Produce Manager - Kitsilano

Choices Market; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 27,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Store discount

Vision care

Job summary

Choices Market in Kitsilano is seeking a dedicated Produce Manager to lead the department with a hands-on, customer-focused approach.

You will oversee merchandising, stock ordering, inventory, and vendor relationships, while ensuring safe, clean work areas and compliance with OHS guidelines. The role includes daytime shifts and one weekend day, with a starting wage of CAD 24.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Retail produce experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand all day.
• Strong written and verbal communication.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team on the floor and in the department.
• Oversee merchandising, ordering, inventory, and cleaning.

Skills

Team leadership

Retail produce

Customer service

Stock management

Merchandising

Tools

Outlook

Excel

Job description

Choices Market in Kitsilano is a friendly, neighborhood grocery store with a loyal customer base and a proud tradition of local community involvement.

We currently have an opening for a dedicated, enthusiastic Produce Manager who will:

• lead a team of employees with a hands-on, collaborative style;
• visibly enjoy working on the retail floor, and interacting with customers;
• demonstrate a strong drive to succeed and a superb work ethic;
• oversee the operations of the department, including merchandising, workflow, ordering, cleaning and inventory management; and
• effectively manage relationships with our vendors and suppliers.

The ideal person will:

• be passionate about selling produce, and take pride in the wonderful array of high quality fruits and vegetables that Choices has to offer its customers;
• be personable, positive and outgoing;
• be service-oriented, and interested in both understanding and meeting customers’ needs;
• have retail produce experience, and be able to merchandise, order and manage stock;
• understand retail metrics, and be able to grow sales and profits;
• have good writing skills, and be proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel;
• adhere to OHS guidelines and maintain clean, safe work areas; and
• be comfortable working in a physically demanding job, be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stand all day.

The majority of the shifts for this position are in the daytime, but the ability and willingness to work one weekend day and one closing shift are required.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care

Work Location: In person
Starting Wage: $24.00/hour