New Zealand Job Openings

Foodstuffs SI

Head of Fresh - New World Ashburton

ASHBURTON

FULL TIME

August 28, 2024

Head of Fresh
Full time
Do you have a passion for fresh foods, have an extensive knowledge and a proven track record in a Fresh Foods Department within the supermarket retail environment, and looking to take a step into Senior Management? Then this is for you.
We are looking for a person who can lead and drive the execution of high quality, freshness and consistent product availability across all our Fresh Food Departments, while ensuring that we exceed in standards of customer service and financial performance. Working alongside our Dry Goods Operations Manager, you will form part of the senior leadership team reporting directly to the Owner Operator.
The key responsibilities are:

Having a passion for quality, fresh products, great customer service and ensuring our store is positively engaged with the Mid Canterbury community
Leading, coaching and supporting the Bakery, Butchery, Produce, Service Deli, and Seafood department managers (direct reports)
Ensuring the store's fresh food presentation expectations are being met and exceeded
Being involved in manager goal setting to ensure required objectives are being met
Working with the department management team to achieve the companies KPIs
In conjunction with the Compliance Manager, ensuring the store's fresh foods compliance work is being undertaken as required and that excellent audit results are being achieved
People management including wage and hours budgets, rostering, recruitment, training coordination, performance and disciplinary management
Meeting and exceeding your own agreed KPIs
In the absence of the Head of Dry Goods, taking over responsibility for the whole store

The key qualifications and skills required are:

A minimum of three years’ experience in a management role in a supermarket or retail environment, preferably in a Fresh Foods Department within the Foodstuffs Group
An eye for detail and ability to guide the presentation of Fresh Foods Departments
Supermarket compliance knowledge including food safety and health & safety in a fresh foods environment
High level of IT systems and computer skills

Personal attributes required are:

The ability to communicate successfully with a wide range of people including team members, department managers, business owners and external organisations
Excellent oral and written communication skills with excellent attention to detail
Strong financial and analytical skills
Outstanding planning and organising skills - able to work with minimum supervision
Strong interpersonal and relationship skills
Team Player – who will support and collaborate effectively
Excellent time management with the ability to multitask and prioritise being essential

The days and hours of the position will be discussed at the time of the interview, however there is a requirement to work one weekend day per week.
All of our roles require the delivery of fantastic ‘Customer Service’ philosophy.
Applications close: Sunday 15th September - but don’t wait till then get your application in now!
Overseas applicants must hold New Zealand citizenship, New Zealand Permanent Residency or a Valid New Zealand Work Permit.

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