Assistant Branch / Store Manager

Assistant Store Manager - Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Position Type: Permanent

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Full-Time

Now Hiring: Assistant Store Managers for Food Basics

At Food Basics, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued. As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving store success, supporting daily operations, and leading a customer-focused team. You’ll contribute to a safe and welcoming environment while gaining valuable leadership experience in a fast-paced retail setting. If you're passionate about people, retail, and making a difference in your community, we’d love to meet you.

Please Note: This role may require occasional travel to various Food Basics store locations across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including but not limited to Etobicoke, North York, Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton. Candidates should be comfortable commuting within these regions as needed to support store operations.

Support the Store Manager in achieving sales, profit, and margin targets, as well as shrink and labor goals.

Hire, train, and mentor a customer-focused team.

Create a positive shopping environment by modeling and promoting excellent customer service.

Maintain the store in compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.

Ensure operations adhere to company policies, government legislation, and collective agreements.

Lead store initiatives that enhance community involvement and the store's reputation as a community supporter.

Monitor local market competition and provide recommendations to address any competitive challenges.

Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and union business representatives.

3–5 years of progressive management experience in retail (grocery experience an asset).

• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong business acumen with excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.
• Proven time management skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

The responsibilities and relationships assigned to this role may change as is necessary to achieve Metro's business objectives.

METRO is committed to providing an inclusive work environment that reflects the communities we serve. The company values, respects and relies on the diversity of backgrounds, experiences, and points of view because it allows us to innovate, make better decisions and better understand our customers.