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Department Manager, Deli at Save-On-Foods

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Save-On-Foods

Department Manager, Deli

  • Austin
  • Posted on Sep 30, 2026
  • $54,080 - $54,080 /year
  • Full Time

With over 185 stores and nearly 22,000 team members, Save-On-Foods is Western Canada’s largest grocery retail company and a great place to grow your career. Committed to its core values of service, people, innovation, fun and integrity, Save-On-Foods is known for its World Class Team that goes the extra mile for its customers, team members, and communities. A division of Pattison Food Group Ltd., Save-On-Foods is B.C.’s Most Loved Brand and certified a Great Place to Work®.


We are hiring a Department Manager, Deli at our Austin Save-On-Foods location in Coquitlam, BC.


This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, and the successful applicant must have open availability.


You will be responsible for:

  • Leading the department, acting as a coach, mentor, and resource while fostering a positive team environment focused on Always Customer First service.  
  • Delivering operational excellence through customer experience, health and safety, food safety, and merchandising.
  • Engaging and retaining team members through training, performance management, rewards/recognition, and succession planning. 
  • Communicating key messages and business objectives to team members in the department, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. 
  • Reviewing and analyzing financial reports, identifying opportunities to improve performance, and presenting KPIs to the management team.
  • Analyzing business/HR metrics and dashboards of the department.  
  • Supporting with implementing strategies to grow sales and customer loyalty.  
  • Leading inventory counts/period end of the department and resolving issues as required.  
  • Performing all job duties throughout the department as needed, including lifting weight (up to 50 lbs), standing for long periods of time, and working in hot/cold environments.   

You have:

  • 1-3 years of retail experience.  
  • Leadership experience is an asset. 
  • Food Safe Certification. 
  • A post-secondary education in a business related field is an asset.   
  • Experience and/or knowledge with:
    • Achieving sales targets and profitability.
    • Executing merchandising plans and creating in-store displays to drive sales.
    • Human Resources (e.g. training, development, coaching and mentoring).
    • Workforce planning and scheduling considerations.
    • Health and safety policies, procedures, and safe work practices.
  • Proficiency with computer applications.

You are:

  • A leader that embodies and demonstrates our leadership competency model through communication, collaboration, initiative and emotional intelligence. 
  • An effective communicator, with interpersonal and relationship building skills. 
  • Proactive in taking initiative with an entrepreneurial mindset.   
  • Able to thrive in fast-paced, dynamic environment while meeting organizational goals. 
  • Detail-oriented and committed to high standards, consistently upholding department expectations and supporting operational excellence.
  • Results-oriented with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.  


Here are some of the perks we offer:

  • Eligible to participate in the Retail Management Incentive Plan.
  • Get paid every Friday!
  • Exclusive team member offers and discounts.
  • Benefits & pension eligibility.
  • Wellness and team member assistance program.
  • Educational reimbursement & scholarship opportunities.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow.

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Compensation Details:

$54,080.00

Join our Team!

Come be part of an energetic and inclusive team where we work together to have fun and achieve our goals. If you are a positive, customer-focused individual, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and join our growing team!