Fresh Manager, Durban

About the role: We’re seeking an experienced Fresh Manager to oversee our client’s produce, deli, and perishables sections. The ideal candidate understands the importance of freshness, presentation, and customer experience — ensuring every display reflects excellence.

Profile: Responsible for maintaining exceptional standards in all fresh departments — fruit & veg, deli, butchery, and seafood. Focused on freshness, merchandising, and customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities:

· Manage daily operations across fresh produce, deli, and cold foods.

· Maintain product quality, stock rotation, and freshness standards.

· Drive sales through attractive merchandising and strong supplier relationships.

· Monitor shrinkage, wastage, and implement effective controls.

· Lead and develop the fresh department team to deliver exceptional service.

Ideal Candidate:

· 5 years’ retail experience in a fresh foods environment (deli, produce, butchery).

· A passion for quality and customer experience.

· Strong leadership and communication skills.

· Commercial awareness and stock management proficiency.

Attraction Hook: A key leadership role ensuring the store’s reputation for premium quality and freshness — ideal for a candidate from a premium award winning fresh store.