Department Manager, Bakery

Department Manager, Bakery page is loaded## Department Manager, Bakerylocations: Prince Albert SKtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Yesterdaytime left to apply: End Date: January 21, 2026 (6 days left to apply)job requisition id: R- With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work.**We are hiring for a Department Manager, Bakery at our location in Prince Albert, SK.****This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.****You will be responsible for:*** 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.**You have:*** 1-3 years of retail experience.* Leadership experience is an asset.* Food Safe Certification.* A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.* Experience and/or knowledge with: + 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.**You are:*** 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.**Here are some of the perks we offer:*** Get paid every Friday* Exclusive team member offers and discounts.* Benefits & pension eligibility.* Wellness and team member assistance program.* Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.* Opportunities to learn and grow.**Join our Team**Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing teamAs a community-focused retailer, we offer great career opportunities in a fast-paced, exciting environment, while providing ongoing training to invest in our team members so they can develop and achieve their goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you.#J-18808-Ljbffr