Meat Supervisor / Customer Service - Jobs in Uxbridge, ON

Job Description

Vince’s Market is an independent grocery chain with locations in Sharon, Newmarket, Uxbridge and Tottenham. The first Vince’s was established in Toronto in 1929, and since then we’ve built a strong reputation for fresh foods, personalized service, and great value.But don’t just take our word for it – Vince’s Market has been recognized as one of Canada’s top companies by the Canadian Federation of Independent Grocers, and some of our stores have even been named the 1st or 2nd best independent grocer in all of Canada!The secret to our success is the hard-working team at Vince’s, who are passionate about food, and love building great relationships with our local customers. We care deeply about finding the right people to fill our roles, because when our employees are happy, then they’ll make sure our customers are happy too.And that’s where you come in. We’re hiring a Meat Supervisor for our Uxbridge location. We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude that cares about the employees they supervise, and has the skills and experience to make the meat department run smoothly and efficiently.About the JobAt Vince’s we are committed to quality, fresh products, and excellent customer service. As meat supervisor, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the highest standards for our products and service.Here’s how you’ll do it:You’ll motivate the employees that you work with. Using your positive outlook and people skills, you’ll learn about the meat staff. You’ll discover what drives them, what they need in a work environment, and how to bring out the very best in them each day.You’ll keep the lines of communication open. Staff will understand exactly what is expected of them, and you’ll use praise and constructive criticism wisely, as their performance requires.You’ll make sure the department meets its sales and profitability targets. You’ll take the time to understand the details and trends, and use that knowledge to create processes that will lead your team to meet those targets.More specifically, you will:Promote and increase sales through merchandising techniquesMaintain proper inventory levelsMonitor best before dates and minimize wasteProvide positive in-store experiences for customersMake sure that food safety and workplace safety standards are metMonitor local competitors and react to market conditionsWork is performed in a standard cutting room environment with participation in meetingsTravel to stores and warehouse locations requiredMaintain open lines of communication with Category Manager and Director of OperationsThis full-time position will provide approximately 40 – 44 hours per week. The hourly pay rate will be commensurate with experience and guided by our standardized and transparent compensation scale. We also have the opportunity for a terrific benefits program that could kick in three months after you’re hired and our Supervisor Incentive Program.Who We’re Looking ForMany of the best people in our stores never imagined they’d love working in a grocery store. They love people, and they love food – it’s that simple.We are looking for a supervisor who is:Creative – you enjoy putting together displays, and the art behind presentation.A strong communicator – you can speak with clarity and adjust your style to suit your audience.Organized – you manage multiple demands and large amounts of data with discipline and consistency.Driven – you take initiative and embrace the challenge of managing a department.Our ideal candidate will have these qualifications:3-5 years’ retail experience in a meat department3-5 years’ experience in a supervisory roleAppropriate knowledge of maintenance and care of equipment, materials and suppliesExperience in a customer service roleKnowledge of product presentation techniques is an assetAbility to work in a high paced time constraint environmentStrong sense of ownership, drive and enthusiasmAbility to adapt quickly to new situations, as well as new and changing processes, programs and services.Why Work at Vince’sWorking at Vince’s Market is quite different than those big grocery store chains. When you’re small and independent your strength lies in the creativity, personality, and passion of your people – not in some top-down corporate strategy.At Vince’s, each department runs their own space, and makes important decisions as it relates to what we stock, how we display it, and how we serve our customers. Your ideas are valued and implemented, and our supervisors are empowered to take advantage of local trends, and tapping into our customers’ desires.Our other strength is in having long-term, passionate employees. You won’t be treated like a number around here – you’ll be respected, and there’s an open door policy to engage management about anything that could be better, or isn’t working. We like to work hard at Vince’s and that’s because we like what we do, and we like each other. Our people are friendly and our teams are tight, because they not only enjoy working together, but also have fun at the many BBQs, family outings, holiday parties, and volunteer activities that each store organizes.And finally, you’ll also notice that we’re pretty focused on fostering personal development for our people. From increasing their financial acumen, to doing monthly, quarterly and annual performance feedback and management reviews with every employee– it’s all about the growth. We are also committed to expansion, so there’s lots of room to get promoted, and we always look to promote from within.How to ApplyOur online application will ask you to apply to this role as a complete person - not just a resume. The application will assess your qualifications, personality traits and workplace preferences, and should take about 10-15 minutes to complete. You can get a copy of your assessment when you're done by logging into the application tool. We value diversity and inclusion and encourage all qualified people to apply. If we can make this easier through accommodation in the recruitment process, please contact us with the “Help” button in the application.We will review applications as they are received and look forward to hearing from you.