Meat & Seafood - Manager Meat at Sobeys
Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community.
What began as a meat delivery business in Stellarton, Nova Scotia has grown to over 128,000 teammates at corporate-owned and franchised store locations. Sobeys Capital Incorporated and its independently owned and operated franchise partners operate over 1,500 stores in all 10 provinces. We may be known as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drugs, Voilà, or another of our banners, but we are all one extended family.
Ready to start fresh? The Meat Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives.
Here’s Where You’ll Have An Impact
People Leadership
- Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food
- Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model
- Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
- Manage store operations and communicate requirements / changes to department employees as required
Customer Offering
Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales and profitDemonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trendsOrder, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standardProvide superior customer service to meet customer needsPolicy / Regulatory Adherence
Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by employeesEnsure that Occupational Health & Safety, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintainedMaintain a thorough understanding of all relevant company programs and attend training as requiredCoordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs as requiredFinancial
Manage the department budget and ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost controlPersonal / Professional Development
Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as requiredKeeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions and product policiesEmployee Engagement
Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagementInitiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activitiesOther Duties
Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairsProvide feedback for continuous improvementMaintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirementsOther duties as requiredWhat You Bring To The Table
Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, meat experience preferredHigh School DiplomaFull knowledge of total store and department operationsExperience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgetsProficiency in Microsoft Office SuiteAbove average communication skills (oral and written)Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environmentWhat We Offer
Comprehensive Benefits Package with health and dental coverage, life insurance, and short- and long-term disability insurance.Access to Virtual Health Care and an Employee and Family Assistance Program for personalized support.Retirement and Savings Plan to help you build financial security.10% In-Store Discount at participating banners, plus additional discount programs.Employee Share Ownership Plan (ESOP), giving you the opportunity to invest in the company’s success.Learning and Development Resources to support your career growth.Parental Leave Top-Up to assist growing families.Sobeys is committed to providing a compensation structure that is flexible, equitable and competitive in the market to enable performance and growth. To learn more about this opportunity—including expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required—please click the “I’m interested” button above. Individual Compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided.
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If you feel that this describes the kind of work you want to do and you are excited about what we have to offer, then please apply by the posting end date indicated above. We encourage candidates to submit a resume and take the time to ensure that their application highlights what makes them uniquely qualified for this opportunity!
We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Contract
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Retail
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