Grocery Manager: Live-On Island Leadership

Hamilton Island Enterprises; Hamilton Island; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Subsidised staff accommodation

Discounted ferry tickets

Discounts across restaurants and on-is

Activities discount

Job summary

Hamilton Island Enterprises is seeking a hands-on Grocery Manager for Hamilton Island IGA, a permanent full-time, live-on-island role. You’ll partner with the Store Manager to lead a busy supermarket and bottle shop, supporting a team and delivering an exceptional shopping experience for residents, staff and holidaymakers.

This second-in-charge position offers growth, on-island training, and benefits such as staff accommodation and island lifestyle perks.

Qualifications

• Minimum of three years’ experience in a management position.
• Essential experience within a high-volume corporate supermarket.
• Demonstrated experience with POS and ticketing systems.
• A valid driver’s licence.
• A forklift licence.
• Queensland Responsible Service of Alcohol certification.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with the daily operation of the supermarket and bottle shop.
• Lead and develop the grocery team, maintaining high standards of customer service.
• Oversee a team of more than 20 employees when the Store Manager is absent.
• Monitor grocery inventory, order stock and maintain product availability.
• Implement sales targets and manage wastage.
• Ensure correct ticketing and price match compliance.
• Create attractive, well-stocked displays through effective visual merchandising.
• Assist with recruitment, training and employee development.

Skills

People leadership

Grocery operations

Stock management

Ticketing systems

Tools

POS system

Ticketing software

Job description

Hamilton Island Enterprises is seeking a hands-on Grocery Manager for Hamilton Island IGA, a permanent full-time, live-on-island role. You’ll partner with the Store Manager to lead a busy supermarket and bottle shop, supporting a team and delivering an exceptional shopping experience for residents, staff and holidaymakers.

This second-in-charge position offers growth, on-island training, and benefits such as staff accommodation and island lifestyle perks.