Assistant Department Manager, Produce

Job summary

The Assistant Department Manager will lead and coach the produce team to ensure excellent customer service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing team performance, developing business strategies, and maintaining accurate stock levels.

Job details

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®. We are hiring for an Assistant Department Manager, Produce at our location in Fort St. James, BC. The successful candidate must have open availability and be available for 40 hours per week. You will be responsible for: Assisting with leading a team, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource to team members. Fostering a positive environment that is focused on Always Customer First service. Engaging and retaining team members through training and development, performance management, rewards/recognition and the identification and development of future leaders. Communicating important messages with the team. Using knowledge of the community, competitive environment, and industry to develop entrepreneurial strategies to grow the business. Taking count of the correct amount of stock. You have: Previous retail or customer service experience (considered an asset). Food Safe Certification. A passion for great food and providing outstanding customer service. A strong work ethic and “let’s get it done” attitude. Integrity, enthusiasm, and willingness to Go the Extra Mile. Here are some of the perks we offer: Get paid every Friday! Exclusive team member offers and discounts. Benefits & pension eligibility. Wellness and team member assistance program. Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities. Opportunities to learn and grow. Compensation Details: $19.25 - $22.60 The compensation offered for this position will take into consideration location, education, skills, experience, and other factors. Join our Team! Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!

What you’ll do

The Assistant Department Manager will lead and coach the produce team to ensure excellent customer service and operational efficiency. Responsibilities include managing team performance, developing business strategies, and maintaining accurate stock levels.

Requirements

Candidates should have a strong work ethic and a passion for customer service, with previous retail experience considered an asset. A Food Safe Certification is required for this role.

Benefits

• Paid weekly • Team member discounts • Benefits eligibility • Pension eligibility • Wellness program • Team member assistance program • Educational reimbursement • Scholarship opportunities • Career development opportunities

Listed skills

• Customer service · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Coaching · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Retail operations · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team leadership
• Coaching
• Mentoring
• Customer service
• Performance management
• Inventory management
• Strategic planning
• Communication
• Food safety
• Retail operations
• Performance Management
• Training And Development
• Strong Work Ethic
• Innovation
• Enthusiasm
• Customer Service
• Energetic
• Competitive Environment

Job areas

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Food & Beverage
• Assistant Produce Department Manager
• Retail Store Manager
• Shop Supervisors
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers