We want our customer’s experience of food to be extraordinary, beginning with their visit to The Root Cellar. To create this experience we seek passionate individuals, driven by a shared love of food, experience, and impact. We value integrity, candor, a sense of humour and individuals whose drive for excellence results in a more rewarding work experience for all Team Members – together we will support our corporate strategy, high standards and the community where we live, work and play.
The Root Cellar is home to Team Members who feel a connection to our values, each other & our community. If these values, our support of local farmers, makers & shakers, our stellar customer service and our unrelenting pursuit of an extraordinary customer experience lights a fire in your belly, we know that the future is looking bright. We‘d love to meet you!
We believe in rewarding our team for their time, their energy and their sunshine, for they are the heart and soul of our village green grocers.
When you join us, you will enjoy:
- 20% Team Member discount in our stores
- a competitive salary, with a full bonus structure for our management tier. Every role has a set pay range, so you can progress your salary based on your performance with an annual review.
- great comprehensive benefits for our full time Team Members with a full complement of medical and dental coverage, as well as an employee & family assistance package.
We’re deeply committed to supporting the growth and wellbeing of our Team Members, and we provide both learning and cultural opportunities for you to grow and develop both within your role, and within your team, helping you to reach your full potential.
PLANT SOME ROOTS AT THE POTTING SHED
Do you spread a little sunshine everywhere you go? Are you happiest when you are in the garden? We are looking for seasonal support for our busy spring and summer season and if you are an energetic and passionate, gardening enthusiast who is customer service focused and enjoys sharing knowledge with others, this is the place for you!
This seasonal position has the potential to become permanent. Part-time & Full-time hours are available! Previous experience in a retail environment is an asset, but we are willing to train the right person with the right attitude.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES AT THE CHOP SHOP
Refine your craft (or learn the essentials of butchery) alongside our team of highly skilled passionate butchers and chefs, whilst providing your customers with above and beyond service and an extraordinary food experience. Focused on naturally raised, locally pastured livestock & sustainable high quality meats, we proudly practice whole animal butchery – fresh cuts of pork, beef and lamb fill our cases, alongside an extensive selection of our delicious house made hand tied artisanal sausages, and carefully prepared house marinated meats.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES AT MCKENZIE CORNER
Located at the junction of the city and agricultural farmland, our award-winning flagship market is home to the largest selection of produce on Vancouver Island and is a destination for locals and visitors alike.

CURRENT OPPORTUNITIES AT OXFORD CORNER
When choosing a home, location is everything, and The Root Cellar Oxford Corner is the ONE other location in the city of Victoria that we have always felt would be a perfect home for a Root Cellar. We are so excited to have opened our second location in Cook Street Village, in a community whose values align so beautifully with ours.
NOT JUST ANOTHER MEAT MARKET...
Refine your craft (or learn the essentials of butchery) alongside our team of highly skilled passionate butchers and chefs, whilst providing your customers with above and beyond service and an extraordinary food experience. Focused on naturally raised, locally pastured livestock & sustainable high quality meats, we proudly practice whole animal butchery – fresh cuts of pork, beef and lamb fill our cases, alongside an extensive selection of our delicious house made hand tied artisanal sausages, and carefully prepared house marinated meats.