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Manager Deli


Company : Sobeys


Location : Thornhill, Ontario


Created : 2025-08-05


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Job Title: Manager Deli Requisition ID: 190835 Career Group: Store Management Job Category: Retail - Deli Travel Requirements: 0 - 10% Job Type: Full-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: Ontario City: Thornhill Location: 3659 Clark Hilda Sobeys Postal Code: L4J 6W7 Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canadau2019s top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact. Looking for an exciting and fulfilling place to work? You''''ve come to the right place! We love working with ambitious people who love food as much as we do. Whether it''''s your first job or you''''re ready for a new challenge, we have a career to fit your life. Launched in 2010, FreshCo''''s commitment to delivering top quality products with lower prices and superior service to customers makes FreshCo stores a great place to work. Today, FreshCo and its franchise partners proudly operate 142 stores across Alberta, Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and British Columbia. Ready to Make an impact? The Deli Manager is responsible for the efficient and fiscally responsible operation of the department. The Manager will lead and manage staff to achieve the highest level of customer service, while adhering to all Food Safety Protocols, Standard Operating Procedures, corporate policies and Health and Safety, and other programs and initiatives. The Manager will also manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising. The Manager will coach, motivate and develop their team to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. Hereu2019s where youu2019ll be focusing: People Leadership u2022 Create a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food u2022 Demonstrate outstanding leadership, while serving as a role model u2022 Manage direct reports including: selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation u2022 Communicate operational requirements/changes to department employees u2022 Manage store operations as required Customer Offering u2022 Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit u2022 Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs u2022 Demonstrate exceptional product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends u2022 Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards u2022 Execute Winning Conditions as required Policy/ Regulatory Adherence u2022 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 u2022 Responsible for ensuring that OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained Financial u2022 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 u2022 Manage the department budget Personal/ Professional Development u2022 Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required u2022 Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions and product policies Employee Engagement u2022 Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement u2022 Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities Other Duties u2022 Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs u2022 Provide feedback for continuous improvement u2022 Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements u2022 Other duties as required What you have to offer: u2022 Above average communication skills (oral and written) u2022 Full knowledge of department operations and skills u2022 Proficient in use of Microsoft office suite u2022 Full knowledge of total store operations and skills u2022 Ability to work independently in a fast paced environment u2022 Above average communication skills (both oral and written) u2022 Full knowledge of department operations and skills u2022 Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite FreshCo. and its franchise partners offer teammates competitive total compensation packages that will vary by role, location, and store ownership. Some websites share 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 the store owner/operator. 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. We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process.