assistant manager - retail

*Job Posting: Assistant Manager* *Why Woof Gang Bakery?* At Woof Gang Bakery, we love what we do. Our furry friends mean the world to us. Passion and care for animals are at the core of everything we do. Grooming with love since 2007, we take the stress out of grooming and put love into it. We believe in offering our pets a personalised grooming experience with the *love* and *care* they deserve to help them look their very best! We carry the best pet food, and our bakery treats are made fresh with natural ingredients, free from artificial colors, flavors, and preservatives. We are a locally owned, neighbourhood, leading pet retail and grooming franchise system with more than 200 locations open or under development across the United States and Canada. *The Woof Gang Bakery promise* * We are committed to the *happiness, health, *and *well-being* of pets. And also, how they look! * The *well-being *and *safety* of our pets are our top priority. * We *care* for our furry friends as if they were our own. * We bring *joy* and *kindness* to all pets and parents who enter our stores. * We take the *stress* out of grooming and put *love* into it. * We believe that everyone deserves a *treat*. *Work with us! Love what you do every day at Woof Gang Bakery! * At Woof Gang Bakery, we are committed to the health, well-being, and care of all pets, and our team members strive to help pet parents make choices that promote lifelong health for our furry friends. We strive to impress our customers with the look and feel of our store. With a heavy emphasis on store presentation, our team members play an integral role in helping our pet parents find what they need right when they need it. *Also, you will be essential in executing merchandising, stocking, and pricing strategies.* We believe that building relationships is the key to success. Relationships with our team foster respect and professional growth. And our relationships with our guests and the local community differentiate us in the pet industry. *We embrace diversity and inclusion:* All team members respect each other, our guests, and our furry friends. Our workplace offers a safe and caring environment where we put our groomers and team members first. We are looking for people like you who want to grow with us and make a difference in this world by caring for our unique and loyal friends. *Your leadership* At Woof Gang Bakery, it is all about connection. People are at the heart of who we are, especially those who care for our stores. We connect our dogs, cats, and neighborhood, creating a positive daily impact. We believe in working together to make a difference. You will be a role model for all associates in relation to the store operations standards and procedures. You will lead your team to deliver quality pet parent service and a great work environment. You will be working in an energetic store environment where you will be able to positively influence and guide others, maintain an encouraging team environment, and grow your leadership skills. *You will be great in our stores as a store manager/supervisor if you* * Love animals and people * Like to sell * Like managing others * Have great communication skills and understand how to create an excellent pet parent service experience * Are open to learning new things * Love working in a team and appreciate the chance to collaborate * Feel comfortable with responsibilities like cash handling and store safety * Like a fast-paced, energetic work environment * Can maintain a clean and organized workspace *Qualifications for the position* * Meet Woof Gang Bakery's store operating policies and standards, including providing quality pet parent experiences and expertise in our products, cash handling, and store safety and security * Maintain regular and consistent attendance and punctuality * Available to work flexible hours, including early mornings, weekends, nights, and holidays * Six (6) months of experience in a position r