Four Rivers Co-op is hiring a Full-time Permanent BAKERY/DELI MANAGER at our Grocery Store in Vanderhoof, BC. The food store is open 7 days a week. This position is varying shifts with rotating weekends.

Does leading your team to success and encouraging them to grow within their roles keep you motivated on your own path to success? Do you love being part of a dynamic and fast paced team? Does bringing smiles to the faces of your customers, because of your fantastic service and amazing food, bring purpose to your job?
Then this is the job for you!

What you will do:
Reporting to the Assistant Store Manager you will be responsible for the following:
• Developing a strong workplace culture which demonstrates Four Rivers Co-operative’s values of Service, Integrity, Excellence and Responsibility in everything we do
• Developing and maintaining a team in your department that consistently delivers legendary service to make all guests of our Co-op feel “at home here.”
• Promoting our Co-op brand values: Locally Invested, Community-Minded, and Lifetime Membership Benefits
• Assisting with the development and achievement of operating plans and budgets; analyzing changes that affect the Bakery/Deli Department’s operation and goals, consulting with the Assistant Store Manager and making necessary changes or adjustments to meet or exceed expectations
• Executing and overseeing the efficient purchasing, invoice reconciliation, inventory management and shipping and receiving as well as pricing strategies to achieve optimum sales and margin; maintaining accurate inventory with minimal shrink
• Ensuring established Occupational Health and Safety programs are delivered and adhered to in a consistent manner, ensuring appropriate asset protection
• Scheduling. overseeing and delegating daily workload among staff
• Developing strategies to improve customer service, drive bakery/deli sales and improve profitability
• Managing your team by hiring, training, coaching, performance planning, reviews and conflict resolution
• Attending management and training meetings as required
• Working co-operatively with other departments and suppliers
• Handling and preparing bakery/deli products in accordance with company quality standards and food safety protocols
• Regular heavy lifting of up to 50 lbs required

Who you are:
• Grade 12 Required. Diploma or Undergraduate degree in Business/Marketing/Finance/Logistics or equivalent experience preferred
• Minimum of 5 years leading and managing teams/direct, preferably in a related or service industry
• Experience with planning, budgeting, and operating statements
• Knowledge of Food Store industry and inventory control procedures
• Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and develop a team of people
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands, detail oriented with a commitment to quality
• Strong computer skills and technical knowledge
• Experience in retail in a similar position is considered an asset
• Adaptable, organized, efficient and committed
• Be a team member with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to handle multiple demands
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-oriented and strive to be the best in what you do
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating to deliver solutions that matter most, and you recognize the value that different perspectives bring to meet shared objectives

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. The pay scale for this position is $49,240 to $61,550 per year. Starting pay of applicants will be based off knowledge, skills and experience.

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. We support and provide an environment that allows all to bring their whole selves to work.

Apply online, forward your cover letter and resume by email to recruiting@fourrivers.crs

We thank all candidates for their interest; those selected to continue
in the recruitment process will be contacted.