Produce Supervisor

The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer; Victoria; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A family-owned grocery store in Victoria is seeking a passionate Produce Supervisor to oversee daily operations and manage the produce department. The ideal candidate will have retail supervisory experience and a strong commitment to customer service. Responsibilities include team training, inventory management, and maintaining product quality. This role offers competitive wages within a collaborative team culture.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Culture of teamwork

Continuous learning opportunities

Qualifications

• At least one year of retail supervisory experience in a grocery or produce environment.
• A passion for providing superior customer service.
• The physical ability to stand for long periods and lift 25-50lbs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing, motivating, training, and developing staff.
• Merchandise produce to maximize sales.
• Manage inventory levels to limit product loss.

Skills

Customer service

Team motivation

Retail supervisory experience

Produce knowledge

Job description

Overview

PRODUCE SUPERVISOR

Location: McKenzie Corner, 1286 McKenzie Ave, Victoria, BC V8P 5P2

We are currently seeking two Full Time Produce Supervisors to join our growing team. The ideal candidate will have passion and knowledge for all things produce and will assist the Produce Management Team Managers in overseeing the daily department operations, including delegating tasks, training and developing employees, providing exemplary customer service, upholding store policies, and ensuring the proper rotation and display of product to meet our high standards for freshness and quality.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing, motivating, training, and developing staff according to company policies and procedures.
• Merchandise produce so that it is organized and visually appealing to maximize sales and uphold overall store appearance.
• Control product rotation with produce floor stock, manage floor displays to ensure limited product loss, execute in store specials when necessary.
• Manage inventory levels to limit product loss.
• Provide exceptional customer service in all situations, including returns and complaints.
• Maintain store and display signage to set standards.
• Monitor sales floor for loss-prevention and store security purposes.
• Be a role model and inspire behaviour consistent with our values.
• Provide exceptional customer service to all Team Members, customers, and vendors.

About Us

The Root Cellar Village Green Grocer is your fresh & innovative destination market for extraordinary food experiences. Growing up in British Columbia, the family Root Cellar was a place in our homes where we could always find good quality, garden-grown, fresh & preserved foods. Our family-owned market operates with a local focus, always buying from as close to home as possible to provide the communities of Victoria with the same.

We are more than your average grocery store, and it is our aim for our team’s experience here to be anything but average too. We’re a family business, and we’re selective about who joins us. Our bottom line is that we care a lot… about the products we offer, our customers, and our Root Cellar family. You can feel the care put into action when you step through our doors, Team Members and Customers alike.

What You Bring To The Table

• At least one year of retail supervisory experience in a grocery, food specialty or produce environment.
• A passion for providing superior customer service and sharing produce knowledge.
• A positive attitude and the desire to lead and motivate a team.
• The physical ability to stand for long periods of time and lift 25-50lbs repeatedly.
• The ability to multi-task and maintain organization in a fast-paced environment.
• The availability to work a variety of shifts including evenings and at least one weekend day.

The Details

We offer competitive wages, a Culture of Teamwork, Collaboration & Continuous Learning.

Please submit your resume if you want to apply for this career opportunity. We look forward to meeting you!