Meat & Seafood Manager

Sobeys; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer in Calgary is seeking a Meat Manager to lead and develop the meat department team. Responsibilities include coaching staff, managing budgets, and ensuring product presentation aligns with company standards. Ideal candidates should have extensive retail experience, strong leadership skills, and proficiency in communication. This role offers competitive benefits and growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Benefits Package

10% in-store discount

Parental leave top-up

Paid Vacation and Days-off

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, meat experience preferred.
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Create a coaching culture for all store employees.
• Manage store operations and communicate requirements to employees.
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge and customer service.

Skills

Retail store experience

Communication skills

Financial report analysis

Product knowledge

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Overview

The Meat Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model
• Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
• Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as required

Customer Offering

• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales and profit
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standard
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs

Requirements

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, meat experience preferred
• High School Diploma
• Full knowledge of total store and department operations
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Above average communication skills (oral and written)
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment

What We Offer

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance.
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings.
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Parental leave top-up
• Paid Vacation and Days-off

We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.