Retail Store Manager

• Wage is commensurate with skill level and experience.
• A growing company offering many learning experiences
• We are a regenerative employer meaning that the organization continues to build a workplace that is good for its staff, producers, customers, and communities.

• Oversee the retail operations
• Maintain inventory and records of food, supplies, and equipment
• Order supplies and products from various suppliers for wholesale and retail purposes
• Merchandising
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Ensures customers have an exceptional service experience at every point of contact.
• Provides input and support to the team on labour hours, scheduling, ordering, and other management tasks.
• Leads the production team including meat cutters, prepared foods cooks, and dishwashers.
• Ensures the meat cases are well-stocked with fresh, high-quality meat and poultry products.
• Receives and puts away stock.
• Cuts, grinds, wraps, weighs, prices, and attractively merchandising meat products.
• Ensures proper inventory control and product rotation to maximize product freshness and availability, while minimizing waste.
• Works in compliance with all food handling and health & safety policies and laws, and operates equipment such as meat saws, slicers, grinders, wrapping machines, and knives safely and skillfully.
• Completes accurate inventory counts of products on a monthly basis.
• Understands and influences the key levers that drive the financial performance of the store.
• Is responsible for ensuring impeccable store cleanliness and the full execution of the food safety and sanitation program.
• Other duties as assigned.

• High school education or equivalent is required.
• Butcher apprentice or diploma in culinary arts is preferred.
• 4+ years of experience cutting meat in a retail or processing environment is required.
• Functional knowledge of retail or food merchandising, operations, and retail management practices and procedures.
• People supervisory/management experience is required
• A strong understanding of food and service industries is preferred
• Strong customer service experience, a positive attitude, and relationship building skills are required
• Ability to expertly and safely handle meat cutting tools, including knives, saws, power tools, grinders, slicers, etc.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient with basic computer systems such as Microsoft and Google.
• Ability to work well with others in a fast-paced, busy retail store.
• Ability to prioritize work tasks, multi-task, and maintain focus while working under pressure.
• Ability to handle standing, bending, lifting, reaching frequently.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and work in a cold environment.
• Understanding of health & safety legislation, policies, and practices. Ministry of Labour Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Certificate is preferred.
• Valid Food Handler’s and First Aid Certifications are an asset.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.

VG Meats