Produce Manager (Temp) - Kerrisdale

Choices Market Ltd; Vancouver; On-site; CAD 28,930,000 - 38,573,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental care

Extended health care

Paid time off

Store discount

Vision care

Job summary

Choices Market Ltd in Parksville seeks a Temporary Produce Manager for a three month term to lead the produce team on the shop floor, manage merchandising and stock, and ensure top‑quality produce for customers.

The role emphasizes service, teamwork, and profitability, with day shifts and some closing shifts. Proficiency in Outlook and Excel is preferred, and candidates should be able to lift up to 50 lbs and stay active throughout the day.

Qualifications

• Retail produce experience required.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand all day.
• Customer-focused and service-oriented.
• Proficient in Microsoft Outlook and Excel.
• Willingness to work daytime shifts with occasional evenings.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team with a hands-on, collaborative approach.
• Oversee department operations: merchandising, workflow, ordering, cleaning, inventory.
• Interact with customers on the retail floor and build relationships with vendors.
• Drive sales and ensure high standards of freshness and quality.
• Maintain safe, compliant work areas per OHS guidelines.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Retail produce experience

Stock management

Sales growth mindset

Tools

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

Job description

Choices Market in Parksville 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 Temporary Produce Manager for a three month term with the potential to continue with the team in other areas. This team member 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 a closing shift once or twice per week is also required.

Job Type: Full-time
Wage: $24.00/hour

Benefits:

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

Work Location: In person