Fresh Manager

K2 Recruit; Durban; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Fresh Manager located in Durban, South Africa. The role involves overseeing produce, deli, and perishables sections to ensure excellent freshness standards, presentation, and customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate has at least 5 years of retail experience in fresh foods, demonstrating strong leadership and communication skills. This key role is perfect for someone passionate about quality and exceptional service, contributing to the store’s reputation for premium products.

Qualifications

• 5 years’ retail experience in a fresh foods environment (deli, produce, butchery).
• A passion for quality and customer experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations across fresh produce, deli, and cold foods.
• Maintain product quality, stock rotation, and freshness standards.
• Drive sales through attractive merchandising.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Commercial awareness

Stock management

Job description

About the role:

We’re seeking an experienced Fresh Manager to oversee our client’s produce, deli, and perishables sections. The ideal candidate understands the importance of freshness, presentation, and customer experience — ensuring every display reflects excellence.

Profile:

Responsible for maintaining exceptional standards in all fresh departments — fruit & veg, deli, butchery, and seafood. Focused on freshness, merchandising, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage daily operations across fresh produce, deli, and cold foods.
• Maintain product quality, stock rotation, and freshness standards.
• Drive sales through attractive merchandising and strong supplier relationships.
• Monitor shrinkage, wastage, and implement effective controls.
• Lead and develop the fresh department team to deliver exceptional service.

Ideal Candidate:

• 5 years’ retail experience in a fresh foods environment (deli, produce, butchery).
• A passion for quality and customer experience.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Commercial awareness and stock management proficiency.

Attraction Hook:

A key leadership role ensuring the store’s reputation for premium quality and freshness — ideal for a candidate from a premium award winning fresh store.