Meat Department Manager | Hands-on Leadership & Stock Control

Drake Supermarkets Pty Ltd; Samford Valley; Hybrid; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10% staff discount across stores

Corporate benefits package

Onboarding and career progression

Company funded retail management and 1

Vehicle leasing opportunities

Job summary

Drakes Supermarkets in Samford Valley is seeking a motivated and hands-on Meat Department Leader to join our Samford store. You will manage a small team, create rosters, place orders and conduct stock takes, ensuring freshness and profitability.

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will drive exceptional customer service, oversee costs, and contribute to merchandising and team development in a fast-paced supermarket environment.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in fresh food or meat department.
• Strong understanding of gross profit and cost control.
• Ability to coach, train and performance manage teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the meat department team, including rostering and workload planning.
• Order placement and stock takes to ensure product quality and availability.

Skills

Team leadership

Stock management

Rostering

Cost control

Customer service

Communication

Merchandising

Hands-on approach

Education

Trade qualification in Butchery

Job description

Drakes Supermarkets in Samford Valley is seeking a motivated and hands-on Meat Department Leader to join our Samford store. You will manage a small team, create rosters, place orders and conduct stock takes, ensuring freshness and profitability.

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will drive exceptional customer service, oversee costs, and contribute to merchandising and team development in a fast-paced supermarket environment.