About us
Roger Drake purchased his first supermarket in 1974, and today Drakes is the largest independent grocery retailer in Australia employing over 6,000 team members. Growing from one store to more than 60 stores across South Australia and Queensland, Drakes has retained the same values since day one.
Our mission at Drakes is to provide our customers with exceptional service, value for money, a great range and an outstanding shopping experience. To achieve this, we acknowledge that our customers are the most significant people in our business.
Opportunities
Multiple opportunities are available in the Southern, Northern, and Central regions across all areas in our supermarket (Bakery, Customer Service, Dairy, Fruit & Veg, Nightfill & Service Deli). You’ll be paid above award rates and full training will be provided.
Department Manager in Training - Full-time 38 hours per week
Department Assistant - Casual
You’ll be working in close partnership with the Department Manager to ensure the smooth operations of your department. You’ll learn about ordering stock, merchandising, product ranging, managing budgets, adhering to food safety standards, training & coaching your team, and much more.
Please note, we are looking to hold group interview sessions from w/c 16th June 2025.
What you’ll bring to the team:
- Unparalleled commitment to customer service
- Previous experience leading, mentoring or training a team
- Supermarket/Retail knowledge and experience
- Ability to liaise with both team members and management
- Willingness to learn, take direction and absorb all information
- Commitment to work health and safety standards
- A desire to lead and manage your team
What we can give you in return:
- 10% staff and family discount across all Drakes stores
- Above award rates
- Discounted healthcare, gym memberships and banking
- In-depth onboarding and career progression
- Vehicle leasing opportunities
If you are excited about the opportunity to join our team and expand your retail career with Australia’s largest independent grocery retailer, we encourage you to apply now!
Application questions
Your application will include the following questions:
- Do you have customer service experience?
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Australia?
- How many years' experience do you have in the retail industry?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
- What’s your expected hourly rate?
- How many years of people management experience do you have?
- Do you have a current Australian driver’s licence?
- How far are you willing to travel for work?
Retail & Consumer Products 5,001-10,000 employees
Roger Drake opened his first supermarket in 1974. Today, Drakes is Australia’s largest independent grocery retailer, employing over 6,000 team members. From one store to more than 60 across South Australia and Queensland, we’ve remained true to our core values.
Our mission is to provide exceptional service, great value, a wide range, and a top-quality shopping experience. We know our customers are the most important part of our business.
We value long-term supplier partnerships and operate with the principles of a family business, proudly supporting local producers and manufacturers. All our profits stay in Australia because supporting local is simply the Drakes way.
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