Fresh Produce Manager

IGA; Atherton; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Fresh St Market IGA Atherton is seeking an experienced Produce professional to run our Flagship Fresh Produce Department. You will manage day-to-day operations, ensure quality and freshness, and supervise staff to deliver exceptional customer service.

Preference will be given to applicants with supermarket management experience in Fresh Foods, strong leadership and budgeting skills, and the ability to work early mornings and weekends on a 7-day roster.

Qualifications

• Experience running a Produce department in a supermarket or similar environment.
• Strong merchandising skills with a focus on quality and freshness.
• Ability to lead, train and supervise a small team.
• Experience planning and managing budgets and targets.
• Good communication and customer service skills.
• Comfort with stock ordering, stock control and rostering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the Produce department.
• Ensure highest quality and freshness of produce.
• Order, monitor and manage stock levels.
• Train, roster and supervise team members.
• Plan, monitor and manage budgetary goals.
• Implement strategies to achieve department goals and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Produce management

Merchandising

Leadership

Budget planning

Customer service

Stock management

Staff training

Roster management

WH&S knowledge

MS Office/Excel

Tools

Excel

Stock/employee mgmt software

Job description

Are you interested in being part of the successful, enthusiastic and lively team at Fresh St Market IGA, Atherton?

Our business is growing and due to internal succession we are looking for an experienced produce professional to run our Flagship Fresh Produce Department

About us:

Fresh St Market is an award winning, family owned and operated Independent Supermarket that has been crowned best IGA in Australia - twice. Fresh St Market IGA's purpose is to bring happiness to every table and aspire to showcase the best local produce the Atherton Tablelands has to offer.

Key Responsibilities Include:

Day-to-day operations of a supermarket Produce department or similar industry experience.

Experience in effective and eye catching produce merchandising

Ensure the highest quality and freshness of our produce offerings.

Order, monitor and manage stock.

Train, roster and supervise team members.

Plan, monitor and manage budgetary goals.

Implement strategies to achieve departmental goals and maintain a high standard of productivity and customer satisfaction.

Preference will be given to applicants with the following skills and experience:

Previous experience in supermarket management or related role, particularly with Fresh Foods

Strong leadership, interpersonal, organisational, time management and communication skills with a focus on customer service.

Good working knowledge of word, excel, emails, internet, able to learn stock and employee management programs.

Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment, dynamic, team-oriented environment.

Demonstrated reliability, punctuality and a strong work ethic.

Willingness to learn and adhere to WHS and food safety regulations.

Able to work early mornings and weekends (7 day roster).

The right to work in Australia (visa sponsorship considered for the right applicant)