Fresh Produce Manager — Lead & Develop Team

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd; Australia; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Drakes Supermarkets is seeking expressions of interest for a dynamic department leader in Queensland. The role offers the chance to run a department as your own business, with flexibility to tailor store service and product offerings to local customers.

Strong leadership in fresh foods, fruit and vegetables, and a hands-on approach are highly valued. The successful applicant will demonstrate significant fresh food knowledge, a track record in staff management and cost control, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Significant fresh food retail knowledge is essential.
• Experience in Fruit and Vegetable Management is essential.
• Expertise in leading and managing staff, including rostering and coaching, is required.
• Strong understanding of gross profit calculations and cost control is important.
• A hands-on approach with a passion for customer service and merchandising is expected.

Responsibilities

• Lead and operate the department like your own business.
• Tailor store service and product offerings to local customer needs.
• Coach, train, and performance manage staff.
• Ensure health and safety standards are maintained.
• Liaise with staff and management to drive sales and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Fresh food knowledge

Fruit & Vegetable management

Staff leadership

Cost control

Gross profit understanding

Staff rostering

Customer service excellence

Merchandising

Leadership & delegation

Coaching & performance management

Health & safety

Education

No formal qualifications specified

Job description

Drakes Supermarkets is seeking expressions of interest for a dynamic department leader in Queensland. The role offers the chance to run a department as your own business, with flexibility to tailor store service and product offerings to local customers.

Strong leadership in fresh foods, fruit and vegetables, and a hands-on approach are highly valued. The successful applicant will demonstrate significant fresh food knowledge, a track record in staff management and cost control, and a passion for