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 store's service and product 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
- Bakery experience (qualifications are not essential)
- Expertise in supervising team members
- An understanding of ordering,
cost control and gross profit
- Accurate staff rostering will be an advantage
- Passion and enthusiasm, with a very "hands on" approach
- Unparalleled commitment to customer service
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to liaise with both staff and management
- A flair for merchandising
- 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, employees and external stakeholders