Grocery Department Manager - #437644

Who you are:

Do you believe that healthy living is a lifestyle, not a trend? Do you believe that teamwork is based on great communication? Are you a natural leader, and you have a track record to prove it?

Goodness Me! is currently seeking an experienced and customer-focused, full-time Grocery Department Manager for our Waterloo store location. 

Extra Goodness

Because wellness isn’t just for our shoppers:

From our emphasis on a healthy work-life balance, to a strong culture of promoting from within and opportunities for leadership and skills development training, working at Goodness Me! isn’t just a job; it’s a healthy career!

Other perks include:

• Extended health benefits
• Relaxed dress code
• 20% discount
• Employee Assistance Program
• Safe, respectful, and inclusive workplace
• Consistent scheduling

Your day-to-day:

You will be responsible for leading and managing the daily operations of the Grocery Department, with a focus on sales, labour, and waste targets. Other duties and responsibilities may include:

• Building and maintaining relationships with new and returning customers
• Maintaining a high level of product and service knowledge
• Ensuring stock is appropriately rotated and satisfactory inventory levels are maintained
• Participating in merchandising and promotional activities.
• Ensuring adherence to company and industry regulations
• Interviewing and onboarding new team members
• Motivating and inspiring team members while ensuring that productivity levels remain high
• Executing performance management conversations with team members
• Assisting in rolling out new policies and ensuring team members are compliant

What you bring:

• 3-5 years of management experience
• Experience in maintaining operational excellence in retail stores (payroll, shrink and inventory management, etc)
• A solid understanding of sales forecasts for establishing key targets for the department
• A strong work ethic and a ‘can-do’ attitude
• Ability to work primarily daytime shifts, with evening/weekend availability

Goodness Me! is an equal opportunity employer which values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate in making employment decisions based upon race, colour, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any prohibited grounds. In keeping with the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, accommodations are available throughout the recruitment and selection process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please inform us of any accommodations required.