Food Store Manager

Role overview

This position is for a permanent, full-time food store manager role in Sydney, Nova Scotia, Canada, within a fast-food environment. The job is carried out in English and involves a 40-hour workweek.

Key duties

• Oversee and direct the day-to-day running of the outlet.
• Review operations regularly and look for ways to improve efficiency.
• Organize daily workflows and ensure the location is running smoothly.
• Supervise employees and allocate tasks appropriately.
• Identify, choose, and purchase merchandise intended for resale.
• Prepare budgets and keep track of income and spending.
• Assess staffing needs and plan accordingly.
• Address operational problems, including customer concerns, complaints, and stock shortages.
• Recruit, onboard, and manage staff members and/or volunteers.
• Carry out employee performance evaluations.

Work setting and experience

The role is based in a fast-food setting. Prior restaurant-sector experience is required, along with supervisory responsibility for teams of 5 to 10 people.

Technology and systems

• Point-of-sale systems
• Word processing tools
• Inventory management software
• Email communication

Working conditions

• Fast-moving environment
• Strong attention to detail is important
• Frequent standing for long periods

Desired qualities

• Adaptable and quick to learn
• Strong time management
• Good people skills
• Clear verbal communication
• Clear written communication
• Flexible approach to work
• Well organized
• Comfortable working as part of a team
• Able to handle multiple tasks at once

Schedule

Work may include evening, shift-based, flexible, morning, night, day, and weekend hours. Candidates should also be available for shift or on-call work.

Benefits

• Dental coverage
• Health care coverage
• Vision care coverage
• Life insurance
• Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP)
• Opportunities for team building
• Mentoring, coaching, and networking support for young workers

Eligibility and screening

This role is open to candidates with a secondary school graduation certificate. Applicants should have 2 to less than 3 years of relevant experience. Full-time students are specifically mentioned under student status, and candidates are expected to answer screening questions about shift/on-call availability and prior field experience.

Additional details

The role is permanent and requires English as the working language.