Job description
Who We Are
Started in 1983, For Good Measure is Victoria's original Bulk Food Store, now in its second generation of family ownership. We specialize in bulk, natural and specialty foods and our customers buy everything here from fresh produce grown on our family farm and eggs grown in Cobble Hill to dried fruit, BC grown grains and flour, spices, raw nuts and even fresh roasted nuts from our in-store kitchen. We pride ourselves on our customer service. Our small stores and small teams allow our staff to get to know the products and the customers on a personal level.
Our James Bay store is our second location. We opened in June 2020 after taking over the existing grocery store which had operated since 1910. While the store has changed hands many times and names a few times, it has remained a staple of the community for over 100 years. Our James Bay store has its own in-house café and patio. From live music performed by musicians that live in James Bay to staff that live in the neighbourhood and walk to work we strive to maintain the store as a community hub. We focus on local produce and products and above all else quality. Our patio that we call ’The Hideaway’ is a sunny outdoor space that frequently has live music, pop up food carts and other events.
Not only does our James Bay location list over a hundred bulk items, roast its own nuts in-house but also specializes in local produce and grocery products including Halburton Farm, Sunwing, Dumpling Drop, Four Quarters Meats, Galloping Goose Sausage Company, Wildfire bread, Mosi Bakery, Island Farms Milk, Tree Island Yogurt and many others.
Summary or Position
The Store Manager reports directly to the owner and is responsible for the day to day operations of the store. The successful candidate will work with our small team of 5-10 to ensure we are meeting our stores objectives while delivering the exceptional customer experience we are known for. They will take an interest in the community and work hard to get to know the customers. We are looking for someone who is organized and who can work within and lead a small team.
This role is for our James Bay location at 579 Niagara St. Victoria BC, V8V 1H8.
Roles & Responsibilities
Knowledgeable in coffee, food, and grocery products
Experience using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat Reader
Experience using POS (point of sale) system
Experience using digital bookkeeping systems
Ability to work within and lead a small team
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Ability to work under pressure
Ability to work with combinations of extended periods of sitting, standing, and/or walking
Ability to multitask
Must be able to lift 50lbs comfortably
Personable and outgoing
Interest in community
Must be organized
Good time manager
Hard worker
Positive attitude
High attention to detail
Good written communication
Flexibility
Patience
Resourcefulness
Job Requirements
Bachelor's Degree
2 Years Grocery Store Manager experience
2 Years Coffee Shop Manager experience
3 Years Barista experience
3 Years Customer Service
3 Years Retail Sales experience
Valid BC Drivers License
Benefits
Extended Health Care
Dental Care
Vision Care
Life Insurance
Disability Benefits
Paramedical Services Coverage
25% Store Discount
Job Type: Permanent Full-time
Pay: $35.45 per hour
Expected hours: 32 per week
Benefits:
Dental care
Disability insurance
Extended health care
Life insurance
Store discount
Vision care
Schedule:
10 hour shift
Day shift
Evening shift
Monday to Friday
Morning shift
Night shift
Weekends as needed
Education:
Bachelor's Degree (required)
Experience:
Retail sales: 3 years (required)
Coffee Shop Management: 2 years (required)
Grocery Store Management: 2 years (required)
Barista: 3 years (required)
Customer service: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
Driving Licence (required)
