Job Description

Buy Low Foods

is currently seeking a

Deli Manager

for our store located in

Clearwater, BC

. This role is

Full-Time

and reports to the Store Manager.

We are looking for a leader who has a strong passion for fresh food and who can efficiently oversee the daily operations of the Deli Department in terms of staffing, sales, customer service, merchandising, and product quality.

Job duties and responsibilities:

Provide supervision to department staff to ensure quality customer service

Maximize sales and gross profit through effective and creative merchandising

Maintain department inventory by placing product orders regularly while adhering to departmental budgets

Recruit, hire, train, and mentor staff members

Create the weekly department work schedule

Prepare a wide variety of deli meats, cheeses, party trays, fresh salads, deli sandwiches and hot and cold entrees

Efficiently stock and display product in a neat and appealing manner to ensure quality and freshness

Ensure all prepared items are properly labeled, covered and rotated

Ensure the proper set up of racks, tables, coolers, backroom areas

Handle customer inquiries, requests and complaints in a prompt, polite and effective manner

Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner

Comply with the Company's established Health and Safety and Food Safety policies and ensure that staff members are also adhering to these policies

Responsible for ensuring accuracy of store signage with regards to pricing

Liaise with the store manager, department heads and deli staff to address any concerns, discuss upcoming ads or promotions, cross merchandising, etc.

Skills and qualifications:

Previous retail management experience, preferably in Deli / Grocery, or in restaurant or hospitality would also be considered

Able to lead a team in an enthusiastic and positive manner

Superb customer service skills with a desire to provide a great shopping experience for customers

Exceptional leadership and organizational skills

Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills

Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and practices

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure

Able to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations

Experience in effective merchandising that drives sales

Have experience ordering and maintaining department stock

Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evenings, weekends and stat holidays

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities

Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time

Job requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination

Walking and standing for extended periods including bending, twisting, crouching and kneeling at times

Cold environment, which can be noisy with some strong odors

Our commitment to you:

Competitive wages with starting rates based on experience

Yearly bonus incentives

Room for advancement - all new opportunities posted internally first

Company matched RRSP Program

. Employee Discount (More Rewards program)

For full time regular positions

:

Comprehensive benefits package including Dental, Extended Health, Vision, Life & Disability insurance

If you feel that you possess the knowledge, skills and abilities mentioned above then we would love to hear from you!

How to apply:

Online

: apply in confidence to the Hiring Team

In person:

drop off an application in store at

#101 365 Murtle Cres. Clearwater, BC

Please attach a cover letter including your wage expectations

We would like to thank everyone for applying, however due to the volume of applications received only those moving forward to the interview process will be contacted.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $21.00 per hour

Additional pay:

Bonus pay
Benefits:

Dental care Disability insurance Employee assistance program Extended health care Life insurance RRSP match Store discount Vision care
Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Evening shift Weekends as needed
Language:

English (preferred)
Work Location: In person