Assistant Deli Manager

Location:
3 Clearview Market Way, Red Deer, Alberta, T4P 0M9

Inspired by food? Committed to excellent service? So are we.

At Your Independent Grocer, we are Food Lovers We are committed to our Colleagues and Customers and work hard to create a culture that allows us to be our authentic selves while working as a Team. We know that clear communication, collaboration and teamwork is the key to having a successful workplace.

We're looking for talented colleagues who are excited about providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers and delighting them every step of the way

Whether you are just starting your career, re-entering the workforce, or looking for a new job, this is where you belong.
- In this exciting role you will:
- Job duties and responsibilities:
- Provide supervision to department staff to ensure quality customer service
- Maintain department inventory by placing product orders regularly while adhering to departmental budgets
- Train and mentor staff members- Create the weekly department work schedule
- Prepare a wide variety of deli meats, cheeses, party trays, fresh salads, deli sandwiches and hot and cold entrees
- Efficiently stock and display product in a neat and appealing manner to ensure quality and freshness
- Ensure all prepared items are properly labeled, covered and rotated
- Ensure the proper set up of racks, tables, coolers, backroom areas
- Handle customer inquiries, requests and complaints in a prompt, polite and effective manner
- Operate and sanitize all equipment in a safe and proper manner
- Comply with the Company’s established Health and Safety and Food Safety policies and ensure that staff members are also adhering to these policies
- Responsible for ensuring accuracy of store signage with regards to pricing
- Liaise with the store manager, department heads and deli staff to address any concerns, discuss upcoming ads or promotions, cross merchandising, etc.
- Skills and qualifications:
- Previous retail management experience, preferably in Deli / Grocery, or in restaurant or hospitality would also be considered
- Able to lead a team in an enthusiastic and positive manner
- Superb customer service skills with a desire to provide a great shopping experience for customers
- Exceptional leadership and organizational skills
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- Knowledge of health and safety legislation, policies and practices
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment under pressure
- Able to maintain a professional demeanor under stressful situations
- Experience in effective merchandising that drives sales
- Have experience ordering and maintaining department stock
- Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evenings, weekends and stat holidays
- Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities- Ability to perform physically demanding, repetitive physical tasks for extended periods of time
- Job requires manual dexterity, attention to detail, hand-eye co-ordination
- Walking and standing for extended periods including bending, twisting, crouching and kneeling at times
- Cold environment, which can be noisy with some strong odors

Why us?

At Your Independent Grocer, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers.

Employment Type:
Full time

Type of Role:
Regular

Your Independent Grocer recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process and when hired.

Please Note:
Why us?

At Your Independent Grocer, we respect the environment, source products with integrity and make a positive difference in the community. Our CORE Values - Care, Ownership, Respect and Excellence - guide all our decision-making and come to life through our Blue Culture. We offer our colleagues progressive careers, comprehensive training, flexibility, and other competitive benefits - these are some of the many reasons why we are one of Canada’s Top Employers.

Employment Type:
Full time

Type of Role:
Regular

Your Independent Grocer recognizes Canada's diversity as a source of national pride and strength. We have made it a priority to reflect our nation’s evolving diversity in the products we sell, the people we hire, and the culture we create in our organization. Accommodation is available upon request for applicants with disabilities in the recruitment and assessment process an