Department Manager in Training

Freson Market Ltd/Freson Bros.; Stony Plain; On-site; CAD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Freson Bros. in Alberta is hiring a Full-Time Department Manager in Training with a wage range of $45,000 - $60,000. You will lead the department team, manage inventory, and schedule staff to meet customer needs.

Responsibilities include recruiting support, training and development, resolving customer concerns, and upholding company standards while promoting the Freson Bros. brand. The role requires strong communication and a passion for team development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of progressive food service or retail management experience.
• Proven ability to meet financial objectives in retail or food service.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work peak hours, weekends, and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead Department Team in merchandising items for weekly, promotional, and seasonal displays.
• Manage inventory through weekly ordering, record & invoice maintenance, and quarterly counts.
• Schedule Department Team Members to meet production and customer needs.
• Ensure company standards and department programs are followed.
• Assist Store Manager with recruiting while maintaining a high-performing team.
• Train, develop, and motivate Department Team Members.
• Resolve customer and department concerns and provide a positive experience.
• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area.
• Champion the Freson Bros brand by modeling Drive, Integrity, and Growth.
• Provide an exceptional customer experience.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Team development

Conflict resolution

Google Workspace

Tools

Google Workspace

Job description

We are hiring for a Full-Time Department Manager in Training with a wage range of $45,000 - $60,000 in Alberta.

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Lead Department Team in merchandising items for weekly, promotional, and seasonal displays

• Inventory Management through weekly ordering, record & invoice maintenance, and leading quarterly inventory counts

• Schedule Department Team Members to ensure that production and customer needs are met

• Ensure company standards are met and department programs are followed

• Assist the Store Manager with recruiting while maintaining a high-performance work team

• Train, develop, and motivate Department Team Members

• Resolve customer and department concerns and complaints, and provide a positive customer experience

• Maintain a clean and sanitized work area

• Champion the Freson Bros. brand and culture by modeling our qualities of Drive, Integrity, and Growth

• Providing an exceptional customer experience

What you Bring:

• 2 years minimum of progressive food service or retail management experience

• A history of meeting financial objectives and targets in a retail or food service environment

• Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

• Strong Google Suite skills and the ability to quickly learn new computer programs

• Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills

• A passion for leading and developing others

• Effective critical thinking and conflict resolution skills

• Comfortable working during peak food-retail hours (i.e. early mornings, evenings, daytime, weekends, and holidays)

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs

Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.

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