Meat Department Lead — Hands-On Manager & Training

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd; Ipswich City; Hybrid; AUD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% staff discount

Gym membership discounts

Health insurance

Vehicle leasing

Career progression

First aid qualifications

Retail management qualifications

Job summary

Drakes Supermarkets is seeking a motivated Meat Department Lead to join our Ipswich store. Reporting to the Store Manager, you will manage a small team, create rosters, generate orders and oversee stocktakes to ensure fresh produce is available.

You must hold an Australian trade qualification in Butchery, demonstrate strong leadership, cost control and customer service, and actively drive merchandising. We offer on-the-job training, a 10% staff discount for you and your family, plus career

Qualifications

• Must hold an Australian trade qualification in Butchery.
• Proven ability to lead and coach a team.
• Experience in ordering and cost control.
• Strong understanding of gross profit calculations.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Commitment to WHS standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the meat department team and prepare rosters.
• Generate stock orders and manage stock takes.
• Monitor margins and control costs.
• Ensure high standards of customer service.
• Collaborate with store management.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Cost control

Gross profit understanding

Customer service

Communication

Merchandising

Coaching / training

Health and safety

Education

Australian trade qualification in Butchery

Job description

Drakes Supermarkets is seeking a motivated Meat Department Lead to join our Ipswich store. Reporting to the Store Manager, you will manage a small team, create rosters, generate orders and oversee stocktakes to ensure fresh produce is available.

You must hold an Australian trade qualification in Butchery, demonstrate strong leadership, cost control and customer service, and actively drive merchandising. We offer on-the-job training, a 10% staff discount for you and your family, plus career