FT - TEMP. Front End Manager Belmont

Requisition ID: 196481 Career Group: Store Management Job Category: Retail - Front End Travel Requirements: 0 - 10%Job Type: Full-Time Country: Canada (CA) Province: British Columbia City: LangfordLocation: 9480 Belmont Thrifty FoodsPostal Code: V9B 0W9 Embark on a rewarding career with Sobeys Inc., celebrated among Canada’s Top 100 employers, where your talents contribute to our commitment to excellence and community impact. Our family of 128,000 employees and franchise affiliates share a collective passion for delivering exceptional shopping experiences and amazing food to all our customers. Our mission is to nurture the things that make life better – great experiences, families, communities, and our employees. We are a family nurturing families. A proudly Canadian company, we started in a small town in Nova Scotia but we are now in communities of all sizes across this great country. With over 1,600 stores in all 10 provinces, you may know us as Sobeys, Safeway, IGA, Foodland, FreshCo, Thrifty Foods, Lawtons Drug Stores or another of our great banners but we are all one extended family. Ready to Make an impact? The Front End Manager is responsible for coaching, motivating, and developing department staff to foster customer loyalty, fulfil customer needs and actively contribute to an environment of employee and customer engagement. They are fiscally responsible for the operation of the department and will manage budgets, labour costs, inventory control, product presentation and merchandising while adhering to all protocols, procedures, policies and other programs and initiatives. Here’s where you’ll be focusing: People Leadership Create a coaching and development culture for all store employees that embraces a passion for food Demonstrate outstanding leadership while serving as a role model Manage direct reports including selection, orientation, training and development, performance management, succession planning and compensation Manage store operations and communicate requirements/changes to department employees as required Customer Offering 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 exceptional 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 Policy/Regulatory Adherence Ensure all applicable company policies and procedures are communicated and adhered to by employees Ensure that Occupational Health & Safety, Food Safety, and other regulatory requirements and procedures are implemented and maintained Maintain a thorough understanding of all relevant company programs and attend training as required Financial Balance cash office according to company policies and procedures Manage the department budget and ensure the department achieves all financial targets and maximizes sales and margins, including appropriate sales forecasting, variance analysis and correction, and labour cost control Personal/ Professional Development Thorough understanding of all relevant company programs; attend training as required Keeps abreast of local competitor activity, industry trends and makes recommendations on internal pricing, promotions, and product policies Employee Engagement Act as the employer of choice by actively supporting an environment of employee engagement Initiate, support, participate and lead community and charitable events and activities. Other Duties Coordinate maintenance of department equipment and repairs Provide feedback for continuous improvement Maintain a clean and safe working environment as per Company requirements Other duties as required What you have to offer: Minimum 18 months of retail store experience, front-end department experience preferred High School Diploma Full knowledge of total store and department operations Experience reading and analyzing financial reports, and experience in developing and adhering to budgets Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite Above average communication skills (oral and written) Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package, which varies by role and designed to help our teammates to live better – physically, financially and emotionally. The salary range for this position is $48,000.00 - $66,000.00 . We will consider factors such as your working location, work experience and skills as well as internal equity, and market conditions to ensure that you are paid fairly and competitively. Our Total Rewards programs, for full-time teammates, goes well beyond your paycheque: Competitive Benefits Package, tailored to meet your needs, including health and dental coverage, life, short- and long-term disability insurance. Access to Virtual Health Care Platform and Employee and Family Assistance Program. A Retirement and Savings Plan that provides you with the opportunity to build and add value to your savings. A 10% in-store discount at our participating banners and access to a wide range of other discount programs, making your purchases more affordable. Learning and Development Resources to fuel your professional growth. Parental leave top-up Paid Vacation and Days-off We are committed to accommodating applicants with disabilities throughout the hiring process and will work with applicants requesting accommodation at any stage of this process. We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools to support efficiencies in the candidate screening, assessment, and recruitment processes. These AI tools do not make hiring decisions on behalf of the Company, these decisions are made by our Hiring Teams. Please note: successful candidates will be required to provide documentation to prove their legal ability to work in the position during the onboarding process. Documentation will be assessed by the employer prior to commencement of work.

The Front End Manager is responsible for leading, coaching, and developing department staff to ensure excellent customer service and engagement. They also oversee daily store operations, including budget management, inventory control, and adherence to safety and company policies.

Candidates must have a minimum of 18 months of retail store experience, with front-end department experience preferred. A high school diploma and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite are required, along with the ability to analyze financial reports and manage budgets.

• Health coverage • Dental coverage • Life insurance • Short-term disability insurance • Long-term disability insurance • Virtual health care platform • Employee and family assistance program • Retirement and savings plan • In-store discount • Learning and development resources • Parental leave top-up • Paid vacation • Paid days-off

• Customer servicePreferred
• Food safetyPreferred

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• People leadership
• Performance management
• Budget management
• Inventory control
• Merchandising
• Customer service
• Financial reporting
• Sales forecasting
• Labour cost control
• Product knowledge
• Communication skills
• Coaching
• Occupational health and safety
• Food safety
• Microsoft office suite
• Sales Forecasting
• Retail Operations
• Product Knowledge
• Maintenance Coordination
• Virtual Health
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Statement Analysis
• Management
• Customer Service
• Communication
• Customer Engagement
• Continuous Improvement Process
• Training And Development
• Loyalty Programs
• Employee Engagement
• Performance Management
• Occupational Safety And Health
• Sales
• Food Safety And Sanitation
• Leadership
• Inventory Control
• Microsoft Office
• Operations
• Succession Planning
• Visual Merchandising
• Competitive Analysis
• Payroll Cost

• Retail
• Management & Leadership
• Customer Service & Support
• Finance & Accounting
• Front End Manager
• Assistant General Manager
• Managing Directors and Chief Executives
• General and Operations Managers

Minimum education

High school

Minimum experience

0+ years

Apply by

Aug 28, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week