Meat Assistant Department Manager - Full Time

Longo's; Kingston; On-site; CAD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Meat Assistant Department Manager to join their dynamic team. In this full-time role, you will assist in daily operations, mentor team members, and uphold high standards of customer service and product quality. If you have a passion for food and a knack for leading in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity offers a pathway to advance your career within a supportive and collaborative culture. Join a team that values its members and fosters growth while enjoying competitive wages and flexible benefits.

Benefits

Competitive Wages

Flexible Benefits

Career Advancement Opportunities

Team-Oriented Culture

Recognition and Rewards

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in a meat department with product knowledge.
• Strong customer service and leadership skills required.

Responsibilities

• Motivate and mentor team members to ensure productivity.
• Manage inventory and provide exceptional customer service.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Leadership

Creativity Skills

Effective Communication

Problem-Solving

Tools

Computer Skills

Job description

Meat Assistant Department Manager - Full Time

We are looking for a Meat Assistant Department Manager - Full Time who is passionate about food and enjoys working in a fast-paced, team environment!

Are you ready to take your career to the next level? If so, come join our growing team!

This is your opportunity to advance your career in a leadership role. As the Assistant Meat Department Manager, you will assist the Meat Manager to ensure that the department is prepared for daily operations.

What you’ll do:

1. Motivate and mentor Team Members
2. Provide support with regular team meetings
3. Coach and train Team Members to maintain the highest level of productivity
4. Handle Team Member and customer issues
5. Uphold company policies and procedures including health & safety, food safety and loss prevention
6. Merchandise, manage inventory and schedule to meet financial objectives
7. Provide exceptional customer service to all Team Members, Customers and Vendors

What we are looking for:

1. Minimum of 1-year experience in a meat department with a solid understanding of product knowledge
2. Previous experience with cutting meat
3. Knowledge of raw materials, product processes and quality control costs
4. Strong customer service skills and the ability to build relationships with Team Members and Customers
5. Ability to lead, coach, motivate and work in a fast-paced environment
6. Strong computer skills and ability to quickly learn new systems
7. Ownership to resolve issues with a sense of urgency
8. Effective communication and listening skills
9. Strong creativity skills and ability to create eye-catching displays
10. Ability to role model and inspire behaviour consistent with our values
11. Work is performed in a store retail environment
12. Must be available to work days, evenings and weekends
13. Travel is required to support off-site events

Why join our team?

1. Competitive wages and flexible benefits
2. Opportunity to advance your career
3. A team that cares and treats you like family
4. Culture of teamwork and collaboration
5. Celebrates and rewards our Team Members

Longo’s is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and, upon request, will work with qualified job applicants to provide suitable accommodation in a manner that takes into account the applicant’s accessibility needs due to disability.

Note: A qualified job applicant with a disability is one who possesses the required skills, education, experience and training and who can, with reasonable accommodation, perform the essential functions of the position applied for.

If you require accommodation, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at:

Telephone: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Mail: 8800 Huntington Road, Vaughan, ON, L4H 3M6