Food Store Manager

Food Store Manager – Full Time

Portage Food Store

Deadline for applications March 6, 2026

 

Description:

Homestead Co-op is hiring a Full-Time Food Store Manager at our Portage Food Store location. 

Who we are: 

Co-op does business differently. As a co-operative, we believe in working together to serve Western Canada, delivering profits back to our communities and investing in sustainable growth. To learn more about who we are and how you can help bring our brand to life, visit us at www.homesteadco-op.crs

What you’ll do:

Reporting into the B2C Operations Manager, this position is a part of the Leadership Team. This role is responsible for providing strategic direction to Food Store Team Leaders and Members to ensure safe, effective operations and processes which align with the strategy, objectives and vision of the respective departments. This role will work collaboratively with the Senior Leadership Team to determine current and future capabilities required for effective execution of merchandising, marketing, image/fixed assets, talent development in addition to driving sales.

Who you are:

You are looking for a career in Retail and:

• You have excellent customer service skills, communication skills and the ability to problem solve.
• You are highly motivated and organized.
• You possess strong interpersonal skills.
• You demonstrate the ability to provide leadership and motivate employees.
• Must be able to work a variety of shifts including days, evenings and weekends.
• You’re honest and trustworthy, are results-orientated and strive to be the best in what you do.
• Must have Grade 12 or Equivalent with a preference for post-secondary education (business diploma or degree)
• Must have previous experience (5 to 10 Years) in progressive and successful retail management.

Core Competencies:

Proven abilities in the following competencies is considered an asset:

1. Builds Effective Teams – Building strong-identity teams that apply their diverse skills and perspectives to achieve common goals.
2. Manages Conflict – handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
3. Drives Vision and Purpose – Painting a compelling picture of the vision and strategy that motivates others to action.
4. Manages Ambiguity – Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clear.
5. Demonstrates Self-Awareness – Using a combination of feedback and reflection to gain productive insight into personal strengths and weaknesses.

Our Team Members receive competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package and an employer matched pension plan. We encourage our Team Members to take advantage of learning opportunities, to grow and develop and to foster a culture of teamwork and innovation. 

At Co-op, we embrace diversity and inclusion, and we’re working to create a workplace that is as diverse as the communities we serve. 

 

To apply please go to the career section of our website at www.homesteadco-op.crs

 

Sorry, we are no longer accepting paper/emailed applications.

 

We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected to continue in the recruitment process will be contacted.

Homestead Consumers Co‐op Ltd. is here to serve our members and customers with products and services that help build, feed, and fuel individuals and communities. We are a different kind of business, being member-owned means that any profits are returned to our members and stay in the local economy. We live where you live, work where you work, and help grow the economy right here.