Store Manager

Store Manager

The Canadian Smokehouse Ltd.

Location: Sherwood Park, Alberta

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Start Date: Mid-September 2026

Salary: Competitive salary + uncapped bonus program

About Us

The Canadian Smokehouse is a proudly Alberta-made artisanal meat products company, specializing in small-batch beef jerky, sausage, and smoked meats. Every product we make starts with 100% Alberta beef — aged, seasoned, marinated, and smoked using traditional methods for maximum flavour and quality. We're a startup built on old-fashioned craft and family-business values, opening our first shop in Sherwood Park this September. We're looking for a hands-on Store Manager to help us build something special from the ground up — someone who's ready to be on-site and available to start by mid-September as we prepare for opening.

About the Role

As Store Manager, you'll be the face and backbone of our retail shop — responsible for day-to-day operations, customer experience, staff supervision, and inventory, while helping shape the culture of a brand-new business. This is a truly hands-on role: you should be just as comfortable jumping behind the counter, helping slice and package product, or covering a shift as you are managing the team and the books. This is a great opportunity for someone who wants real ownership over how a store runs, not just a role that follows an existing playbook.

Responsibilities

● Oversee daily retail operations, including opening/closing procedures, cash handling, and point-of-sale management

● Hire, train, schedule, and supervise retail/counter staff

● Manage inventory levels for jerky, sausage, pepperoni, and other smoked meat products, including ordering and stock rotation

● Ensure compliance with Alberta food safety and handling regulations

● Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming shop environment

● Deliver excellent, knowledgeable customer service and handle escalated customer concerns

● Support fulfillment of large or custom orders (including regional shipping orders)

● Track sales performance and provide regular reporting to ownership

● Assist with local marketing efforts and community engagement (farmers markets, events, etc.)

● Help establish and refine store processes and standard operating procedures as a founding team member

● Step in and support any position as needed — counter service, packaging, stocking, or production — especially during the opening period

Qualifications

● 2+ years of retail management experience, ideally in food, grocery, or specialty retail

● A true hands-on approach — willing and able to jump into any role in the shop when needed, not just oversee from the office

● Available to start by mid-September 2026 to support store opening

● Food safety certification (or willingness to obtain one) — e.g., Alberta Food Safety Basics

● Strong leadership and team management skills

● Excellent customer service and communication skills

● Comfortable with POS systems, basic inventory management, and cash handling

● Ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods

● Passion for quality, locally made food products is a strong asset

● Experience in meat retail, butchery, or food production considered an asset but not required

What We Offer

● Competitive salary based on experience, plus an uncapped bonus program with real earning potential as the business grows

● The chance to help build a startup from day one, with room to grow into a larger role as the company expands

● A hands-on, close-knit team environment

● Employee discount on all products

Pay: From $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental care
• Store discount

Work Location: In person