Groceries Retail Department Manager

Victoria Fruit Palace; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Victoria Fruit Palace in Melbourne’s St Kilda area is seeking a hands-on Grocery Manager to lead our grocery and front-end teams. You will own day-to-day operations, drive customer service excellence, and coach staff to deliver growth and consistent standards.

The role requires proven leadership in retail, strong supplier relations, and a proactive approach to merchandising and inventory. Join a thriving, customer-focused store with opportunities to contribute to expansion.

Qualifications

• Hands on, can-do approach with ownership of responsibility.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution ability.
• Knowledge of the grocery/retail industry and product knowledge.
• Problem solving and eye for detail.
• Ability to coach, mentor and motivate staff.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Stock purchasing and management with inventory control.
• Rostering and management of staff.
• Manage OH&S in the store.
• Communicate with current and prospective suppliers.
• Add to our product lines.
• Report to the Store Manager.

Skills

Hands on approach

Ownership of responsibility

Strong communication

Conflict resolution

Industry knowledge

Product knowledge

Problem solving

Coaching & mentoring

Staff motivation

Organizational skills

Job description

Full time Position based in the St Kilda area for a Grocery Manager in a Retail Store.

A positive individual who has excellent customer service and can take ownership and responsibility for managing our front-end and grocery department.

We are looking for a hands on experienced leader, who can lead our team, ensuring that they are trained and informed to enable our consistent growth and continuous excellence in customer service.

As a Grocery Manager you will have proven experience in this role. Your Retail industry experience, Knowledge and insight will inform and drive your team, relationships with suppliers and help to identify new opportunities.

You will be responsible for the day to day running of operations.

You will have:

• Hands on Can Do approach and ownership of responsibility
• Strong communication and conflict resolution ability
• Knowledge of our industry and knowledge of product.
• Problem solving and an eye for Detail.
• Ability to Coach, Mentor and Motivate your Staff.
• Strong Communication and Organisational Skills

Your Role:

• Stock purchasing and management and Inventory control
• Rostering and management of Staff
• Manage OH&S in the Store
• Communicate with Current and Prospective Suppliers
• Add to our product lines.
• Report to the Store Manager

You will get:

• An Excellent salary
• The opportunity to work in and grow a thriving business.
• A friendly & supportive work environment