Cooperative Grocery Store Manager

Under the supervision of the Board of Directors, you will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the Bloum cooperative grocery store. You are responsible for the 4 versatile employees and a team of students es, and together you ensure the daily operation of the store.

Your missions:

• Supervise, train and support multi-skilled employees and students;  

• Supervision and support of the salaried team and students for the daily tasks of the store;

• Responsible and supervising orders with the versatile team;

• Responsible for the commercial strategy;

• Reception and advice to cooperators/visitors in the philosophy of the project with the versatile team;

• Responsible for the general communication of the grocery store (on social networks, in the media, through posters);

• Monitoring of the register of shares and payment of contributions;

• Foster collective intelligence;

• Ensure, in operational and management choices, that the balance is maintained between the store's economic objectives and the social and civic objectives carried out by the cooperative;

•  Participate in the development of the cooperative project in collaboration with the working groups, the Board of Directors and the cooperators;

• Guarantee the quality of service and the proper maintenance of the store;

• Ensure compliance with hygiene, safety and procedural standards;

• Supervision and maintenance of general accounting with the external accounting office.

• Efficiency, rigor;

• Experience in team management;

• Autonomy, responsiveness, ability to adapt, management of unforeseen events, initiative;

• Ability to work cooperatively;

• Good relationship with cooperators/visitors;

•  Adherence to the values of the social economy and cooperation,

• Understanding of the issues of social diversity, accessibility, inclusion and citizen participation;

• Ability to articulate economic viability and social purpose in management decisions;

• Interest in participatory approaches and democratic governance;  

• qualities of listening, dialogue, creativity and cordiality. 

Qualifications: 

• Experience in the management of a store (preferably in the food industry) of at least 2 years;

• Strong computer skills (knowledge of Odoo software is an asset);

• Ease in human resources and accounting;

• Communication and networking skills;

• Knowledge of Dutch and English is an asset.

Interviews will start from August 17, 2026. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted by phone or email to arrange an appointment date and time. We thank all applicants for their interest.