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Fresh Manager

Greater Calgary Metropolitan Area
Senior Level
full_time

About the role

The Fresh Manager is responsible for the daily operations and management of the Fresh department within the store. The role is responsible for all facets of our fresh foods product category including product handling, customer service and engagement, and inventory control.

The role is responsible for ensuring the effective merchandising of product to promote sales of fresh products. Due to product volatility the role is responsible for making effective decisions to move inventory efficiently near the end of it’s product life.

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Fresh Manager works directly with the store operations team, and store staff. Plays a key role of store operations team working closely with other Department Managers. Works other Senior Managers with respect to their functional area, Finance Manager and Customer Experience Manager.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all HR decisions and administration for fresh department
  • Building strong team dynamic amongst fresh department staff
  • Provide feedback consistently and effectively to staff members
  • Recruit and select team members through application screening, interviews, and reference checks
  • Set expectations for staff and hold them accountable to these expectations
  • Schedule work and shifts appropriately to meet store needs

Qualifications & Skills

  • 3-5 years management experience in the Grocery Industry or Related Industry
  • In depth knowledge of the Natural Foods Industry and its products
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Self motivated
  • Demonstrated leadership ability
  • Proven public relations ability
  • Above average Management Skills
  • Hiring, training and disciplinary experience
  • Experience in an environment where customer service was a priority
  • Computer knowledge

About Community Natural Foods

Retail Groceries
51-200

Community Natural Foods was founded in 1977 by the Wilkes brothers. The brothers grew Community with the intention of providing Calgarians with natural and organic food at a great price. The business flourished as discerning customers could now find delicious alternatives to the artificial ingredients found in many foods sold at conventional supermarkets.

In November 2019, Community Natural Foods was acquired by Calgary Co-op. Garry Wilkes desired to see the business grow in order to continue to be competitive in today's diversified health food environment. He wasn't interested in working with just anyone, though. He wanted to make sure our loyal customers would continue to receive the quality customer experience they have become accustomed to, and he wanted to see the business remain a Calgary-based one.

The two organizations share similar values, including a focus on lessening our environmental footprint and increasing the accessibility of health and wellness options for Calgarians.