Produce Manager
PRODUCE MANAGER
Are you passionate about fresh food, leading a team, and creating an exceptional shopping experience?
New World Lincoln is on the lookout for a skilled and motivated Produce Manager to take charge of our vibrant produce department. In this hands-on leadership role, you'll be responsible for maintaining top-quality standards, managing inventory and procurement with a sharp eye for value, and guiding a dedicated team to deliver a stand out department, keeping our shelves looking fresh and inviting. Your ability to make smart buying decisions will play a key role in the department’s success.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone in a current produce managers role looking to take on a new challenge in a supportive and rewarding environment or someone with plenty of produce experience in a 2IC role who’s ready to step up.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead the daily operations of the Produce Department
- Ensure high standards of product quality, freshness, and presentation
- Manage stock ordering, rotation, and waste reduction
- Train, support, and motivate produce staff
- Analyse sales data to make smart informed decisions
- Driving an instore promotional program
- Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations
- Achieve department KPI’s and contribute to the overall store success
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About You
- Previous leadership experience in produce
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent communication and customer service abilities
- A keen eye for quality and a passion for fresh food
- Confident using data to drive decisions and improve performance
- Knowledge of food safety standards and best practices
- Reliable, organised, and calm under pressure
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Working Hours
This is a full-time role, early morning starts, 5 days a week, including one weekend day, with some flexibility depending on business needs.
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At New World Lincoln, we pride ourselves on being a great place to work. You’ll be part of a supportive team environment with opportunities to grow, learn, and be recognised for the contribution you make.
If you're ready to lead our produce team and make your mark, we’d love to hear from you!