Fresh Foods Manager

We are looking for a hands-on and driven Fresh Food Manager to lead our busy fresh departments - Bakery, Seafood, Deli & Cafe)

You will oversee the daily operations of the department teams, ensuring our shelves & cabinets are stocked with the freshest, highest-quality products.

Key Responsibilities:

• Team Leadership: Train and cultivate a dedicated team of department managers, assistants and supervisors.
• Quality & Inventory Control: Oversee stock rotation, minimize wastage, and maintain strict inventory accuracy and margin control.
• Health & Food Safety: Ensure compliance with New Zealand Food Safety standards, Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) regulations, and workplace health and safety protocols.
• Customer Service: Set the standard on the floor, handling customer inquiries and ensuring an engaging, vibrant shopping environment.
• Financial Performance: Drive departmental sales targets, manage gross profit margins, and execute promotional merchandising plans.
• Innovate: Get creative, adding exciting new products to our range.

What We Are Looking For:

• Proven experience (3+ years) in a fresh food, or FMCG retail management role.
• Sound knowledge of food safety regulations and strict health and safety standards.
• Strong commercial acumen—the ability to calculate margins, manage shrinkage, and analyse sales data.
• A natural leader who knows how to motivate staff during fast-paced, peak retail periods.
• Tech-savvy with experience using SAP, Storeline & Safefood Pro

What We Offer:

• A competitive salary package reflective of your experience.
• Excellent career progression and training opportunities with a respected, Kiwi-owned brand.
• A supportive, energetic team environment where no two days are the same.
• Staff discounts and access to comprehensive wellbeing initiatives.

If you are ready to take the next step in your retail career and own the floor, we want to hear from you!

Apply now

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