Retail Store Manager

Description

• Oversee all aspects of team management, including recruiting, hiring, training, scheduling, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions, when exercising sound judgement and decision-making in alignment with company policies and goals
• Create an inspiring team environment with open communication, high energy and respectful culture
• Driving traffic to the store by leading and initiating community events, branding.
• Lead by example and embody the company's core values
• Provide training to improve the knowledge base and utilize cross-training to maintain productivity when employees are absent
• Establish and achieve the highest standard of store execution
• Offer sufficient resources and autonomy to build trust and ownership
• Focus on delivering TOP of the line customer experience by sharing your passion for food and becoming a product expert
• Maintain and replenish inventory, staying in communication with the distribution center and commercial team regarding store specific needs
• Develop a plan strategically designed to bring in more customers and increase their basket size
• Conduct regular audits to ensure the store is presentable and can function properly
• Make sure all employees adhere to company’s policies and guidelines
• Provides leadership and guidance with Human Resources functions
• Maximize productivity through effective scheduling
• Take full ownership of the store’s Profit and Loss (P&L) performance, including analyzing financial reports, managing expenses, and driving sales to meet or exceed profitability targets
• Execute other related duties as assigned

• Physically able to exert up to 50 pounds of force
• Occasional exposure to extreme temperatures – walk-in freezers
• Stand/walk for up to 8-10 hours
• Frequent movement within the store to access various departments, areas, and products

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• RRSP employer match, EAP
• Culinary Training
• Higher Education Programs
• Vacation Time, Paid Holiday & Birthday PTO
• Monthly Bonus Potential
• WF Unlimited- Free Shipping
• Chew On This- One give away product a month
• Wild Chef - Allowance per month to shop in our store

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or related field preferred
• 5+ years of retail, hospitality, grocery, or restaurant experience, with at least three years in a management capacity required
• Proven success in coaching and training employees
• Strong understanding of sales drivers and customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Enthusiasm and passion for food and customer service preferred
• Experience with recruiting and performance evaluation processes
• Ability to delegate tasks to other team members
• Be determined and deliver superior results with a sense of urgency, time management, and prioritization
• Systems capabilities preferred: SAP, Order Management Systems, Microsoft Office
• Treat it like you own it –Take ownership and responsibility to be successful
• Acts with respect and values other opinions
• Strong cognitive skills, including problem analyzing
• Demonstrated ability to meet and work within a budget
• Ability to meet seasonal peaks, workloads, and deadlines
• The availability to work a flex schedule, working various hours and shifts, including early mornings, evenings and, weekends/holidays.