Fresh Food Manager

Our popular retail store, based in the heart of the southern suburbs in Cape Town, requires the expertise of a Fresh Food Manager.  Someone with a passion for food, a creative flair and someone who puts customers first.  This person will assist with the day-to-day store operations and form part of the management team.

Duties:

– Responsible for Bakery, Deli, Butchery, Cheese bar and Fruit n Veg

– Understanding and experience with food costs – Profit & Loss, stock takes, GP calculations.

– Involved in promotion planning 

– Deal with suppliers

– Manage in-store adverts and in-store specials weekly

– Rostering of shifts

– Managing a team, providing guidance and discipline

– Responsible for Food Safety – Very important 

– Responsible for the day-to-day running of these service areas in-store

– Form part of the overall management team – assist with opening and closing the store and running the store from time to time. 

Experience & Requirements:

– Prior experience in a retail store – fresh produce experience

– Must have proven track record of previous experience in Fresh food department

– Energy, a love for food, innovative and creative

– Ability to lead and inspire a team 

– Prior experience managing a team – discipline procedures, guidance, mentoring, etc.

– Ability to manage staff and shift rosters

– Customer oriented