Retail Food Lead - Inspire Teams & Elevate Service

Retailworld Resourcing

Auckland

On-site

NZD 82,000 - 86,000

Full time

3 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts
Birthday day off
Incentives

Job summary

Retailworld Resourcing in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a hands-on retail leader to join a premium food retailer. You will work alongside the Store Manager to lead a busy store, inspiring the team and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The role focuses on frontline leadership, staff engagement, and maintaining high standards in product presentation and service. A clear career pathway to Store Manager is offered with excellent staff discounts and incentives.

Qualifications

  • Leadership experience in retail, hospitality, food or customer-focused environments.
  • Ability to lead from the front and build strong team relationships.
  • Passion for food, cooking and quality products.
  • Strong communication and customer-first mindset.

Responsibilities

  • Support the Store Manager with day-to-day running of a busy retail operation.
  • Lead, motivate and develop a large team to achieve their best.
  • Deliver outstanding customer service and share passion for food.
  • Maintain high standards across merchandising, presentation and store operations.
  • Drive team performance, commercial results and operational efficiency.
  • Create a positive, energetic team culture where people enjoy coming to work.

Skills

Leadership
People management
Customer focus
Communication

Job description

Retailworld Resourcing in Auckland, New Zealand, is seeking a hands-on retail leader to join a premium food retailer. You will work alongside the Store Manager to lead a busy store, inspiring the team and delivering exceptional customer experiences.

The role focuses on frontline leadership, staff engagement, and maintaining high standards in product presentation and service. A clear career pathway to Store Manager is offered with excellent staff discounts and incentives.

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