The Food Depot Wagga Wagga

1 day ago

Wagga Wagga, Australia WHSmith Full time

**Come join our team at The Food Depot in Wagga Wagga**

**The Company**:
WHSmith is an historic British retailer focusing on news, books and convenience, and is a renowned, competitive leader in the travel market worldwide. Our Australian operations, under which 7 brands currently operate, are rapidly expanding and WHSmith is expected to continue this growth.

WHSmith Food currently operate a large number of hospital cafés across NSW, QLD, and SA, providing food, beverages, and convenience retail to hospital staff and the general public. We are now looking for a talented hospitality professional to manage our The Food Depot café in Wagga Wagga.

**Scope**:
As the Store Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining the success of your business through the training and development of your team of hospitality professionals, maximising sales, effective rostering, stock management and a strong focus on gross margin.

**Role and Responsibilities**:

- Responsible for recruitment, training and development of the team
- Effective labour management through effective rostering
- Leading the team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Driving sales strategies
- Managing store key performance indicators
- Building relationships with key stakeholders including hospital management as well as suppliers
- Execution of marketing initiatives to drive spend per head.
- Analysing and reporting on weekly sales
- Ownership of stock ordering, stocktaking and delivering gross margin

**Skills & Experience**:

- At least 5 year's management experience in the food/hospitality industry
- 3 years of barista experience
- Must be the holder of a current food safety supervisor certificate.
- Leadership and mentoring abilities
- Knowledge of a busy food operation with a focus on sales and service
- Experience in costing food and managing cost of goods
- Experience in labour management
- Effective staff management and training skills
- The ability to achieve targets and KPIs
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience in building relationships with external stakeholders
- Flexibility with work hours

**Why you should join our Food by WHSmith team**:

- Exciting staff discounts
- Constant opportunities for progression and development - potential to grow within the company
- A nurturing employee assistance program (EAP) for staff going through any form of hardship.

**Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

  • Casual Wagga Leisure Hospitality Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia City of Wagga Wagga Full time

    **Closing date**: 12/12/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time **Location**: Wagga Leisure, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 - Wiradjuri Country **Department**: Economy, Business and Workforce **Employment type**: Casual If you have hospitality experience and are passionate about providing exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you! As a Wagga...

  • Assistant Principal, Mater Dei Primary, Wagga Wagga

    1 week ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Catholic Education, Diocese Of Wagga Wagga Full time

    Mater Dei Primary Wagga Wagga Come and experience the heart of Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Lake Albert.Our welcoming community is built on the Wagga Wagga Catholic Charter pillars of welcome, faith, service, and learning, offering students a holistic, faith-based education that nurtures their spiritual,...

  • Assistant Principal, Mater Dei Primary, Wagga Wagga

    1 week ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Catholic Education, Diocese Of Wagga Wagga Full time

    Mater Dei Primary Wagga WaggaCome and experience the heart of Mater Dei Catholic Primary School, nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Lake Albert.Our welcoming community is built on the Wagga Wagga Catholic Charter pillars of welcome, faith, service, and learning, offering students a holistic, faith-based education that nurtures their spiritual,...

  • Casual Wagga Leisure Hospitality Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia City Of Wagga Wagga Full time

    If you have hospitality experience and are passionate about providing exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from youAs a Wagga Leisure Hospitality Assistant, you will provide quality hospitality service across all Council operated food and beverage venues (the Oasis Café, Jim Elphick Tennis Centre, Wagga Airport and the Livestock Marketing...

  • Wagga Leisure Maintenance Trainee

    6 days ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia City of Wagga Wagga Full time

    **Closing date**: 12/01/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time **Location**: Oasis Aquatic Centre - 50 Morgan Street, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 **Department**: Economy, Business & Workforce | City Growth & Regional Assets **Employment type**: Temporary Full-time Earn while you learn! This exciting traineeship opportunity is a blend of sports and aquatics...

  • Casual Wagga Leisure Hospitality Assistant

    3 weeks ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia City of Wagga Wagga Full time

    If you have hospitality experience and are passionate about providing exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from youAs a Wagga Leisure Hospitality Assistant, you will provide quality hospitality service across all Council operated food and beverage venues (the Oasis Café, Jim Elphick Tennis Centre, Wagga Airport and the Livestock Marketing...

  • Casual Wagga Leisure Hospitality Assistant

    2 weeks ago

    Wagga Wagga City Council, Australia City of Wagga Wagga Full time

    If you have hospitality experience and are passionate about providing exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from youAs a Wagga Leisure Hospitality Assistant, you will provide quality hospitality service across all Council operated food and beverage venues (the Oasis Café, Jim Elphick Tennis Centre, Wagga Airport and the Livestock Marketing...

  • Asset Assessment Support Officer

    2 weeks ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia City of Wagga Wagga Full time

    **Closing date**: 1/06/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time **Location**: Alan Turner Depot - 151 Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 - Wiradjuri Country **Department**: Infrastructure - Sewer and Stormwater **Employment type**: Permanent Full-time We are seeking a motivated person with suitable qualifications and experience to join our team to...

  • Journalist, Wagga Wagga

    1 week ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia Australian Broadcasting Corporation Full time

    Apply now Job no: 504946 Work type: Ongoing Full Time Location: Wagga Wagga Categories: Journalism/Content Making, Social Media/ Digital, Production/Content, Presenter/Reporter Wagga Wagga Location Immerse yourself in the local area Ongoing, full-time role Base salary $92k-$110k p.a About Wagga Wagga Situated almost equal distance from Sydney and Melbourne,...

  • Asset Inspection Officer

    1 week ago

    Wagga Wagga, Australia City of Wagga Wagga Full time

    **Closing date**: 17/03/2025 11:59 PM AUS Eastern Standard Time **Location**: Alan Turner Depot - 151 Fernleigh Road, Wagga Wagga NSW 2650 - Wiradjuri Country **Department**: Infrastructure - Sewer and Stormwater **Employment type**: Permanent Full-time Wagga Wagga City Council is seeking two (2) motivated individuals with suitable qualifications and...