Fresh Foods Department Manager - Meat & Dairy - #229681

Who you are:
Do you believe that healthy living is a lifestyle, not a trend? Do you believe that teamwork is based on great communication? Are you a natural leader, and you have a track record to prove it?
Goodness Me! is currently seeking an experienced and customer-focused, full-time Fresh Foods (Meat & Dairy) Department Manager for our Burlington store location.

Extra Goodness
Because wellness isn’t just for our shoppers:

From our emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, to a strong culture of promoting from within and opportunities for leadership and skills development training, working at Goodness Me! isn’t just a job; it’s a healthy career!
Other perks include:

• Extended Health Benefits
• Relaxed dress code
• 20% discount
• Safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace
• Consistent scheduling

Your day-to-day:

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will be responsible to lead and manage daily operations of the Fresh Foods Department, with a focus on sales, labour, and waste targets. This department handles only prepackaged fresh meats with no butchery done onsite at Goodness Me!.

Other duties and tasks may include:

• Interviewing and onboarding new team members
• Monitoring and evaluating team members performance including executing performance management conversations.
• Assisting in rolling out new policies and ensuring that team members are compliant.
• Motivating and inspiring team members and facilitating personal growth.
• Ensuring high levels of productivity are maintained.
• Maintain a high level of product and service knowledge.
• Participate in merchandising and promotional activities.
• Assist with inventory management.
• Ensure store conditions are consistently upheld to established standards.

What you bring:

• 3-5 years of management experience
• Experience in maintaining operational excellence in retail stores (payroll, shrink and inventory management, etc)
• A solid understanding of sales forecasts for establishing key targets for the department
• A strong work ethic and a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to work primarily daytime shifts, with evening/weekend availability

Pay: $19.50 - $22.50
This posting is for an existing vacancy

About Us:

We are not your mainstream grocery store. It’s more than just shopping; it’s discovering the power of food!
At Goodness Me! our mission is simple: to discover, educate about, and offer healthy living products. Our business was born out of a passion to help people live longer, healthier, and happier lives. For close to 40 years, we’ve been providing our loyal customers with access to the healthiest products we can find.

Apply today through our quick and easy website portal!
We’d love to see a cover letter in addition to your resume. Don’t be afraid to be original!
While we sincerely appreciate the interest of all applicants, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

Goodness Me! is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in making employment decisions based upon race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any prohibited grounds. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please inform us of any accommodations required.