- Are you passionate about community, the environment, equality and social responsibility?
- Do you have retail management experience, or are ready to step up to a management role?
- Do you yearn to work with a loyal and committed team to further develop an organisation which has been a trusted part of the Blue Mountains community for 40 years?
The Blue Mountains Food Co-op is looking for a wonderful person to manage the operations of its two retail stores in Katoomba. This is a full time role; job share will be considered for suitable candidates.
Our mission is to provide high quality food and eco-friendly products, and support and inspire members and the local community to make healthy, sustainable living choices.
The role is responsible for the following:
- Leading a well-established team to deliver delightful customer service
- Developing the team to unleash their passions and meet their career goals
- Growing sales and profitability
- Optimising stock levels
- Improving operational practices
- Meeting all WHS and other policy and legal requirements
The person we are looking for will have a blend of technical retail management skills, and a passion for working in a co-operative environment, which is based on the values of self-help, self-responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.
SELECTION CRITERIA:
Essential:
- Demonstrated management experience, preferably in a retail environment
- Demonstrated leadership experience
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to work collaboratively and consultatively
- Ability to interpret and apply legislation including WHS, EEO and regulations relating to retail food stores
- High level of computer literacy including use of Microsoft Excel, Word and experience in MYOB and Point of Sale software
- Ability to create and manage a business budget and to interpret and assess financial performance
- Outstanding problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise and manage competing demands under pressure
- Commitment to the mission, aims, and values of the Blue Mountains Food Cooperative
- Member of the Blue Mountains Food Cooperative Ltd (or willingness to join)
Desirable
- Food and wholefood retail experience
- Experience working in community organisations and with volunteer Boards
- Understanding of the Co-operative business model
- Extensive knowledge of wholefoods
If you believe you have what it takes to work cooperatively, sustainably, and imaginatively with the Co-op staff, board, customers and community, let us know why you believe you have what it takes.
Further information can be obtained from [email protected] using the subject line: Store Manager - Blue Mountains Food Co-op - Katoomba enquiry via EthicalJobs.
A position description is attached.