Produce Manager at Pete's Frootique & Fine Foods – Bedford, Nova Scotia

Are you looking for a fantastic management position where creativity, quality and care really count?

We are currently seeking an innovative PRODUCE MANAGER to lead our team and share our vision of providing superior quality products.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive Wages & Incentive Program
• Affordable HealthCare Benefits
• Generous Employee Discount Program
• Paid Training and Development
• Flexible, Fun, Supportive and Growing work environment
• Advancement Opportunities

Duties:

• Develop a strong team with a focus on coaching, training and customer service.
• Maintain high standards of employee morale and promote an atmosphere of cooperation and teamwork.
• Openly and honestly provide performance feedback to produce team members as per the company standard procedures.
• Maintain labour ratios within budget by ensuring a high level of productivity of all staff and adjust scheduling to project business volumes
• Take a creative and entrepreneurial approach to work- generate ideas, take ownership and gain understanding of how business works.
• Order merchandise and maintain inventory control to minimize out-of-stocks and over-stocks, ensure freshness and product quality and maximize sales and turnover.
• Manage the produce department for maximum profit.
• Manage the produce department according to Pete's Core Values.
• To provide advice on product selection, quality and preparation.

Qualifications:

• 3-5 years Management/Supervisory experience
• An in-depth knowledge of inventory management and merchandising
• Good communication and motivational skills
• Highly organized
• Proven excellence in Customer Service skills
• Produce knowledge required
• Prior food handling experience an asset
• Excellent attention to detail
• Basic math
• Reliable
• Team player
• Flexible Schedule - Must be able to work days, evenings and weekends
• Frequent heavy lifting (up to 50 lbs) is required