Bistro Team Leader

***The successful candidate will be scheduled 32 - 40 hours per week, and must be available to work AM/PM, weekdays and weekends anywhere from 6am to 7pm.***Regular Store HoursMon – Sat 8:00am – 7:00pmSun 9:00am – 7:00pmBISTRO Team Leader (FOOD SERVICEs) In our Bistro, we are passionately creating delicious food made with carefully chosen organic, local sustainable ingredients: fresh produce, ethically raised and grass-fed meat and dairy, and products without additives or preservatives. Our customers love our fresh juices and smoothies, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, salads, hearty soups, entrées, and an array of baked goods. And, of course, we offer tasty options for a variety of food preferences including vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and paleo diets.The Bistro Team Leader is responsible for helping lead the team through living and promoting our five Core Values as well as maintaining the day-to-day operations within the department. The Bistro Supervisor is responsible for delegating tasks, ensuring outstanding customer service, exceptional product quality and a positive team environment. PERKS:Competitive wages starting at $19.50 - 22.50/hr, experience dependentUp to 25% store discountEducation allowance Free swag (products, food, clothing + more)Share in some laughs, air high-fives, and fun each dayWHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:A passion for organic food and natural medicine and love of the retail and grocery industryStrong, effective leadership abilitiesExcellent communication skillsOutstanding interpersonal and customer service skills and the ability to set the standards for customer service in the Bistro departmentStrong problem solving, and decision-making skillsAn eye for merchandising and the ability to assist in managing inventoryHigh energy with the ability to work in a fast-paced environmentAbility and desire to lead by example and create a positive, supportive working environmentDesire to support the Bistro Manager by actively working to meet standards of operationsDesire to motivate and train team membersMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a supervisor rolePrevious food service or restaurant experience considered a strong assetFood Safe CertifiedStrong organizational skills Strong work ethicInterpersonal skills Effective communicatorAbility to work under time constraintsAble to delegate and direct the work of othersKnowledge of the retail environmentsAbility to work as part of a teamWHAT YOU’LL BE DOING:Maintains a strong working relationship with the Bistro Manager, ensuring effective communication throughout the day on department priorities.Set priorities and the pace for the day for the rest of the teamCoaches team members and helps drives selling and promotion within the department throughout the dayTrain and promote the standard of Customer Service expected by all bistro employeesAssists with creating task lists with the Bistro ManagerFacilitates production of in-store prepared itemsEnsures all staff are up to date with products and ingredients trainingsEnsures all department checklists are completedFollows up with staff regarding daily production tasksAssists in training of new team membersProvides regular coaching and guidance for bistro employeesAdopts and encourages a positive environmentAssists with recording and monitor spillage, sending spillage reports on a weekly basis, as needOther duties may be assigned, as neededPut your passion into work that matters with a growing, BC-based company committed to be a better company for our customers, our employees, and the planet. We’ll surround you with a great team and a supportive learning environment where you can grow and thrive.Nature's Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.