Dairy/Freezer Manager – Hands-On Leader, Growth Path

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd; Gold Coast City; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package and incentiv

Dynamic growing company

Potential for promotion

Job summary

Drakes Supermarkets on the Gold Coast is seeking candidates for a department leadership role opened for expressions of interest. You will bring significant grocery retail knowledge, lead and develop a team, manage stock and costs, and ensure outstanding customer service in a dynamic supermarket environment.

Applicants should demonstrate a hands-on approach, strong leadership, and the ability to motivate a team while upholding safety standards and merchandising excellence.

Qualifications

• Significant grocery or dairy/freezer retail knowledge.
• Experience in leading and managing team members.
• Ordering and cost control expertise.
• Passion and enthusiasm with a hands-on approach.
• Unparalleled commitment to customer service.
• Ability to liaise with staff and management.
• A flair for merchandising.
• Strong leadership and delegation skills.
• Ability to coach, train and performance manage staff.
• Commitment to work health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage store team to achieve customer service and sales targets.
• Oversee merchandising, stock availability, and cost control.
• Coach and develop staff performance and customer focus.
• Liaise effectively with management, staff and external stakeholders.

Skills

Grocery knowledge

Team leadership

Cost control

Customer service

Staff liaison

Merchandising

Delegation

Coaching & training

Work health and safety

Job description

Drakes Supermarkets on the Gold Coast is seeking candidates for a department leadership role opened for expressions of interest. You will bring significant grocery retail knowledge, lead and develop a team, manage stock and costs, and ensure outstanding customer service in a dynamic supermarket environment.

Applicants should demonstrate a hands-on approach, strong leadership, and the ability to motivate a team while upholding safety standards and merchandising excellence.