Assistant Grocery Manager

Role Overview

The Assistant Grocery Manager position is designed as a stepping stone into retail leadership within Woolworths Group. This role is fundamental in supporting daily departmental operations and collaborating across the store to ensure an excellent shopping experience for customers while creating a positive workplace for the team.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• Fostering an engaging, inclusive team atmosphere where individuals can be authentic while consistently delivering quality shopping experiences.
• Participating in a four-day workweek schedule, balancing personal life with business needs.
• Learning leadership through structured support from the Store Leadership Pathway to build essential skills and department knowledge.
• Encouraging and demonstrating customer care actions such as Acknowledge, Care, and Thank (Everyday ACTs).
• Prioritizing safety by ensuring all team members follow correct in-store safety procedures.
• Collaborating effectively with others for successful departmental and store outcomes.
• Growing awareness of personal leadership style with a focus on future growth opportunities.
• Supporting a seamless customer experience by appreciating cross-store collaboration.
• Exercising curiosity to develop skills and capabilities for career advancement.

Candidate Qualities and Skills

• Demonstrated ability to engage customers positively and role model excellent service behaviors.
• Commitment to safety standards and protocols.
• Eagerness to learn departmental operations thoroughly.
• Team player who works well through collaboration.
• Developing leadership mindset with drive for progression.
• Appreciation for enhancing the customer's overall shopping experience across the store.
• Continuous learner with curiosity to develop personal and professional skills.

Benefits and Work Environment

• Opportunity for career progression through the Stores Leadership Pathway, offering foundational and advanced leadership experiences.
• Access to employee discounts on various well-known Woolworths Group brands via the Everyday Rewards Program.
• Available workplace well-being support through a 24/7 app resource for employees and their families.
• Paid parental leave for primary caregivers and resources to balance family and work obligations.
• Flexible four-day workweek options designed to support individual work-life balance preferences.

Additional Information

Work Schedule: Tuesday to Saturday, 5:00 AM to 2:00 PM.

Woolworths Group fosters a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging, valuing the varied backgrounds and perspectives of its employees as a strength that enhances innovation and problem-solving. The company welcomes applicants from all backgrounds and commits to accommodating candidates with adjustments throughout the recruitment process. As part of a large employer network with over 200,000 team members, Woolworths supports career growth, flexible work arrangements, and meaningful contributions to serve more than 24 million customers weekly.