Assistant Store Manager

The * - **Regal Cat Cafe** * - is * - Calgary's first cat café - , a unique establishment that functions as a coffee shop and a temporary home for adoptable rescue cats from the MEOW Foundation. * - Concept and Mission - Located in the trendy Kensington neighborhood of Calgary, the café allows visitors to enjoy locally roasted coffee, teas, and baked goods while interacting with rescue cats in a separate, specially designed area called the "Kitty Kingdom" - . The primary mission is to support cat welfare and facilitate adoptions, with all proceeds from the café (food, merchandise, and kitty visits) going directly to the * - MEOW Foundation - , a local cat-focused charity with a no-kill mandate - . Since its opening in 2017, the café has helped hundreds of cats find their forever homes. * - The Experience - **Cafe Area**: The café section is separate from the cat room for health and safety reasons and has its own ventilation system, making it suitable for people with cat allergies. Guests can order a variety of drinks and treats, including vegan and gluten-friendly options, and watch the cats through a large glass window. - **Kitty Kingdom**: This is the enclosed space where the cats live and play. It is equipped with cat trees, climbing structures, toys, and quiet nooks. Visitors must book a time slot in advance to enter the Kitty Kingdom, though a few walk-in spots may be available. The fee for a visit helps cover the costs of the cats' care. - **Adoption**: All cats in the Kitty Kingdom are available for adoption. Staff members are available to answer questions and explain the adoption process for those interested in providing a forever home. - **Events and Merchandise**: The café hosts special events like cat yoga and paint nights. It also sells a variety of locally sourced, cat-themed merchandise. - Location and Contact - **Address**: 303 10 St NW, Calgary, AB, Canada. - **Website**: Reservations and more information are available on the Regal Cat Cafe website. **Job Summary** **Responsibilities** - Assist the Store Manager in overseeing daily store operations to ensure efficiency and high standards of customer service. - Supervise and motivate team members, including recruiting, training, and developing staff to achieve sales targets and maintain store standards. - Manage merchandising activities, including pricing, product placement, and inventory control to maximize sales opportunities. - Handle POS transactions, cash handling, and bookkeeping with accuracy and integrity. - Support marketing efforts by executing promotional campaigns and maintaining visual merchandising standards. - Conduct performance evaluations, provide coaching, and facilitate ongoing training & development for team members. - Assist with purchasing decisions, budgeting, and sales management to meet financial objectives. - Ensure compliance with company policies, health & safety regulations, and store procedures. - Engage with customers to resolve issues promptly, ensuring a positive shopping experience that encourages repeat business. - Perform administrative tasks such as scheduling, payroll processing, and maintaining organized records. **Requirements**: - Proven supervisory experience in retail sales or store management. - Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage teams effectively. - Excellent communication skills; bilingual or multilingual abilities are a plus. - Proficiency in POS systems, cash handling, bookkeeping, and basic math skills. - Knowledge of merchandising, pricing strategies, marketing techniques, and sales management. - Experience with recruiting, interviewing, training & development, and performance management. - Organizational skills with attention to detail in inventory control and administrative tasks. - Ability to handle multiple priorities efficiently through time management skills. - Customer service-oriented mindset with professional phone etiquette. - Familiarity with budgeting, payroll processing, purchasing, and store operations is preferred. This position offers an opportunity to grow within a vibrant retail environment while contributing to the success of our store through effective leadership and operational excellence. **Job Types**: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent Pay: $31,674.50-$73,974.95 per year Expected hours: 40 per week **Benefits**: - Casual dress - Dental care - Employee stock purchase plan - Mileage reimbursement - Paid time off - Stock options Work Location: Hybrid remote in Calgary, AB T2N 1V5