At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the meat department, manage a team, and ensure exceptional customer service.
- Company: Join Drakes Supermarkets, Australia's largest independent grocery retailer.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, 10% discount, and corporate perks like gym memberships.
- Other info: Full training provided with opportunities for career progression and management qualifications.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team and grow your career in a dynamic environment.
- Qualifications: Must have an Australian trade qualification in Butchery and strong leadership skills.
Exciting Career Opportunity in Ipswich
Attractive salary package and 10% company discount for you and your family.
Full on-the-job training and support provided.
Join Australia's largest independent supermarket.
About us:
Over 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 a highly supportive diverse work culture, with more than 5,500 team members nationally.
- 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes 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 qualifications.
- Vehicle leasing opportunities.
About this opportunity:
We are currently looking for a motivated and hard working applicant to join and lead the meat department. Reporting directly to the Store Manager, this successful applicant will be responsible for the management of a small team, creating rosters, generating orders, completing stock takes and much more!
Working as a part of an enthusiastic team in a highly competitive supermarket environment, applicants will be expected to demonstrate:
- Possess an Australian trade qualification in Butchery (essential).
- Ability to lead and manage a team.
- Ability to order and control costs.
- An understanding of gross profit calculations.
- 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 teams.
- Commitment to work health and safety standards.
Meat Department Manager employer: Drakes Supermarkets
At Drakes Supermarkets, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic and supportive work environment where our team members can thrive. As a Dairy & Frozen Foods Manager, you'll benefit from hands-on leadership opportunities, comprehensive training, and a culture that encourages innovation and personal growth. Located in the heart of the community, we offer competitive benefits and a chance to make a real impact in the lives of our customers.
