Dynamic and results-driven management professional with extensive experience in retail and hospitality sectors. Proven ability to lead and develop teams to achieve high levels of customer service and operational efficiency. Skilled in managing budgets, controlling labour costs, and overseeing inventory while ensuring compliance with safety protocols and corporate policies. Adept at fostering customer loyalty and engagement through exceptional service and operational excellence. Experienced in staff recruitment and training, market research, sales strategy development, and visual merchandising. Currently enhancing managerial expertise through post-secondary studies in Business Administration at Lakeland College. Holds a Bachelor's Degree in Hotel and Restaurant Management. Recognized for strong leadership, effective communication, problem-solving skills, and adaptability in fast-paced environments.
• Support a coaching and development culture for all employees, which embraces a passion for food.
• Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model.
• Assist in managing employees, including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation.
• Communicate operational requirements and changes to department employees.
• Create a shopping experience that engages customers in a way that enhances loyalty, sales, and profit.
• Provide superior customer service to meet customer needs.
• Demonstrate growth in product knowledge, including awareness of product changes, promotions, and seasonal trends.
• Order, receive, organize, rotate, merchandise and present products and stock in accordance with company standards.
• Monitor the implementation of all corporate policies, initiatives, and Standard Operating Procedures, including timely and accurate submission of all relevant documentation as required.
• Ensure OH&S, food safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained.
• Assist the Department Manager in achieving financial targets and maximizing sales and margins, including forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control.
• Support with managing the department budget.
• Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required.
• Supports an environment of employee engagement.
• Provide feedback for continuous improvement.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements.
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