Store Manager

at  Rowe Farms

ABOUT US:

Rowe Farms is a retail and wholesale provider of local, antibiotic, and hormone-free meats that are raised with the highest level of animal welfare standards while supporting a path to regenerative farming. In addition to a broad offering of meats, each of our retail stores offers local delivery and carries unique products and food items specific to each store’s local marketplace. The wholesale division of Rowe Farms sells various fresh meat and deli products to like-minded retail companies.

POSITION OPENING:

Our retail team is growing and we are looking for a new Store Manager to join our organization.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• An interest in regenerative farming practices and a passion for food is required.
• Functional knowledge of retail or food merchandising, operations, and retail management practices and procedures.
• Previous management and people leadership and motivation experience in food retail is required.
• A strong understanding of the meat industry is preferred.
• Experience recruiting, selecting, assessing, coaching, counseling, and developing team members in a retail environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional customer service skills with a talent for building customer loyalty.
• Strong organizational abilities – able to manage multiple priorities.
• Able to work productively and professionally in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with budgeting, controlling costs, driving sales, and business financials.
• Physical ability to perform tasks that may require prolonged standing, sitting, movement, and lifting bulky and/or heavy merchandise.
• Experience gathering, interpreting, and presenting data.
• Thorough understanding of health and food safety legislation, policies, and practices. Ministry of Labour Supervisor Health & Safety Awareness Certificate is preferred.
• Valid Food Handler’s and First Aid Certifications are assets.
• Must have flexible availability.
• Must be legally entitled to work in Canada.
  We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We embrace and celebrate diversity and inclusivity and are committed to creating a safe and respectful work environment and building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
  As part of our accessibility commitment, there are alternative ways to interview with us. Please inform us if you require interview accommodation.
  We thank the staffing/recruitment industry for their interest but request no calls or emails.
  We thank all interested applicants; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  Please note that any offer of employment may be subject to reference checks and background checks.

Please refer the Job description for details