Produce Assistant Manager

Pete's Frootique; Halifax; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Produce Assistant Manager to lead a dynamic team in providing superior quality products. This role emphasizes creativity, quality, and care, ensuring high standards in customer service and team development. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in produce management, excellent communication skills, and a passion for fostering a supportive work environment. Join a growing organization that values flexibility and encourages personal growth, while making a significant impact on the produce department's success.

Benefits

Dental Insurance

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

Competitive Wages & Incentive Program

Affordable HealthCare Benefits

Generous Employee Discount Program

Paid Training and Development

Flexible Work Environment

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in produce management or supervisory roles.
• In-depth knowledge of inventory management and merchandising.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a strong team focused on customer service.
• Manage inventory control to minimize out-of-stocks and maximize sales.
• Provide performance feedback and maintain employee morale.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Education

3-5 years Produce Management/Supervisory Experience

Tools

Inventory Management Systems

Job description

Dental Insurance, Medical Insurance, Vision

Are you looking for a fantastic management position where creativity, quality and care really count?

We are currently seeking an innovativePRODUCE ASSISTANT MANAGER to lead our team and share our vision of providing superior quality products.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Wages & Incentive Program
• Affordable HealthCare Benefits
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development
• Flexible, Fun, Supportive and Growing work environment

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 produce team members as per the company standard procedures.
• 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.
• Order merchandise and maintain inventory control to minimize out-of-stocks and over-stocks, ensure freshness and product quality and maximize sales and turnover.
• Help manage the produce department for maximum profit.
• Help manage the produce department according to Pete's Core Values.
• To provide advice on product selection, quality and preparation.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years Produce Management/Supervisory
• An in-depth knowledge of inventory management and merchandising
• Good communication and motivational skills
• Highly organized
• Provenexcellence in Customer Service skills
• Produceknowledge required
• Prior food handling experience an asset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic math
• Reliable
• Team player
• Flexible Schedule - Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends
• Frequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) is required