Grocery Store Manager

Food World Plus; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative leadership environment

Job summary

A leading grocery retail company in Peel Region, Mississauga, is seeking a Retail Operations Manager to oversee operations of their large-scale grocery store. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of senior management experience, managing a team exceeding 100 employees, and ensuring operational excellence while maximizing profitability. This role offers a competitive salary with performance-based bonuses and an opportunity to play a key role in enhancing customer service and community impact.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior management experience in a high-volume grocery store.
• Experience managing large-format grocery operations (100,000+ sq. ft. preferred).
• Strong understanding of fresh departments and food safety regulations.
• Proven leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all grocery departments including Produce, Meat, Dairy, and Bakery.
• Lead and manage department managers and a large team (100+ employees).
• Drive sales growth, gross margin, and overall store profitability.
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and compliance with all regulatory standards.

Skills

Grocery retail expertise

Leadership & team building

Operational efficiency

Customer-focused leadership

Financial management

Inventory & shrink control

Excellent communication

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Grocery POS systems

Retail software

Job description

Retail Operations Manager – Grocery Store

Company: Food World Supermarket

Store Size: 176,000 Square Feet Full‑Service Grocery Store

Position Type: Full‑Time

Position Overview

Food World Supermarket is seeking an experienced and dynamic Retail Operations Manager to lead operations for our 176,000 sq. ft. high-volume grocery store. This role is responsible for overseeing all grocery retail functions including fresh departments, center store, front-end operations, inventory control, staffing, and financial performance.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on leader with strong grocery retail experience who can drive operational excellence, maximize profitability, and deliver an outstanding shopping experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of all grocery departments including Produce, Meat, Dairy, Deli, Bakery, Frozen, Dry Grocery, Non‑Food, and Front‑End
• Lead and manage department managers and a large team (100+ employees)
• Drive sales growth, gross margin, and overall store profitability
• Monitor shrink, waste control, and inventory turnover
• Ensure food safety, sanitation, and compliance with all regulatory standards
• Develop staffing plans, scheduling, and labor cost control strategies
• Maintain high merchandising standards and promotional execution
• Analyze sales reports, KPIs, and financial data to improve performance
• Build strong relationships with vendors and negotiate purchasing agreements
• Resolve customer concerns and ensure exceptional customer service standards
• Implement operational improvements to enhance efficiency and productivity

Qualifications

• 5+ years of senior management experience in a high-volume grocery store
• Experience managing large-format grocery operations (100,000+ sq. ft. preferred)
• Strong understanding of fresh departments and food safety regulations
• Proven leadership and team development experience
• Strong financial, budgeting, and inventory management skills
• Experience with grocery POS systems and retail software
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
• Grocery retail expertise
• Leadership & team building
• Operational efficiency
• Inventory & shrink control
• Customer-focused leadership

Why Join Food World Supermarket?

• Lead one of the largest grocery retail operations (176,000 sq. ft.)
• Competitive salary with performance-based bonuses
• Opportunity to shape and influence a growing grocery brand
• Career advancement within a dynamic retail organization
• Collaborative leadership environment
• Make a real impact in delivering quality food and service to the community

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