Assistant Manager

Job summary

Lead the daily operations of the grocery market, including merchandising, inventory management, and team supervision. Provide operational support to the restaurant and confectionery while handling financial administration and business growth initiatives.

Job details

Description Employer: Doucette’s Market & Eatery Title: Assistant Manager Position: Full Time, Permanent Hours of Work: 40-45 hours per week. Hours are generally aligned with traditional business hours, with flexibility required from time to time to accommodate operational needs and evolving business priorities. Job Location: Ingonish, Nova Scotia Proposed Start Date: As soon as possible Salary: Annual salary starting at $65,000 Benefit Package: Three (3) weeks’ paid vacation, paid sick time, $5,000 health spending account (in lieu of benefits). Complimentary housing accommodation is available for the first three (3) months, with a rental option available thereafter if housing is required. Application Deadline: October 4th, 2026, at 11:59PM AST, or until the position has been filled. Anchored Recruiting is delighted to partner with Doucette’s Market & Eatery to find an Assistant Manager to lead their grocery market and oversee business operations. Since 1986, Doucette’s has been a part of the Ingonish community, serving local residents, seasonal neighbors, and visitors to the beautiful Cape Breton Highlands. This family-run business includes a community grocery market, small restaurant, and seasonal ice cream parlor. As Ingonish continues to grow and evolve, this is an opportunity to help an established local business grow alongside it. As the Assistant Manager, you’ll lead the day-to-day operations of the grocery market and its team while providing oversight and support to the restaurant and confectionary candy store as needed. Working closely with ownership, you’ll help keep the business organized, welcoming, and running smoothly throughout the year. Responsibilities Lead the grocery market: Oversee daily operations, merchandising, product quality, customer service, and overall store standards. Lead and support the team: Coordinate schedules, provide day-to-day direction, coach and train employees, and help create a positive and accountable workplace. Manage inventory and suppliers: Coordinate purchasing, receiving, stock levels, product rotation, and supplier relationships while helping control costs and reduce waste. Support the wider business: Provide operational oversight to the restaurant and confectionary candy store as needed, helping resolve staffing, customer, inventory, and operational issues. Handle financial administration: Process payroll and bills, support cash management, maintain accurate records, and provide required information to ownership and bookkeeping support. Support policies and procedures: Work with ownership to develop and improve workplace procedures and help communicate, train, and support employees in their implementation. Promote and grow the business: Support social media and website updates, build positive relationships with customers, prepare for seasonal demands, and work with ownership to identify opportunities to strengthen the business. Pitch in and perform other duties as assigned to support the continued success of Doucette's. Qualifications A minimum of three (3) years of previous management or supervisory experience, with the ability to lead, coach, and support the team is required. Previous experience in retail, grocery, hospitality, food service, or a similar customer-focused environment; restaurant or kitchen experience is a strong asset. Experience with inventory management, purchasing, receiving, and supplier coordination, with an understanding of stock and waste control is required. Experience with payroll, bookkeeping, financial administration, or other day-to-day business financial processes is considered a strong asset. Experience with food safety, employee training, workplace policies and procedures, merchandising, and seasonal operations is considered an asset. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with strong Excel skills. Strong organization, communication, and customer service skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and build positive relationships. Sound judgement, initiative, and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make practical day-to-day operational decisions. Comfortable using common business technology, including point-of-sale and financial systems, social media platforms, and website platforms. A flexible, hands-on approach and willingness to pitch in across the business while remaining organized and composed during busy periods. Ability to safely lift and move items up to 50 lbs, with or without accommodation. Ability to provide a clear criminal record and vulnerable sector check is required. Valid driver's license and reliable transportation is required. We thank you for your interest, however only those chosen for an interview will be contacted. If interested in this opportunity, please click the ‘Apply’ button and submit a valid resume and cover letter. Failure to submit the correct documents will result in an invalid application. Please note that this position is open to Canadian Citizens or Permanent Residents only and will remain open until filled. Applicants will be reviewed in two-week windows. All information collected will be shared with our client, Doucette’s Market & Eatery. By submitting this application, Anchored Recruiting & HR Solutions LTD. will be adding you to their talent pool database. You may be contacted in the future with potential job opportunities.

What you’ll do

Lead the daily operations of the grocery market, including merchandising, inventory management, and team supervision. Provide operational support to the restaurant and confectionery while handling financial administration and business growth initiatives.

Requirements

Requires at least three years of management experience and a background in retail, grocery, or hospitality. Must be proficient in Microsoft Office, possess a valid driver's license, and be able to pass a criminal record check.

Benefits

• Three weeks paid vacation • Paid sick time • Health spending account • Complimentary housing for first three months • Rental option for housing

Listed skills

• Point-of-sale systems · Preferred
• Customer service · Preferred
• Problem solving · Preferred
• Food safety · Preferred
• Microsoft Excel · Preferred
• Team Leadership · Preferred
• Inventory management · Preferred
• Bookkeeping · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Team Leadership
• Inventory Management
• Merchandising
• Customer Service
• Payroll Processing
• Financial Administration
• Supplier Coordination
• Staff Scheduling
• Microsoft Excel
• Point-of-Sale Systems
• Food Safety
• Problem Solving
• Social Media Management
• Bookkeeping
• Operational Oversight
• Employee Training

Job areas

• Management & Leadership
• Retail
• Hospitality
• Food & Beverage
• Customer Service & Support