assistant manager - retail

Title posted on indeed.com - Assistant Manager

Posted on October 19, 2026 by Employer details Grounds For Coffee

Job details

We are currently seeking an Assistant Manager to fill a FT position in a busy café with a kitchen/bakery/cafe in-house. We are looking for someone with the motivation and interest to thrive and grow with us in this long-term position. Skills and abilities we expect from you: · Relevant management experience leading a team of 5 or more employees. · The focus and drive to pick up and learn many new tasks quickly. · The ability to multitask efficiently. · Experience with stock management and coordination. · Familiarity with up-selling techniques. · Fluent in English (both written and spoken). · 3+ years experience in customer relations. · Ability to see projects and tasks through to the end. · Comfortable working in close quarters with employees, management, and customers. · Comfortable meeting tight deadlines. · Comfortable following recipes carefully. · Ability to work in a fast-paced and demanding environment. · Friendly and positive attitude. · Reliable transportation (Shifts start as early as 5:00am). · Comfortable making mistakes but always ready to learn from them. These are qualities we will take into account, but aren?t necessary for us to consider you: · Kitchen experience. · Experience with POS/Quickbooks/Microsoft Office. Good to have: · Hepatitis A shot (is a required condition of full employment). · Food Safe level 1 (is a required condition of full employment). · Covid-19 vaccination. · Baking experience. · Barista/Café experience. · WHMIS. · First Aid. · Experience with scheduling. This position offers RRSP contributions, tips, and extended healthcare benefits. Since it is a single vacancy with specific abilities, only those short-listed for interview will be contacted. Thank you for your interest. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Pay: From $23.61 per hour Benefits: * Dental care * Discounted or free food * Extended health care * Life insurance * On-site parking * Store discount * Vision care Work Location: In person