Department Manager, Restaurant

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 aDepartment Manager, Restaurantat ourWoodgroveSave-On-Foods location in Nanaimo, BC.

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.   
• Delivering operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising. 
• Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning.  
• Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals.  
• Reviewing and analyzing financial reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance, and presenting KPIs to the management team. 
• Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.   
• Supporting 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).   
  • Workforce planning and scheduling considerations.
  • Health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices. 
• Proficiency with computer applications.   

You are:

• A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and emotional intelligence.  
• 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.  
• Detail-oriented and committed to high standards, consistently upholding department expectations and supporting operational excellence. 
• Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.    

Here are some of the perks we offer:

• Eligible to participate in the Retail Management Incentive Plan.
• 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.

Compensation Details:

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 team!