Chef Department Manager
Core
Lead a department within a grocery store to deliver exceptional customer service and achieve strong business results through hands-on leadership and operational excellence.
Role type
Department Manager (Retail/Grocery)
Builds
Fresh food department operations and customer shopping experience
Domain
Grocery retail / Food service
Deliverable
product features
Required skills
Team leadership and coaching, Inventory and shrink management, Merchandising and product rotation, Food safety compliance, Staff recruitment and training, Operational scheduling and payroll oversight
Preferred skills
French language skills, Experience with manual and automated store systems
Responsibilities
Deliver outstanding customer service and support the store's vision of the best fresh shopping experience, Collaborate with Store Manager and Retail Specialist to execute strategies and achieve departmental goals, Build a culture of trust and engagement through one-on-one coaching and team huddles, Develop and lead a high-performance team by overseeing recruitment, training, and performance reviews, Oversee departmental operations including inventory, ordering, merchandising, and payroll, Ensure adherence to Safe Food Handling and Health & Safety policies and regulatory requirements