Regular Store Hours: Mon - Sat 8:00am - 8:00pm; Sun 9:00am - 7:00pmGood People, Good Food. Do you love healthy, organic products? Want to work in a fun environment that helps you grow and thrive? Come to work at Nature's Fare Markets.Department Manager - Bistro (Food Services)In our Bistro, we are passionate about creating delicious food made with carefully chosen organic, local, sustainable ingredients: fresh produce, ethically raised and grass‑fed meat and dairy, and products without additives or preservatives. Our customers love our fresh juices and smoothies, gourmet sandwiches and wraps, salads, hearty soups, entrées, and an array of baked goods. And, of course, we offer tasty options for a variety of food preferences including vegan, vegetarian, gluten‑free and paleo diets.The Department Manager – Bistro oversees the daily operations of the Bistro department, ensuring that they run efficiently and smoothly. This dynamic role will lead the growth of this department from both a preparation and onsite food production capacity as well as facilitating a second‑to‑none customer experience for our guests.PerksCompetitive wage range $22.50 – 27.00/hr, experience dependentHealth spending accountSweet store discountPositive team environment (work with like‑minded, mission‑driven people)What we are looking forA passion for organic food and natural medicine and love of the retail and grocery industryStrong, effective leadership skillsExcellent communication skillsMinimum of 2 years’ experience in a management/supervisor rolePrevious food service experience in a fast‑paced, customer‑centric environmentExperience in a retail environment, including food service, smoothie, coffee, and deli style services,



preferredMust be available to work evenings and weekendsYou're a delegator and able to direct the work of others but are always able to work as part of a team and foster a positive work environmentStrong organizational skillsMust have proven exceptional customer service skillsFood Secure certificateAbility to manage multiple competing priorities under pressureWhat you'll be doingManage the day‑to‑day operations and performance of the Bistro Department team, including setting direction for daily tasks, providing in‑the‑moment coaching to team members, and taking a hands‑on approach to leadership within the department to empower your team to excelSet the standard of customer service expected from all Bistro employees and actively work with the management team to meet standards of operationsManaging inventory and writing orders to ensure adequate stock levels for department while reducing food wasteMonitor and maintain stock inventory levels to avoid over and under stock problemsManage product storage, maintenance, and rotation activities to avoid any damages or spoilagesAssist in preparation of inventory and sales budgetsAnalyze profit and loss statements and recommend improvements to meet department goalsDevelop sales promotion programs to attract more customersCoordinate with employees to operate the Bistro to achieve sales goalsWith support of the Store Manager, manage the human resource components of the team including hiring, performance evaluations, and coaching and disciplinary conversationsEnsure cohesive interaction between all team members and undertake conflict resolution when necessaryCollaborate with other managers and corporate teams to provide new ideas and feedback as well as to execute brand‑wide initiativesMaintain and promote current knowledge of company policies and procedures, and hold your team members accountable to following these as they apply to their daily responsibilitiesBe a champion of company mission and values by putting people first, doing the right thing, engaging with our community, challenging the status quo and last but not least, creating a FUN work environment!Nature's Fare Markets is an equal opportunity employer and as such we strive to foster a workplace where individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and respected.#J-18808-Ljbffr

📌 Department Manager - Bistro (Food Services) - $22.5 - $27 An Hour (Toronto)
🏢 Nature's Fare Markets
📍 Toronto