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Sobeys Deli - Manager Deli in Ste Rose du Lac, Manitoba
What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised/affiliate store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise stores operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. You may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.
Please note that this career opportunity is for a role at an independently owned and operated franchised/affiliate store location.
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The Deli Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. The Manager will lead and manage staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies and Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Manager will also manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising. The Manager will coach, motivate 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 have an impact:
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 Conditions 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 bring to the table:
Above average communication skills (oral and written)
Full knowledge of department operations and skills
Proficient in use of Microsoft office suite
Full knowledge of total store operations and skills
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
Full knowledge of department operations and skills
Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite
Our affiliate and franchise stores offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role, location and store ownership. To learn more about this opportunity—including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required —please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
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We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams.
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.
Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.
Job Details
Job Family Store Operations
Job Function Store Operations - Deli and HMR
Pay Type Salary
Education Level High School
Travel Required No