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Grocery Department Manager

Job in Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Listing for: Fish Recruit
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-22
Job specializations:
  • Retail
    Retail & Store Manager
  • Management
    Retail & Store Manager, Operations Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 65000 CAD Yearly CAD 50000.00 65000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
We’re looking for an experienced Grocery Department Manager to take ownership of a fast-moving grocery department within a retail environment. This role is hands-on and leadership-focused, balancing team management, inventory execution, and a strong customer experience.

If you enjoy leading people, keeping operations tight, and running a department like it’s your own, this role will be a great fit.

Key Responsibilities
  • Run the day-to-day operations of the grocery department, including ordering, receiving, stocking, and product rotation
  • Maintain accurate inventory levels through regular checks, audits, and reporting
  • Lead, train, and support grocery team members to ensure strong performance and engagement
  • Set clear expectations around service, food safety, and operational standards
  • Ensure the department is well-organized, clean, and customer-ready at all times
  • Manage product dating, markdowns, and recalls in line with food safety requirements
  • Partner with store leadership on promotions, merchandising, and new product rollouts
  • Step into Manager-on-Duty responsibilities as needed to support store operations
  • Key Qualifications
  • Previous experience managing a grocery or retail department
  • Strong understanding of grocery operations, inventory flow, and food safety practices
  • Confident people leader with the ability to coach and motivate a team
  • Comfortable working in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment
  • Experience using inventory and POS systems
  • Flexible availability, including mornings, evenings, and weekends
  • Physical & Work Environment
  • On-your-feet role requiring standing and walking throughout the shift
  • Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
  • Regular bending, reaching, and movement between sales floor, backroom, coolers, and freezers
  • Mix of hands-on floor work and administrative tasks such as scheduling and reporting
  • The salary range for this role is $50-65k. All applications are reviewed by real people — we do not use AI or automated screening tools in our recruitment process.
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