Fruit & Veg Department Lead — Hands-On, Training & Discounts

Drakes Supermarkets; Drakes Branch (VA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Corporate benefits

Discounted gym memberships

Health insurance

Vehicle leasing opportunities

Job summary

Drakes Supermarkets is seeking a motivated leader to head the Fruit & Veg department at our Semaphore store. You will manage a small team, create rosters, place orders and perform stock takes, driving a hands-on, customer-focused operation.

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will champion fresh food standards, merchandising, and safe working practices while contributing to a dynamic supermarket environment that values service and community trust.

Qualifications

• Fresh food retail knowledge.
• Hands-on approach to tasks.
• Unparalleled commitment to customer service.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to liaise with both team members and management.
• A flair for merchandising.
• Commitment to work health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage a small team in the Fruit & Veg department.
• Create rosters for staff.
• Generate orders and complete stock takes.
• Lead the Fruit & Veg department at the Semaphore store.
• Collaborate with Store Manager to maintain customer service standards.

Skills

Fresh food knowledge

Hands-on approach

Customer service

Communication skills

Liaison with team/management

Merchandising

Health & safety

Job description

Drakes Supermarkets is seeking a motivated leader to head the Fruit & Veg department at our Semaphore store. You will manage a small team, create rosters, place orders and perform stock takes, driving a hands-on, customer-focused operation.

Reporting to the Store Manager, you will champion fresh food standards, merchandising, and safe working practices while contributing to a dynamic supermarket environment that values service and community trust.