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Assistant Service Manager

Ottawa, ON, ca💼 Full-time🗓 2026-08-19 → 2026-10-01

Core

Front-end leadership role partnering with the Department Manager to deliver exceptional customer service, operational performance, and a welcoming shopping experience in a fresh, community-focused retail environment.

Role type

Assistant Service Manager (Front-end Leadership)

Builds

Fresh grocery retail operations and customer experiences

Domain

Grocery Retail / Fresh Food

Deliverable

product features

Required skills

Customer service, team leadership and coaching, financial stewardship and cash handling, compliance and safety policy enforcement, hands-on operational support, scheduling and administrative management

Preferred skills

French language skills, experience with manual and automated systems

Technologies

Manual and automated store systems, computer software programs

Responsibilities

Deliver outstanding customer service and support the vision of the best fresh shopping experience; Partner with the Department Manager to execute department strategies and achieve performance objectives; Support team development through training, coaching, motivation, and recognition; Lead regular team huddles to share goals, recognize achievements, and provide feedback; Safeguard financial assets by managing safe, document retention, audits, float tracking, and cash-handling controls; Champion Safe Food Handling and Health & Safety policies; Provide hands-on support with cashier coverage, customer service, schedule maintenance, and store cleanliness; Support office functions including purchasing orders and payroll processes.

Seniority

Mid-level management, hands-on leadership

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