Fruit and Veg Chargehand

Main purpose of the role: To ensure the Fruit and Veg Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be:- Minimum 1 years` experience as a Sales Assistant with experience in Fresh Food Departments and ordering- Excellent communication skills- Have a true passion for the food industry and as such be creative and innovative with the fresh offering- The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees- The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment with the ability to multi task under pressure Main duties:- Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative- Achieve sales targets and margins as agreed with the store manager- Adhere to weekly stocktaking procedures- Ensure purchasing of stock is carried out in accordance with procedures and control of stock rotation, so that the quality and freshness of the goods is of the highest order;- Participate in quality review meetings and ensure actions resulting from same are carried out- Minimise waste and shrink in the department- Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times- Bring new ideas to the department through regular research and benchmarking against competitors- Deal with all customer queries and efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy- Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working