Retail Manager

The Trustee for Budania Investment Trust AND The Trustee for T; Colac; On-site; AUD 72,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Leadership development

Supportive team environment

Career development in retail

Job summary

Subway Colac is seeking a Store Manager to lead daily operations in Colac, Victoria, ensuring consistent service, brand standards and safe food handling.

You will recruit and develop staff, manage stock, scheduling and financial reporting to drive profitability, while delivering excellent customer experiences.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualifications in retail management, business management, hospitality or a related field are desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in retail, food service or quick-service food business management.
• Experience in staff supervision, rostering, recruitment and employee training.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock ordering, sales monitoring and cost management.
• Ability to analyse business performance and implement operational improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Subway Colac to ensure efficient store management and brand compliance.
• Recruit, interview, induct staff; supervise performance; monitor attendance; manage leave and staffing levels.
• Prepare rosters, allocate duties, and coordinate staff training.
• Forecast stock, liaise with suppliers, check deliveries, and manage stock rotation.
• Monitor inventory, coordinate stock orders and stocktakes; investigate variances; implement controls.
• Monitor sales, labour costs and operating expenses to support profitability.
• Reconcile takings and oversee cash handling; prepare deposits; maintain records.
• Prepare and review management reports on sales, costs, variances; drive improvements.
• Ensure products meet quality and presentation standards; comply with food safety and health regulations.
• Establish customer service standards; monitor feedback; address complaints.
• Oversee store cleanliness, organization, presentation; ensure safe environment.
• Coordinate promotional activities and marketing initiatives per Subway guidelines.
• Maintain staff records, sales reports, inventory documentation.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Education

Retail/Business/Hospitality management qualification

Job description

Benefits

• Full-time employment opportunity
• Opportunity to develop leadership and business management skills
• Supportive team environment
• Career development opportunities within the food retail industry

Task & responsibilities

• Oversee the daily operations of Subway Colac, ensuring efficient store management and compliance with established operational standards.
• Recruit, interview and induct employees, supervise staff performance, monitor attendance, approve leave requests and maintain adequate staffing levels to meet business needs.
• Prepare staff rosters, allocate duties and coordinate employee training to support efficient store operations and consistent service delivery.
• Forecast stock requirements, liaise with suppliers, check incoming deliveries and manage stock rotation to maintain product availability, freshness and minimise wastage.
• Monitor inventory levels, coordinate stock ordering and stocktakes, investigate stock variances and implement appropriate stock control measures.
• Monitor sales revenue, labour costs and operating expenses to support the store's financial performance and profitability.
• Reconcile daily takings, oversee cash-handling procedures, prepare banking deposits and maintain accurate financial and operational records.
• Prepare and review management reports covering sales, labour costs, stock variances, wastage and overall operational performance, implementing improvements to control costs and enhance profitability.
• Ensure products meet required quality, freshness and presentation standards, and maintain compliance with Subway brand requirements, food safety standards, workplace health and safety obligations and applicable local council health regulations.
• Establish and maintain customer service standards, monitor customer feedback and implement corrective actions to address complaints, service issues and recurring concerns.
• Oversee store cleanliness, organisation and presentation to maintain a safe and welcoming environment for customers and employees.
• Coordinate promotional activities and implement relevant marketing initiatives in line with Subway brand guidelines.
• Maintain accurate staff records, sales reports, inventory documentation and other business records required for effective store management.

Qualification & experience

• Relevant qualifications in retail management, business management, hospitality or a related field are desirable.
• Demonstrated experience in retail, food service or quick-service food business management.
• Experience in staff supervision, rostering, recruitment and employee training.
• Strong knowledge of inventory control, stock ordering, sales monitoring and cost management.
• Ability to analyse business performance and implement operational improvements.
• Strong leadership, communication, organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of food safety, workplace health and safety, and relevant compliance requirements.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced customer-facing environment.

About Company

Subway Colac is a local Subway restaurant serving customers in Colac, Victoria. Subway is an internationally recognised quick-service food brand specialising in made-to-order sandwiches, wraps, salads and related food products. The store aims to provide convenient food options, consistent product quality and reliable customer service in accordance with Subway brand standards.

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Work Type: Full time

Salary: $80000-80000