food store manager

Education

• Bachelor's degree

Work setting

• Coffee shop
• Supermarket / grocery store
• Sales
• Management

Tasks

• Direct and control daily operations
• Evaluate daily operations
• Plan and organize daily operations
• Manage staff and assign duties
• Determine merchandise and services to be sold
• Implement price and credits policies
• Locate, select and procure merchandise for resale
• Develop and implement marketing strategies
• Plan budgets and monitor revenues and expenses
• Determine staffing requirements
• Resolve issues that may arise, including customer requests, complaints and supply shortages
• Recruit, hire and supervise staff and / or volunteers
• Conduct performance reviews
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems
• Stock shelves and display areas
• Sell products on a retail basis
• Maintain adequate stock levels
• Balance cash and complete balance sheets, cash reports and related forms
• Order stock
• Provide customer service

Supervision

• 5-10 people

Type of product

• Food and food products

Computer and technology knowledge

• Point of sale system
• Word processing software
• Computerized bookkeeping system
• Electronic mail
• Spreadsheet
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• MS Outlook
• MS Excel

Area of specialization

• Retail store

Security and safety

• Driver's validity licence check

Transportation / travel information

• Valid driver's licence

Work conditions and physical capabilities

• Fast-paced environment
• Work under pressure
• Handling heavy loads
• Attention to detail
• Sitting
• Combination of sitting, standing, walking
• Standing for extended periods

Personal suitability

• Hardworking
• Positive attitude
• Time management
• Excellent written communication
• Flexibility
• Organized
• Team player
• Patience
• Resourcefulness
• Ability to multitask

Screening questions

• Are you available for shift or on-call work?
• Are you currently legally able to work in Canada?
• Do you currently reside in proximity to the advertised location?
• Do you have previous experience in this field of employment?
• Do you have the above-indicated required certifications?

Experience

• 2 years to less than 3 years

Health benefits

• Dental plan
• Disability benefits
• Health care plan
• Paramedical services coverage
• Vision care benefits

Financial benefits

• Life insurance