Front End Manager - Bedford

Pete's Frootique; Bedford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known food retailer located in Bedford, Nova Scotia is seeking a passionate manager to lead a strong team focused on coaching and exemplary customer service. The role demands retail management experience, effective communication, and the ability to manage large teams. Responsibilities include maintaining high productivity, providing feedback, and ensuring inventory management. This position requires a flexible schedule and involves heavy lifting. Join a vibrant workplace where quality and creativity count.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years retail management/supervisory experience.
• Experience managing large groups of employees (30+).
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management.
• Proven troubleshooting skills.
• Good communication and motivational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong team focused on coaching and training.
• Maintain high employee morale and cooperation.
• Provide performance feedback as per company standards.
• Troubleshoot front-end transactions and systems.
• Ensure productivity within budgeted labour ratios.

Skills

Coaching

Customer Service

Problem Solving

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Are you looking for a fantastic Management position where creativity, quality and care really count? Join our team of passionate performers at Pete's Fine Foods!

Duties

• Develop a strong team with a focus on coaching, training and customer service
• Maintain high standards of employee morale and promote an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork
• Openly and honestly provide performance feedback to cash personnel as per the company standard procedures
• Troubleshooting/reconciliation of front end transactions and systems
• Maintain labour ratios within budget by ensuring a high level of productivity of all staff and adjust scheduling to project business volumes
• Take a creative and entrepreneurial approach to work- generate ideas, take ownership and gain understanding of how business works
• To provide advice on product selection, quality and preparation
• To be a role model in "living the culture" of Pete's Fine Foods

Qualifications

• 3-5 years retail management/supervisory experience
• Experience managing large groups of employees (30 people or more)
• An in-depth knowledge of inventory management and complex front end systems
• Proven problem solving and troubleshooting skills
• Good communication and motivational skills
• Highly organized
• Experience with employee scheduling
• Proven excellence in Customer Service skills
• Prior food handling experience an asset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Intermediate math
• Tech savvy, including front end systems and Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel
• Reliable
• Team player
• Flexible Schedule - Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends
• Frequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) is required