Assistant Meat Department Manager

Job Responsibility: We're looking for talented, passionate leaders with a proven record of delighting customers and growing sales. In this exciting role you will:

• Lead, coach and motivate colleagues to improve productivity, engagement and retention
• Be committed to maintaining merchandising and operational standards
• Be accountable for departmental financial objectives
• Be constantly on the lookout for great talent to join our team

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensuring exceptional customer service is provided in a courteous manner to maintain our reputation for friendly, effective, and personalized experience.

• To cut meat and ensure production is moved efficiently from the receiver to the meat cutter and then to the wrapper;
• To respond immediately to any customer inquiries, requests and complaints, ensuring courteous customer relations at all times;
• To be responsible for and to maintain the condition of all fresh counters, freezers and coolers in the Department;
• To direct and supervise staff in the absence of the Meat Manager and train all new hires;
• To ensure the safety and sanitation of the Meat department at all times;
• To assist with Meat department scheduling ensuring the strict control of costs;
• To be responsible for placing product orders as required;
• To perform other duties as assigned.

The Ideal Candidate Would Possess:

• Exceptional customer service skills

• Flexibility to work a variety of hours which include days, evenings, night shifts, and weekends;
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment;
• Accept responsibility for fresh meat production;
• Three to five years' experience in the retail meat industry;
• Prior management experience a definite asset;
• Grade 12 Diploma with a Meat Cutter Apprenticeship Certificate;
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

If you want to join a fast-paced winning team and believe you can have an immediate impact, then we want to hear from you! At Loblaw, we seek great people to continually strengthen our culture. We believe great people model our values, are authentic, build trust and make connections. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

How You'll Succeed : At Fortinos, we attribute our success to preserving our core values: super fresh foods, well-trained staff, store cleanliness and above all, superior, friendly customer service. If that sounds like you, and you are open-minded, responsive to change and up to the challenges provided in a fast-paced retail environment, apply today.

We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you are contacted by us regarding a job opportunity or interview, please advise if you require accommodation. NOTE : The Employer noted in this posting is an independently owned corporation (“Franchisee”) which is licensed to use the “FORTINOS” trademark(s) by Loblaws Inc. Applicants hired by a franchisee will be employees of the franchisee. No employment or similar relationship will be created between the applicant and Loblaws Inc. or its affiliates.