St. Paul Food Store Manager

Cornerstone Co-op invites applications for the position of Food Store Manager to lead our Food Store team on a full-time basis at our Food Store located in St. Paul, Alberta . Reporting to the Food Coordinator.

What you’ll do

• Lead the successful day-to-day operation of the St. Paul Food Store, with accountability for financial performance, sales growth, operational excellence, staffing, safety, customer service and overall store results.
• Drive sales and profitability through effective merchandising, pricing, inventory management, promotions, customer loyalty initiatives, and strong execution of store programs.
• Monitor store performance and implement strategies to achieve sales, margin, expense, and operational targets while identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and business growth.
• Develop, coach, and support a high-performing team by fostering employee engagement, accountability, development, succession planning, and a positive work environment,
• Build and maintain strong relationships with member-owners, customers, team members, vendors, internal partners, community stakeholders, and other external contacts.
• Ensure high standards for customer service, merchandising, store presentation, food safety, asset protection, loss prevention, and compliance with company policies, procedures, professional standards and applicable legislation.
• Lead annual planning, goal setting, budgeting, workforce planning, and corporate talent management processes for the Food Store.
• Ensure required administrative duties, reporting, inspections, and documentation are completed accurately and on time.
• Represent the Co-operative positively within the community and lead by example in demonstrating behaviours that reflect the Co-operative’s vision, mission, values, brand, and commitment to safety.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Food Coordinator.

Why it matters

We need you to lead outstanding Co-op experiences.

Who you are

• You have 3 – 5 years of relevant experience including a minimum of 3 years experience leading leaders in a retail food environment.
• Previous management within the Co-op Retailing System will be considered an asset.
• You possess strong leadership skills and enjoy coaching and developing a team.
• You are able to lift, push, pull and carry up to 50 lbs. Loads exceeding 50 lbs. will be managed with lifting equipment or assistance in accordance with safety guidelines.
• You can successfully complete required background checks, including a Criminal Record Check and credit check.
• You have a valid Class-5 driver’s license and can provide a satisfactory 5-year standard driver’s abstract.
• You are action oriented, customer focused and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic work environment.
• You are proficient with Microsoft Office 365 and can manage files and administrative documentation.
• You are honest, trustworthy, results-driven and strive for excellence in your work.
• You believe in building relationships and collaborating with others to achieve shared goals.
• You are customer-focused and passionate about delivering exceptional service.

Who we are

Here at Cornerstone, we provide meaningful and rewarding careers with the ability to learn and advance. Whether you are starting your career, looking to re-enter the workforce, or looking for a new career opportunity, we welcome all applicants. We respectfully acknowledge that we do business on Treaty 6 territory, the traditional meeting grounds and gather place for our Indigenous neighbours and the homeland of the Metis. At Cornerstone, we embrace diversity and inclusion in an environment that promotes our values of Instills Trust, Collaboration and Customer Focused. Cornerstone Co-op proudly delivers outstanding customer service experiences to over 32,000 members from 23 different locations in communities (St. Paul, Elk Point, Two Hills, Mannville, Dewberry, Vermilion, Wainwright & Provost).

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards Package that includes

• Industry-competitive compensation
• Full Benefits plan available for team members working 24 hours or more per week
• Company matched pension plan for eligible team members
• Team Member Discount Program
• Team Member Appreciation Incentives and Bonus Potential
• Mental Health and Wellness Support Programs
• Professional Development and Training Opportunities
• Community Volunteerism Recognition Program

This position will remain open until filled.

For more information regarding this opportunity, please contact Talent and Culture.

Email: [email hidden] | Phone: 780-853-6732 | Fax: 780-853-6563

Team Members interested in the above position are to inform their immediate supervisor of their intentions before they approach the contact person. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.