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Store Manager - Blue Mountains Food Co-op - Katoomba

Blue Mountains Food Cooperative Ltd
  • 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.

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