Department Manager, Meat

QUALITY FOODS•Victoria, BC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Here is an opportunity to join the management team at Quality Foods, a growing Vancouver Island company. We are looking for a Department Manager, Meat with experience to work with our team in our Westshore store in Victoria, BC! Management experience is a plus. Top benefit package available after wait period, advancement opportunities, pension plan, grocery rebate, weekly paydays and much more.

Requirements

1-3 years of retail experience.
Food Safe Certification.
Achieving sales targets and profitability.
Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales.
Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring).
Employee Relations and knowledge of the collective agreement (if applicable).
Scheduling.
Proficiency with computer applications.
A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and awareness.
Self-aware, empathetic, and possess a high level of Emotional Intelligence (EQ).
An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills.
Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals.
Committed to maintaining department standards with a strong attention to detail and accuracy, ensuring operational excellence.
Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Nice To Haves

Management experience is a plus.
Leadership experience is an asset.
A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.

Responsibilities

Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.
Ensuring the department executes and achieves operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.
Engaging and retaining team members through training, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.
Supporting with team member related initiatives (e.g. performance management, administration of collective agreement terms (if applicable), and conflict resolution).
Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.
Supporting the management team in reviewing and analyzing income statements and identifying opportunities to improve performance within the department.
Reviewing and interpreting department financial reports and presenting KPIs to the management team.
Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.
Assisting the management team with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.
Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.
Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.