Job Description

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Requisition ID: 187704
Career Group: Store Management
Job Category: Retail - Bakery
Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%
Job Type: Full-TimeCountry: Canada (CA)
Province: British Columbia
City: Saltspring Island
Location: 9459 Saltspring Island Thrifty
Postal Code: V8K 2S5Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada's top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact.Looking for an exciting and fulfilling place to work? You've come to the right place!We love working with ambitious people who love food as much as we do. Whether it's your first job or you're ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life.Launched in 2010, FreshCo's commitment to delivering top quality products with lower prices and superior service to customers makes FreshCo stores a great place to work. Today, FreshCo and its franchise partners proudly operate 142 stores across Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia.Ready to Make an impact?The Bakery Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. The Manager will lead, manage, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies, Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Manager will also manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising. The Department Manager will coach and develop their team to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.Here's where you'll be focusing:People Leadership

• Create a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership, while serving as a role model
• Manage direct reports including: selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
• Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees
• Manage store operations as required

Customer Offering

• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards
• Execute winning as required

Policy/ Regulatory Adherence

• Lead the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure the department and employees comply and use them effectively, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required.
• Responsible for ensuring that OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained

Financial

• Directly responsible to ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control.
• Manage the department budget

Personal/ Professional Development

• Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required
• Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes 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

What you have to offer:

• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Full knowledge of department operations and skills
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite Full knowledge of total store operations and skills
• High School Diploma
• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, particularly in the specific department
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets

FreshCo. and its franchise partners offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role, location, and store ownership. Some websites share job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by the store owner/operator. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

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