AddressBakery Area Supervisor - Maternity Contract
About us:
Almost 50 years since Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, Drakes Supermarkets has now become the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia. While we’ve grown from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes Supermarkets has retained the same values since day one.
Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most important people in our business.
What we offer you:
Become a valuable part of highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally, we’re committed to creating an inspiring workplace at Drakes, which supports the development of great people.
- 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes supermarkets and liquor stores
- Wide range of corporate benefits including discounted gym memberships, banking, health insurance and much more!
- In-depth onboarding and career progression opportunities
- Company funded retail management qualifications and first aid/mental health qualifications
- Vehicle leasing opportunities
About the opportunity:
A rare opportunity for a 12-month maternity cover contract to oversee the day-to-day operations of the Bakery department within a designated group of supermarkets with the aim of maximising profit whilst minimising costs. Ensure customer service standards are met, direct reports are fully versed on the targets for the day and that marketing promotions are accurate and merchandised to Drakes’ standards.
What you offer us:
- Knowledge of Bakery department operations
- Mentoring and coaching skills
- High level prioritisation, organisational and time management skills which results in the ability to meet deadlines
- Excellent verbal, written and numerical skills
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent communication skills and people skills with strong internal and external customer focus
- Ability to influence others, build rapport and make positive change
- High level negotiation skills
- Pro-active individual and a lateral thinker
- Confident, mature and professional attitude
- Ability to cope with changing work demands and a fast changing environment
Skills and experience required for the role:
Proven experience in:
- Supermarket Bakery department management
- Achievement of wages/profit results
- Stock management including auto re-order, merchandising, shrinkage prevention etc.
- A leadership role with evidence of coaching and training team members
- Problem solving
If this sounds like the opportunity you’ve been looking for, we’d love to hear from you!
Due to the volume of applications expected, only shortlisted applicants will be contacted. We thank you in advance for your time and interest in this role.
