Produce Department Manager – Fresh Food Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Attractive salary package

Incentives

Promotion opportunities

Job summary

Drakes Supermarkets is seeking expressions of interest for leadership in the Fruit & Vegetable department. The role calls for dynamic retail experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to drive customer-focused service in a competitive supermarket environment.

Applicants should demonstrate significant fresh food knowledge, expertise in managing fruit and vegetables, and the ability to coach a team, control costs, and optimize merchandising while upholding safety standards.

Qualifications

• Significant fresh food retail knowledge.
• Experience in Fruit and Vegetable Management is essential.
• Expertise in leading and managing team members.
• Ordering and cost control expertise.
• An excellent understanding of gross profit calculations.
• Accurate staff rostering.
• Passion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approach.
• Unparalleled commitment to customer service.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Fruit & Vegetable department to meet sales and margin targets.
• Coach, train and performance manage staff to drive high standards.
• Coordinate rostering to ensure adequate coverage during peak times.
• Oversee merchandising, stock levels, and product presentation.
• Collaborate with store management to tailor local offering to customer needs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards and company policies.

Skills

Fresh food retail knowledge

Fruit & Vegetable management

Team leadership

Cost control

Staff rostering

Customer service

Merchandising

Job description

Drakes Supermarkets is seeking expressions of interest for leadership in the Fruit & Vegetable department. The role calls for dynamic retail experience, strong leadership, and a hands-on approach to drive customer-focused service in a competitive supermarket environment.

Applicants should demonstrate significant fresh food knowledge, expertise in managing fruit and vegetables, and the ability to coach a team, control costs, and optimize merchandising while upholding safety standards.