Fresh Produce Manager - Coles Supermarkets - Hornsby

Coles Group; Hornsby; On-site; AUD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Novated car leases

Share plan

Paid parental leave

Learning pathway

Job summary

The Coles Group is seeking a capable Leader to head the fresh produce department across a busy store in New South Wales. Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll own the day-to-day operations, ensure the department is exceptionally presented, welcoming, and aligned with Coles standards.

You’ll build a high-performing team, manage rostering, stock control and waste, and drive a one-team culture that prioritises health, safety and outstanding customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a team in a busy retail setting.
• Ability to coach and develop team members to hit sales and rostering targets.
• Capable of maintaining store standards, stock rotation, and waste control.
• Momentum to drive a one-team culture prioritising safety and wellbeing.
• Able to energise the team and deliver with pride.
• Deliver outstanding customer service and shopping experiences.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day running of the fresh produce department.
• Lead, coach and develop the team to meet targets and rostering needs.
• Maintain department standards including stock, rotation, waste and quality.
• Foster a collaborative culture focused on health, safety and wellbeing.

Skills

Leadership experience

Coaching and developing teams

Fast-paced environment

Stock control and rotation

Waste management and quality control

Health, safety and wellbeing

Customer experience focus

Job description

From small everyday moments among the team to larger-scale changes unique to a business like ours, as a Leader, you’ll see the impact of your work connecting to customers and the communities we serve. Whether you’re in a store, distribution centre, manufacturing site or on the road, you’ll play an important part in how we achieve our purpose of helping Australians eat and live better every day.

About The Role

Reporting to the Store Manager, you’ll have full accountability for the day-to-day running of our fresh produce department. You’ll take pride in contributing to a store which is exceptionally presented, welcoming and engaging for our customers, team members and local community.

About You And Your Skills

• Previous experience working in a fast-paced environment
• Direct leadership experience as you’ll need to lead, coach and develop your team to meet sales targets, cost control and rostering requirements
• To maintain excellent department standards including monitoring stock, rotation routines, waste and quality control
• To drive a one team culture which celebrates success and puts our team members health, safety and wellbeing first
• Ability to look ahead, energise your team and deliver with pride
• To delight our customers with an outstanding shopping experience

What’s in it for you?

• More cash staying in your pocket Eligible team members receive 5% discount all year round on your Supermarket and Liquor online and in-store purchases. We also offer additional periods of double discount (10%) at various times throughout the year. As well as hotdeals exclusive to team members that translate into additional savings.
• Reward through recognition Give and receive recognition, linked to our Coles values, through our digital recognition platform ‘mythanks’. You can accumulate points to redeem in the online shop for exciting gifts and electronic gift cards from an extensive range of retailers.
• Structured and long term learning pathway Comprehensive induction, management and people leadership training provided so you can thrive in this role and whatever is next.
• Novated car leases Looking for a new car? We provide access to novated leasing for eligible team members.
• Investment in your future Become a part-owner of the Coles Group. Our annual team member share plan offer allows eligible team members to make regular pre-tax salary sacrifice deductions to purchase Coles Group shares.
• Paid parental leave We understand how important your life outside work is and offer permanent team members paid parental leave to support you in balancing work and family.

About The Recruitment Process

We’re continuing to build a gender equitable team, and a culture that is just as diverse, inclusive and welcoming as the communities we serve. We are committed to creating a workplace that is safe and respectful for our team. We encourage applications from people of all ages, cultures (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples), abilities, sexual orientation and gender identities.

We’re happy to adjust our recruitment process to support candidates with disability. For further information and additional contact details visit the ‘Our Recruitment Process’ section of our careers site or email [e-mail]

Employment Type Full time