Grocery Supervisor

Connings Food Market, Appleby

Full Time, 37 hours

Do you have a positive, energetic, can-do attitude? Do you lead by example and do the right thing? Do you have your teammates backs? If you answered yes to all three let’s chat!

Connings Food Market is looking for a Grocery Supervisor to support the Grocery Manager in leading our grocery team and providing an exceptional shopping experience for customers at the Appleby store.

  • As a Grocery Supervisor at Connings Food Market you will assist the Grocery Manager in ensuring the Grocery Department operates smoothly on a daily basis. Your role will involve closely monitoring the shop floor and providing support to the grocery team. Your enthusiasm and commitment to excellence will contribute to creating a welcoming and well presented store for our shoppers.  

    This a full-time position working Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday with hours to be discussed. Please note that this role requires availability to work at least one day during the weekend.

    • Direct and organize the team filling, displaying and maintaining the dry goods, meat, alcohol, chilled and frozen stock

    • Guide the teams workflow and ensure work is carried out efficiently in a positive and collaborative manner

    • Provide the team with initial and ongoing training, encouragement and support

    • Deliver and maintain exceptional customer service standards across our team

    • Ensure work areas are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe, manner that adhere to health and safety regulations

    • Manage stock orders and inventory of perishable items, implementing promotions to minimize waste

    • Monitor quality, expiration dates, and ensure proper stock rotationReceive, verify, and unpack incoming goods

    • You will be adaptable, have the ability to think on your feet and make effective decisions

    • Lead from the front and inspire the team

    • Have clear and effective communication skills

    • Be capable of managing multiple tasks simultaneously while supervising the team

    • Have a sense of urgency, excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritise workflow efficiently

    • Maintain high presentation standards and have an eye for detail

    • Deliver exceptional customer service

    • Be physically fit and able to lift up to 20kg

    • Be flexible with days and hours when needed

    • Have experience in a similar role

  • You will be part of an amazing team in an exciting and varied role. Working in a family-owned business who values the part their people play. In this fast-growing business you will have career advancement and development opportunities. As well as generous staff benefits and perks.

  • Please include a covering letter with the following:

    1. Summarise your previous experience applicable to the role.

    2. Describe your suitability for an active, physical role.

    3. A detailed breakdown of your availability and flexibility.

    Applicants should have NZ residency or a valid NZ work visa.