Department Lead – Dairy

The Happy Apple | Ascot Vale

Full-Time | 38 hours per week

Love food? Love people? Love a beautifully stocked fridge?

We’re looking for aDepartment Lead – Dairy to join our team at The Happy Apple Ascot Vale.

This is a hands‑on leadership role where you’ll take ownership of ourDairy, Chilled Meat & Freezer departments from what’s on the shelf, to what’s on order, to how the team delivers the experience.

What you’ll be up to
Keep the department fresh, full, organised and looking fantastic
Manage ordering, stock, ranging, and promotions
Keep a close eye on sales, margin, and waste
Build great relationships with our suppliers
Champion FIFO, food safety, temperature control, and compliance
Use data and customer insights to find ways to make the department even better
Work closely with Store Leadership and our Buying Team
Create a positive, accountable and fun team setting

What we’re looking for

You’ll be an experienced retail leader whoknows your stuff,



loves food and genuinely enjoys working with people. Ideally, you’ll have:
2+ years' retail leadership or management experience
Dairy or fresh food experience (a big plus!)
Strong product and food safety knowledge
Experience with ordering, stock control, and merchandising
Commercial nous - you know your sales, margin, and waste
The confidence to lead, coach and hold a team accountable
A hands-on, can-do attitude
Food Safety Supervisor certification is preferred but not essential.

Why Happy Apple?

We’re a proudly independent, family-owned neighbourhood grocer. We care aboutgreat food, excellent people and excellent stores .

Our four values say it all:CARE | QUALITY FIRST | BE GENUINE | STAY CONNECTED

If you’re ready to take the reins of a busy, high-quality department and make it your own,we’d love to hear from you!
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📌 Department Lead Dairy Melbourne (Australia)
🏢 The Happy Apple Greengrocer
📍 Australia