Grocery Store Leader: Hands-On Manager & Growth

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Drakes Supermarkets in Adelaide, SA, Australia, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations and drive exceptional customer service. The role requires hands-on leadership in a competitive grocery environment and a focus on team development, stock control, and store presentation.

You will work with a dynamic team to tailor offerings to customer needs, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with WH&S standards while pursuing business growth and promotions within the stores.

Qualifications

• Significant grocery and fresh food retail knowledge.
• Experience in leading and managing team members.
• Ordering and cost control expertise.
• Strong understanding of gross profit calculations.
• Accurate staff rostering.
• Hands-on approach with passionate customer service.
• Ability to liaise with staff and management.
• Merchandising flair and visual presentation.
• Excellent leadership and delegation skills.
• Commitment to work health and safety standards.
• Ability to coach, train and performance manage team members.

Responsibilities

• Support store leadership in daily operations and staff management.
• Oversee ordering, stock levels and cost controls.
• Foster excellent customer service and store presentation.
• Coach and develop store team members to meet targets.
• Uphold WH&S standards and policies.

Skills

Grocery knowledge

Team leadership

Cost control

Staff rostering

Gross profit understanding

Customer service

Merchandising

Coaching and training

Work health and safety

Job description

Drakes Supermarkets in Adelaide, SA, Australia, is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations and drive exceptional customer service. The role requires hands-on leadership in a competitive grocery environment and a focus on team development, stock control, and store presentation.

You will work with a dynamic team to tailor offerings to customer needs, mentor staff, and ensure compliance with WH&S standards while pursuing business growth and promotions within the stores.