Manager Bakery - En

Requisition ID: 176319

Career Group: Store Management

Job Category: Retail - Bakery

Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%

Job Type: Full-Time

Country: Canada (CA)

Province: Nova Scotia

City: Antigonish

Location: 0596 Antigonish Sobeys

Postal Code: B2G 2E2

Our family of 134,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families.

A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1500 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family.

All career opportunities will be open a minimum of 5 business days from the date of posting.

Ready to Make an impact?

The Bakery Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. The Manager will lead, manage, coach, motivate and train staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies, Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Manager will also manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising. The Department Manager will coach and develop their team to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement.

Here’s Where You’ll Be Focusing

People Leadership

• Manage direct reports including: selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation
• Manage store operations as required
• Create a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food
• Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership, while serving as a role model

Customer Offering

• Execute winning as required
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs
• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit
• Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards

Policy/ Regulatory Adherence

• Responsible for ensuring that OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained
• Lead the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures and ensure the department and employees comply and use them effectively, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required.

Financial

• Directly responsible to ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control.
• Manage the department budget

Personal/ Professional Development

• Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions and product policies.
• Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required

Employee Engagement

• Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement
• Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities

Other Duties

• Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements
• Other duties as required
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement

What You Have To Offer

• Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, particularly in the specific department
• Above average communication skills (both oral and written)
• Full knowledge of department operations and skills
• Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite Full knowledge of total store operations and skills
• High School Diploma

We offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role and location. Some websites share our job opportunities and may provide salary estimates without our knowledge. These estimates are based on similar jobs and postings for general comparison, but these numbers are not provided by or monitored for accuracy by our organization. We look forward to discussing the specific compensation details relevant to this role with candidates who are selected to move forward in the recruitment process.

Sobeys is committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.

While all responses are appreciated only those being considered for interviews will be acknowledged.

We appreciate the interest from the Staffing industry however respectfully request no calls or unsolicited resumes from Agencies.