Fresh Meat Department Head

Job Summary:

The role of the Department Head is to manage the operation of the assigned Denninger department efficiently and effectively to achieve Sales and Net Operating Profit (NOP) goals while giving customers an excellent shopping experience.

Job Duties

Sales & Gross Margin

• Execute the Company's Merchandising and Promotional strategies to achieve the Company's

  sales objectives with the assistance of the category manager

• With the assistance of the Store Manager, utilize the Store Promotion Master Book/ Intranet to

  execute department sales goals as assigned by the Store Manager by participating in biweekly/

  monthly department head meetings

• Analyse sales and gross margin reports with the assistance of the Store Manager to maximize

  sales and gross margin for the department

• Ensure quality control of all products

• Orders effectively to achieve maximum sales and gross margin

• Ensure proper procedures are followed including not limited to credits, product rotation,

  invoicing, store transfers, receiving, etc.

Expense Control

• Control labour costs through efficient weekly store schedules (to be approved by Store

  Manager)

• Minimize all operational expenses (utilities, supplies, samples, waste, donations, etc.)

• Conduct regular, preventative maintenance of equipment to ensure proper functionality and

  control of equipment expenses

Policies and Procedures

• Enforces and adheres to all applicable legislation to ensure a safe and clean retail environment

• Support the Company Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles

• Enforce all Company policies and procedures

  
  

• Manage and report any accident, incidents, WSIB cases to the Store Manager

• Reports maintenance repairs in accordance with the Company’s reporting procedure

People Management

• Ensure completion of departmental tasks by delegating to associates within the department

• Communicate staffing levels to the Store Manager to ensure departmental efficiency and

  customer service

• Provide ongoing training and guidance to all members of the department

• Responsible for the performance management of all members of the department with the

  assistance of the Store Manager, using employee meeting records and annual performance

  reviews

• Attend regular department head meetings to review all policies, procedures and expectations

  and goals and achievement of goals in the department

• Ensure a harmonious and productive working environment in the store to maximize associate

  morale and performance

• Respond to customer concerns / issues in an appropriate and timely manner.

Shift Management and Key Holder Responsibilities

• When assigned as active shift manager, you are responsible for the general communication and

  organization between all departments.

• Ensures all store opening procedures are followed and complete when designated as opening

  shift supervisor

• Ensures all mid shift procedures are followed and complete when designated as mid shift

  supervisor

• Ensures all closing shift procedures are followed and complete when designated as closing shift

  supervisor

All other duties as assigned by Management

What We Offer:

• A rewarding and fun work atmosphere

• Flexible work schedules

• Competitive wages

• Employee Recognition Program

• 20% Staff discount across all locations

• 50% Staff discount at our Bistro/ Bitehaus

• Perks Program (Monthly Super Staff Discounts, Goodlife Discount, Perkopolis and more)

• Immediate health, vision and dental benefits upon hire

• Employee Assistance Program

• Access to 24/7 virtual health care

• Deferred Profit Sharing Plan (DPSP)