Assistant Grocery Department Head – (NOC 62010)

Assistant Grocery Department Head – (NOC 62010)

Start Date: ASAP

Type of Position: Full time, Permanent

Positions Available: 1

Salary: $23 to $26 / hour (To be negotiated)

Employment Conditions: Early morning, Evening, Day, Shift, Weekend, Statutory holidays, Flexible hours

On site: Work must be completed at the physical location. There is no option to work remotely

• 10 days vacation
• Extended health care plan
• Group life Insurance and accidental death & dismemberment plan
• Discretionary bonus
• Round-trip transportation costs to the place of employment at the beginning and the end of the contract

The Role: Reporting to the Grocery Department Head, the Assistant Grocery Department Head provides support in the department’s daily operation and to ensure that it is functioning under good conditions.

Minimum Requirements

Education:

• Completion of high school degree

Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in supermarket/food production retail chain store operations
• 1+ year of supervisory experience in supermarket/food production retail chain store

Ability to Supervise:

• 25-30 people, Staff in various areas of responsibility

Personal Suitability:

• Client focus, Efficient interpersonal skills, Flexibility, Organized, Reliability, Team player, Dependability, Initiative, Judgement

Computer and technology knowledge:

• MS Office

Work Conditions and Physical Capabilities:

• Fast-paced environment, Work under pressure, Tight deadlines, Attention to detail, Walking, Standing for extended periods

Specific Skills:

• Assign duties to sales staff and other workers in the grocery department
• Supervise and co-ordinate activities of workers in the grocery department
• Manage and supervise staff performance
• Provide coaching, on-the-job training, shadowing, guidance and supervision to department staff; promote teamwork and create an inclusive working environment
• Establish work schedules
• Manage day-to-day business operations of the grocery department, including managing merchandise, placing orders, and planning promotional activities
• Prepare reports on sales volumes, merchandising and personnel matters
• Resolve problems such as customer complaints and supply shortages
• Organize and manage inventory in both the display and walk-in coolers
• Conduct quality control during the receipt of inventory
• Oversee product quality, freshness and ensure “First-In, First-Out” (FIFO) is strictly practiced
• Collect and analyze market information, and design response measures
• Maximize customer satisfaction and build rapport with customers
• Sell merchandise on occasion
• Lead by example by performing all hands-on duties required in the grocery department

If you are interested in the Assistant Grocery Department Head position and would like to join and grow with T&T Supermarket Inc., please send your Resume in confidence to jobs_er@tntsupermarket.com.

We thank all applicants; however, only those shortlisted will be contacted for an interview. Thank you.

About T&T Supermarket Inc.

Established in 1993 with Head Office located in Richmond B.C., T&T Supermarket Inc. (www.tnt-supermarket.com) is a unique place to work, bringing together dynamic people with diverse backgrounds, experience, and talent. Our mission is to enrich the lifestyle of our customers by providing fresh foods and introducing the diversity of Asian food culture.