Fruit & Veg Assistant Manager in Training

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd; Adelaide; Hybrid; AUD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% in-store discount

On-site training

Job summary

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd is seeking a permanent on-site team member to support our busy Adelaide store. You will oversee daily operations, contribute to merchandising, and ensure top-notch customer service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate brings hands-on enthusiasm, strong communication, and knowledge of fresh food and produce. On-site training is provided; join a family-owned, growing retailer with an Australia-wide presence.

Qualifications

• Fresh food retail knowledge required.
• Fruit and Veg knowledge advantageous.
• Ability to supervise and lead team members.
• Understanding of ordering and cost control processes.
• Hands-on attitude with strong customer focus.
• Commitment to customer service excellence.
• Excellent communication with staff and management.
• Ability to liaise across teams and management.
• Merchandising flair to drive displays.
• Commitment to work health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate a team in a busy supermarket environment.
• Ensure efficient stock ordering and cost control.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and product presentation.
• Collaborate with management on merchandising and store initiatives.

Skills

Fresh food retail

Fruit & Veg knowledge

Supervisory skills

Ordering & cost control

Hands-on attitude

Customer service

Communication skills

Team liaison

Merchandising flair

WH&S awareness

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity

• Attractive remuneration and 10% in-store discount
• Permanent position
• Full on site training provided

Drakes Supermarkets is a Retail industry success story. A family owned and operated private company, we are Australia's largest independently-owned supermarket chain. Due to our unprecedented growth, we provide excellent career opportunities within our company.

Working as a part of an enthusiastic team, in a highly competitive supermarket environment, applicants will be expected to demonstrate:

• Fresh food retail knowledge
• Fruit and Veg experience or strong knowledge of Fruit & Veg offering
• Ability to supervise team members
• An understanding of ordering and cost control
• Passion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approach
• Unparalleled commitment to customer service
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to liaise with both team members and management
• A flair for merchandising
• Commitment to work health and safety standards

To succeed within our organisation, applicants must be able to:

• Display a passion for the fresh food retail industry
• Express a positive "can do" attitude
• Problem solve
• Lead by example
• Motivate a team
• Communicate effectively with management, team members, customers and external stakeholders