Delicatessen and Seafood Assistant Manager

PAK'nSAVE Kapiti is the Largest Supermarket on the Kapiti Coast! We pride ourselves on being Fresh As, Cheap As and Sweet As! 

Our purpose is to deliver a superior experience for our team, customers & community.

We have an exciting assistant management opportunity in our soon to be joint Delicatessen and Seafood Departments in a full-time permanent capacity. So, whether you are a seasoned people leader looking for a change or ready to step up to your next career challenge then read on because we want to hear from you!  

You and the Job…

The goal of this role is to be a support to the department manager. Whilst assisting with administration tasks you will also actively work in the department providing guidance to the team and helping ensure that we get consistent high-level leadership across the entirety of the department's operational hours.

• Provide exceptional leadership of our delicatessen & seafood team, always being above the line and willing to get stuck in
• Always thinking customer and ensuring that the level of service not only yourself but the team provides is second to none
• In it together – whether undertaking administration tasks or supporting and the guiding the team through day-to-day operations you exude the spirit of collaboration  
• Adept at coaching conversations that help drive performance and team spirit
• Ability to multi-task, work with people from all walks of life, trouble-shoot, and remain unflappable under pressure
• Be a people person, that brings both energy and calm to situations
• An understanding of foundational HR practices related to team management – including the maintenance of confidential information, performance and attendance management, training and development
• Experience in rostering and it’s impacts on wage budgets
• A result orientated person – you are pragmatic, detail oriented and always stiving to achieve excellence
• You understand the value of team and can recognize that you are successful when the team are successful
• Physically fit – the role requires you to be constantly on your feet, maintaining the workflow of the department and assisting both team and customers including jumping in to serve as and when required
• Understanding of regulatory practices – health and safety and food safety are critical in this work area
• Welcome growth, challenge, and change – we love progressive thinking and have a vision to continue growing the department, challenging the status quo by giving opportunities that support the team’s development and our customers shopping experience

Days and Hours:

Whilst we have yet to set the specifics of this as we will adjust for the right person, it is critical that you are both flexible and reliable in your roster. You will be required to work 1 day in the weekend and do both opening and closing shifts throughout your week as to lead the team we must be seen by the team.

Other Details:

• All applicants must have the ability to work within NZ and be able to pass a pre-employment drug test.
• We will be interviewing as suitable candidates come to hand and therefore reserve the right to close this advert early.

For more information - please email our People & Capability Manager Cat on: catherine.jarvis1@pns.co.nz