Assistant Responsable de Magasin - Grand Toronto (GTA)

Position Title: Assistant Store Manager - Greater Toronto Area (GTA)

Position Type: Full time

Job Requisition ID: 44805

Banner: Food Basics

Employment Type: Permanent

The typical salary range for this position is $67 900.00 - $101 900.00 annually. The base salary offered will be determined based on the candidate’s job-related knowledge, skills, education, experience, and internal equity considerations.

Now Hiring: Assistant Store Managers for Food Basics

Why Join Us
At Food Basics, we’re committed to building a diverse, inclusive, and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued. As an Assistant Store Manager, you’ll play a key role in driving store success, supporting daily operations, and leading a customer-focused team. You’ll contribute to a safe and welcoming environment while gaining valuable leadership experience in a fast-paced retail setting. If you're passionate about people, retail, and making a difference in your community, we’d love to meet you.

Please Note: This role may require occasional travel to various Food Basics store locations across the Greater Toronto Area (GTA), including but not limited to Etobicoke, North York, Toronto, Mississauga, and Brampton. Candidates should be comfortable commuting within these regions as needed to support store operations.

What You’ll Do

• Support the Store Manager in achieving sales, profit, and margin targets, as well as shrink and labor goals.
• Implement merchandising programs, processes, and procedures to optimize operations and profitability.
• Collaborate with Department Managers to set productivity goals and ensure adherence to operational standards.
• Hire, train, and mentor a customer-focused team.
• Create a positive shopping environment by modeling and promoting excellent customer service.
• Direct, coach, and develop team members to excel in their roles.
• Maintain the store in compliance with health, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Ensure operations adhere to company policies, government legislation, and collective agreements.
• Lead store initiatives that enhance community involvement and the store's reputation as a community supporter.
• Monitor local market competition and provide recommendations to address any competitive challenges.
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with vendors and union business representatives.
• Actively adopt and ensure team proficiency with new technologies and tools.

Qualifications

• College or University degree preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive management experience in retail (grocery experience an asset).
• Intermediate Microsoft Office skills.
• Strong business acumen with excellent communication, leadership, and organizational abilities.
• Proven time management skills to succeed in a fast-paced environment.

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