Grocery Store Manager

FRESHBURG CORP.; Belleville; On-site; CAD 52,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery store chain seeks a Grocery Department Manager to lead daily operations and staff performance. This critical role requires strong leadership, inventory management skills, and proficiency in English and Russian. Join Freshburg Corp to contribute to a dynamic team dedicated to providing budget-friendly groceries and exceptional service.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of grocery management experience required.
• Ability to motivate and develop staff is essential.
• Proficiency in English and Russian needed for effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead grocery department operations including hiring and performance management.
• Oversee daily activities such as ordering and inventory control.
• Ensure department cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Time-management

Problem-solving

Customer service

Education

College diploma in a related field

Tools

POS systems

Ordering platforms

Reporting tools

Job description

• Lead all aspects of the grocery department, including hiring, training, coaching, scheduling, and performance management of staff.
• Oversee daily operations such as ordering, stocking, merchandising, pricing, product rotation, and inventory control.
• Ensure the department is clean, organized, and customer-ready at all times.
• Build and maintain product displays that align with marketing goals and seasonal trends.
• Enforce adherence to company policies, health and safety protocols, sanitation requirements, and government regulations.
• Monitor and improve department financial performance, including inventory accuracy and gross profit margins.
• Collaborate with the Store Director on strategic planning, budgeting, and goal setting.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support store operations.
• Directly supervise a team of grocery staff, including supervisors, stockers, and merchandising personnel.

Qualifications :

• College diploma, or equivalent experience, in a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of grocery management experience, including experience with ordering, merchandising, inventory, and regulatory compliance.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop staff.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Comfortable using POS systems, ordering platforms, and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with grocery retail operating principles and performance metrics.
• Understanding of budgeting, gross margin, shrink control, and inventory systems.
• Ability to meet physical demands, including the ability to lift items and remain on your feet for extended periods as needed.
• Available to work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday.

Language Requirements :

• Proficiency in English is required for effective communication with customers, staff, and for completion of daily administrative tasks and regulatory documentation.
• Proficiency in Russian is also required, as the role involves regular communication with Russian-speaking partners, suppliers, and team members.

Workplace Culture & Values :

At Freshburg, we value honesty, integrity, and putting people first—whether customers or employees. We cultivate a supportive, respectful, and inclusive work environment where collaboration, initiative, and continuous improvement are highly valued. We encourage all team members to lead with integrity, innovate boldly, and contribute meaningfully to the local community.

This role is subject to change as the company grows and evolves, in alignment with business needs and objectives.

Job Types : Full-time, Permanent

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Pay : $52,000.00-$56,000.00 per year

Company Description

Join the dynamic team at Freshburg Corp, a European-based chain of budget grocery stores committed to delivering affordable products worldwide. We invite you to bring your expertise to our Canadian branch and contribute to our growth.

Our success is built on a simple yet powerful mission : to provide highly discounted groceries to our customers while building strong relationships with our suppliers.

Company Description

Join the dynamic team at Freshburg Corp, a European-based chain of budget grocery stores committed to delivering affordable products worldwide. We invite you to bring your expertise to our Canadian branch and contribute to our growth.
Our success is built on a simple yet powerful mission : to provide highly discounted groceries to our customers while building strong relationships with our suppliers.