Department Manager - Produce

Job description / Role

The Company:

“Exciting Relocation opportunity!” Quest Search and Selection is currently partnering with a supermarket chain in Bermuda! The business operates both small supermarkets and convenience stores strategically situated across the island.

Serving the community for over four decades they focus on quality and providing a premium choice in meats, seafood, and fresh produce.

This is an opportunity to work in one of the friendliest islands in the Northern Hemisphere, with an income tax-free salary and relocation support; this is a once in a lifestyle opportunity!

The Role:

The Department Manager is responsible for staff supervision and the overall efficient running of the entire produce department.

Responsibilities of this Department Manager – Produce

- Leading the Produce department across all stock and sales KPI’s
- Delegating effectively to all staff members
- Accurately record all invoices and transfers
- Conduct department inventories with precision and efficiency.
- Efficiently place product orders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness, based on projected product movement and customer demand.
- Ensure a comprehensive selection of seasonal products is available at all times.
- Set product prices in accordance with the company’s price lists.
- Know and ensure that all staff follow the procedures for rotating, merchandising, and displaying products
- Adhere to company guidelines while merchandising fresh produce to optimize sales and profits.
- Ensure that a clean, safe, and healthy work environment is maintained
- Possess a helpful and courteous demeanor at all times
- Establish and maintain effective communication channels with staff, store managers, and the Group Produce Manager.

To be successful in this Department Manager – Produce

- At least 2years+ experience as a as a Supervisor or a Floor Manager /Department Manager
- You must have experience within the Produce department
- Must have experience in past or present within a supermarket retailer or foodhall.
- You must have strong leadership experience & excellent communication skills
- Proficient in computer skills, including Microsoft Office, Excel, Word, PowerPoint,
- Able to prioritise multiple tasks and have excellent organisational skills.

Benefits of this Department Manager – Produce

- Bonus potential guarantee once store is in profit (awarded 2% of net profit)
- Paid holiday + 10 Bank holidays
- Contracts are renewed every year
- Flight tickets over
- Relocation allowance
- Accommodation for your 1st month
- access to a vehicle for your 1st month (generally a scooter or motorbike for ease to get around island)
- Full orientation once on the island
- Private healthcare (to buy into)
- Work Permit
- Friendly community and extensive expat community
- Amazing weather
- Always close to a beach
- Duty Free shopping!

This is a great opportunity as part of your career progression and be part of an evolving business.

If you have the right skills based on the description above please apply now.

Salary:
USD 4,500 to 5,000 per month inclusive of fixed allowances.
Additional benefits: plus benefits

About the Company

Quest Search & Selection is a specialist recruitment consultancy with over 20 years' experience in sourcing the world's best candidates for the global Retail, FMCG and Hospitality sectors.

With offices in the UK & Dubai, we have an international presence and a global reach. Our recruiters place candidates locally and internationally for a wide variety of roles focusing on the following areas:

Retail Buying & Merchandising, E-commerce & Digital, Food & Beverage, Hotels, Hospitality & Operations, Retail Stores & Operations, HR & Recruitment, Procurement, Supply Chain & Logistics, Sales & Marketing, Technical and New Product Development.

We work in partnership with our clients who range from famous international brands within the Retail, Restaurant, Hotel and Consumer products space. Our reputation is built on our in-depth understanding of the industry and our consultants' skill, knowledge and passion for their sectors.