Assistant Manager Front End - Sobeys, Victoria

Responsibilities

As an Assistant Front End Manager, you will play a crucial role in supporting the Front End Manager to ensure the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. This involves leading, managing, coaching, motivating, and training employees to achieve the highest standards of customer service and operational adherence. Your focus will include:

• Support a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food.
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership, while serving as a role model.
• Assist in managing employees including: selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation.
• Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees.
• 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 growth in 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.
• Monitor the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required.
• Ensure OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist the Department Manager in achieving financial targets and maximizing sales and margins, including forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control.
• Support with managing the department budget.
• Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required.
• Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends.
• Supports an environment of employee engagement.
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements.
• Other duties as required.

Qualifications

To succeed in this Assistant Manager role, candidates should meet the following requirements:

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum of 12 months of retail store experience, in applicable department.
• Exposure to reading and analyzing financial reports, and budgets.
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment.
• Above average skills (both oral and written).
• Good work ethic and ability to multi task.

The Team

Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 employers. Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates across Canada share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. We are a proudly Canadian company, nurturing families and communities through our various banners, including Thrifty Foods, and are committed to excellence and community impact.

Why you'll love it here

Sobeys is committed to supporting its employees with a comprehensive Total Rewards package designed to enhance physical, financial, and emotional well-being. This package goes well beyond your paycheque to offer valuable benefits and opportunities for growth, including:

• Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, as well as life insurance and Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance (eligible after working a set number of hours/days).
• Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program.
• A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings (eligible after working a set number of hours/days).
• A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable.
• Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth.
• Paid Vacation.