supermarket manager

Sobeys; Stratford; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading grocery retailer is seeking a Grocery Manager in Stratford, ON. You will coach and develop staff, ensure customer satisfaction, and manage departmental operations within budgetary constraints. This full-time position offers a salary between $20.00 and $77.00 per hour, starting as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience; grocery experience preferred.
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports.
• Good understanding of store operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead department staff and promote an engaging work culture.
• Ensure superior customer service and product presentation.
• Manage department budget and achieve financial targets.

Skills

Retail store experience

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Grocery Manager (Full Time - Contract)

Title posted on CareerBeacon.

Employer: Sobeys

Job Details

Ready to make an impact? The Grocery Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• People Leadership – Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food; demonstrate outstanding leadership, manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation; manage store operations and communicate requirements/ changes to department employees as required.
• Customer Offering – Create a shopping experience that engages customers, provide superior customer service to meet customer needs, demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards.
• Policy / Regulatory Adherence – Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by employees; ensure that Occupational Health & Safety, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained; maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant company programs and attend training as required.
• Financial – Manage the department budget, ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control.
• Personal / Professional Development – Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required; keep abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and make recommendations on internal pricing, promotions, and product policies.
• Employee Engagement – Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement, initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities.
• Other Duties – Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs, provide feedback for continuous improvement, maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements; other duties as required.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience; grocery experience preferred.
• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required.
• Full knowledge of total store and department operations.
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports and developing and adhering to budgets.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Above average communication skills (oral and written).
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced environment.

Location & Compensation

• Stratford, ON (On site)
• Hourly rate: $20.00 to $77.00
• Permanent employment, full time
• Starts as soon as possible.

Advertised until 2025-11-20

This posting is available until the advertised date.