Grocery - Assistant Manager Grocery

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. You may know us 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? Provide customers with friendly and professional service. Fulfill duties for all areas of the Grocery Department. Supervise the Grocery Department and staff in the absence of the Grocery Manager. Actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. The Assistant Grocery Manager supports and assists the Grocery Manager in the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. The Assistant Manager will lead, manage, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, adherence to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies and Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Assistant Manager assists in scheduling, management of labour costs, budgets, inventory control, presentation and merchandising, and in the hiring and training of staff. The Assistant Manager will foster customer loyalty, fulfill customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. Here’s where you’ll have an impact: Provide customer service to meet customer needs Supervise grocery personnel in the absence of the Grocery Manager Promote an employee culture of coaching and development Complete customer grocery orders Prepare grocery orders Perform daily grocery preparation Merchandise the Grocery Department Implement SMART retailing (Atlantic) Maintain sanitation standards Adhere to, and implement all applicable company standards Perform administrative duties as required What you bring to the table: Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment Above average oral and written communication skills Good work ethic and ability to multi task High School Diploma Minimum of 12 months of experience Learn more about our story and culture: Who We Are | Why Work With Us Total Rewards We offer a Total Rewards package designed to support teammates at work and in life. Depending on role and eligibility, teammates may receive health and dental benefits, retirement and savings programs including an Employee Share Ownership Plan, a 10% in-store discount at participating banners, virtual healthcare and an Employee and Family Assistance Program, learning and development opportunities, parental leave top-up, and paid vacation. 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 the expected range of compensation in accordance with Pay Transparency Legislation where required please click the “I’m interested” or "Apply" button above. Individual compensation is determined based on qualifications, experience, and internal equity within the range provided. Additional Information External websites may share our organization's job postings which includes compensation information based on similar roles and market benchmarks. These figures are provided for general comparison purposes only and are not issued or verified by our organization. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company. Hiring decisions are made by our Hiring Teams. Sobeys is committed to creating accessible and inclusive hiring processes. We will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process. Please note: Successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

The Assistant Grocery Manager supports the Grocery Manager in the efficient operation of the department, including staff supervision, inventory control, and budget management. They are responsible for maintaining high standards of customer service, food safety, and merchandising while fostering an engaging environment for employees and customers.

Candidates must possess a High School Diploma and a minimum of 12 months of relevant experience. Strong oral and written communication skills, the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment, and a good work ethic are required.

• Health benefits • Dental benefits • Retirement and savings programs • Employee Share Ownership Plan • In-store discount • Virtual healthcare • Employee and Family Assistance Program • Learning and development opportunities • Parental leave top-up • Paid vacation

• Customer servicePreferred
• Inventory ControlPreferred
• TrainingPreferred
• Multi-TaskingPreferred
• CoachingPreferred
• Communication SkillsPreferred
• schedulingPreferred

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Customer service
• Staff supervision
• Inventory control
• Merchandising
• Budget management
• Labour cost management
• Food safety protocols
• Coaching
• Training
• Communication skills
• Multi-tasking
• Administrative duties
• Sanitation standards
• Scheduling
• Virtual Health
• Strong Work Ethic
• Administrative Functions
• Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Customer Engagement
• Loyalty Programs
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Standard Operating Procedure
• Inventory Control
• Multitasking
• Sanitation

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Food & Beverage
• Administrative
• Grocery Assistant Manager
• Retail Store Manager
• Retail and Wholesale Trade Managers
• First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Sep 16, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week