Job Description

Overview
To be responsible for the effective operation of the Bakery Department by maximizing sales and gross profit, ensuring sales goals and budgets are met.
passion & commitment to customer service is a key driver for our Company
Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring exceptional customer service is provided in a courteous manner to maintain our reputation for friendly, effective, and personalized experience

• To oversee the effective ordering, production, merchandising of all bakery products and ensure attractive displays to maintain and increase sales;
• To plan daily production sheets to ensure variety in bakery products, and effectively prioritize and organize all production and department functions;
• To effectively control inventory through pricing and signage of bakery products to achieve company goals and budget so as to maximize sales and profits;
• To schedule, direct, supervise and discipline department staff and train all new employees;
• To be responsible for the opening and/or closing functions of the department;
• To ensure the maintenance of equipment and the safety and sanitation of the production and back room areas, as per Company Policy;
• To respond to any customer inquiries, requests, and complaints, ensuring courteous customer relations at all times;
• To perform other duties, as required.

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess:

• Exceptional customer service skills
• The ideal candidate must possess a minimum of 5 years experience as a qualified baker/decorator, preferably in a retail environment;

• Previous managerial experience and knowledge of production schedules is a definite asset;

• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evening, nights, and weekends;

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment;

• Must possess excellent organization, communication and interpersonal skills.

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At Fortinos, we attribute our success to preserving our core values: super fresh foods, wellxe2x80x90trained staff, store cleanliness and above all, superior, friendly customer service. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.
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NOTE: The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (Franchisee) which is licensed to use the FORTINOS trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.