Assistant Chef Manager (Cambridge)

Job Description Deliver warm, confident, and engaging customer service that reflects Farm Boy’s commitment to the best fresh shopping experience. Work closely with the Department Manager to execute departmental strategies and achieve stated goals and performance objectives. Support team development through training, coaching, motivation, and recognition while maintaining a high level of trust, confidentiality, and professionalism. Build a positive, collaborative team culture by leading regular huddles to share goals, celebrate successes, strengthen product knowledge, and encourage two‑way feedback. Bring our food experience to life by preparing and cooking fresh offerings for our hot and cold bar and grill stations. Support daily department operations to ensure excellent customer service, effective merchandising and rotation, adequate staffing coverage, and consistently high cleanliness standards. Provide office and administrative support including inventory management, ordering, invoicing, scheduling, and payroll functions. Promote transparent communication and adherence to company policies and government regulations to support compliance across the team. Follow all corporate policies and procedures with a strong focus on Health & Safety, Food Safety, HACCP compliance, and proper equipment use. Support store operations by assuming other related duties on a periodic basis. Qualifications Genuine passion for delivering engaging and exceptional customer service. Completion of a post‑secondary program with an emphasis in Culinary Management, plus a minimum of 1 year of progressively responsible supervisory or management experience in a similar role (or an equivalent combination of education and experience). Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment by effectively managing priorities while maintaining a high level of performance. Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills, supported by strong mathematical aptitude. Comfort learning and using manual and automated systems, with prior experience working with a variety of computer software programs. Ability to work in a hands‑on setting that involves extended periods of standing, heavy lifting, and work that may be performed in cooler, freezer, and outdoor conditions. Flexibility to work a dynamic schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays. Fluency in English; French language skills considered an asset. Benefits Comprehensive benefit program and coverage that varies by position. Coverage may include healthcare, dental care, disability coverage, life insurance, and registered retirement savings program. 10% discount on in‑store purchases. On‑the‑job training and prioritization of internal promotions to help you grow and embrace new opportunities. Opportunity to support local neighbourhoods through community programs. Additional Information We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to apply—including those with non‑traditional career paths. We strive to create an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. Accommodations are available upon request for employees and applicants who may require them. We do not use AI to assist in the recruitment process and this job posting is for an existing vacancy. #J-18808-Ljbffr Farm Boy