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Fresh Dept Manager

  • Edmonton, AB
  • On-site
  • Posted Oct 10, 2026
  • 1 position

$75,000 / year

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Employment type
Full-time
Experience level
Mid-level · 2+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week

Job summary

The Fresh Dept Manager is responsible for overseeing daily department production, inventory management, and ensuring high product quality and freshness. They also lead, train, and motivate team members while maintaining company standards and providing excellent customer service.

Job details

At Freson Bros., we are committed to providing our customers with fresh, local food, warm hospitality, and pride ourselves in supporting the communities we are in. We have 16 locations across Alberta, employing over 1200 Team Members. We believe in honouring the tradition of the craft and Bakers, Butchers, Chefs and Sausage Makers are championed here. We foster a work environment that is built on collaboration, respect and integrity. If you are someone who is highly motivated and looking for career growth, we invite you to apply! We are hiring for a Full-Time Fresh Food Department Manager with a total compensation of $75,000+ in Edmonton. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Inventory Management through weekly ordering, record & invoice maintenance, and leading quarterly inventory counts Oversee and execute daily department production to ensure high product quality, freshness, and optimal stock levels Merchandise products for promotional and seasonal displays Schedule department team members ensuring production and customer needs are met Ensure company standards are met and department programs are followed Assist the Store Manager with recruiting while maintaining a high-performance team Train, develop, and motivate department team members Resolve customer and department concerns & complaints, and provide a positive customer experience Maintain a clean and sanitized work area Champion the Freson Bros. brand and culture What you Bring: 2 years minimum of progressive grocery, retail fresh department, butcher shop, bakery, deli, or restaurant management experience A history of meeting financial objectives and targets in a fast-paced retail or food service environment Proven ability to lead a team in a fast-paced, dynamic environment Exceptional communication, and interpersonal skills A passion for leading and developing others Effective critical thinking and conflict resolution skills Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50lbs Willingness to relocate to rural Alberta is an asset Most importantly, the willingness and enthusiasm for continuous learning and development. #FBOPS Freson Bros. Perks: Group Benefits plan available for all Full-Time Team Members Team Member Grocery Discount Program Team Member Discounted Lunch Program Endless professional development and training opportunities Become a Team Member! If you’re the individual we are looking for, we invite you to submit your resume with a cover letter about what piqued your interest in this role. For more information about what we believe in at Freson Bros. and our foundational values, visit our website at: https://www.freson.com/careers/

What you’ll do

The Fresh Dept Manager is responsible for overseeing daily department production, inventory management, and ensuring high product quality and freshness. They also lead, train, and motivate team members while maintaining company standards and providing excellent customer service.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least 2 years of progressive management experience in grocery, retail, or food service environments. A proven history of meeting financial targets and strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills are required.

Benefits

  • Group benefits plan
  • Team member grocery discount program
  • Team member discounted lunch program
  • Professional development and training opportunities

Listed skills

  • Inventory management · Preferred
  • Team Leadership · Preferred
  • Recruitment · Preferred
  • Customer service · Preferred
  • Conflict Resolution · Preferred
  • Communication · Preferred
  • Critical Thinking · Preferred
  • Sanitation · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Inventory management
  • Team leadership
  • Merchandising
  • Staff scheduling
  • Recruitment
  • Training and development
  • Customer service
  • Conflict resolution
  • Communication
  • Critical thinking
  • Financial objective management
  • Sanitation
  • Continuous Development
  • Restaurant Management
  • Self-Motivation
  • Customer Service
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Training And Development
  • Food Services
  • Critical Thinking
  • Hospitality
  • Interpersonal Communications
  • Inventory Management
  • Invoicing
  • Enthusiasm

Job areas

  • Retail
  • Management & Leadership
  • Food & Beverage
  • Customer Service & Support
  • Fresh Manager
  • Department Manager
  • Shop Supervisors
  • First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

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