Drakes Supermarkets is a Retail industry success story. A family owned and operated private company, we are Australia's largest independently-owned supermarket chain. Due to our unprecedented growth, we provide excellent career opportunities within our company.
The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to treat the department as if it were their own business. They will be given the flexibility to tailor the stores service and products offering to meet the specific needs of the customers within the local area.
Working as a part of an enthusiastic team, in a highly competitive supermarket environment, applicants will be expected to demonstrate:
Fresh food retail knowledge
Experience in Service Deli is a bonus
Ability to lead and manage team members
Ordering and cost control
Experience with rostering
Passion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approach
Unparalleled commitment to customer service
Excellent communication skills
Ability to liaise with both team members and management
A flair for merchandising
Strong leadership and delegation skills
Ability to coach, train and performance manage team members
Commitment to work health and safety standards
To succeed within our organisation, applicants must be able to:
Display a passion for fresh food within the grocery retail industry
Express a positive "can do" attitude
Problem solve
Lead by example
Motivate a team
Communicate effectively with management, team members, customers and external stakeholders