Team Leader - Stock Handling

We are hiring a full-time Team Leader at The Alfred Hospital. This will be paid in line with the Fast-Food Industry Award (FFIA) Level 3.

This is a super exciting, niche role that would suit somebody who wants to gain hands on experience across our sites at the Alfred Hospital. You’ll get unique exposure across the business from back of house, front of house and office insights. No week is the same!!

As a Team Leader you’ll manage the stock handling at our Alfred site. This could include:

• Ensuring the stock reaches the cafes front in a timely manner.
• Overall management of stock - Receive, check and process incoming stock and deliveries.
• Ability to work independently whilst also being the point of contact with each cafe site, supervisors and working with teams in the Support Office.
• Ensure the stockroom is compliant and safety is a priority in your day to day.

When covering breaks and absence in store, duties may include:

• Preparing and serving food and beverages to café standards and in line with food safety guidelines.
• Operating the POS system and handling transactions accurately.
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across all areas of the café.
• Handling both cash and card payments efficiently.

This role is Monday to Friday 38 hours a week – your weekends are yours!

What our Stores would love to see

• Previous experience as a Team Leader with stock/inventory.
• Previous experience managing inventory (in a large F&B store).
• Please note this role largely involves manual handling of stock, pushing trolleys, lifting and carrying.
• Experience processing Purchase Orders (POs) and Goods receiving (GR) is desirable.
• Someone who likes being hands on and getting the job done.
• A passion for customers having an exceptional experience in store.
• Motivated to achieve fantastic results and standards.
• Adaptable to meet company requirements and goals.
• Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in food handling would be ideal.

How we reward our teams

• Fun, inclusive, and supportive team culture.
• Access to 24/7 wellbeing support through our confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Constant opportunities for progression and development - potential to grow within the company!
• Generous employee discounts across a range of our products and retail partners through our Beny app.
• Be part of a local café that values quality and community.

About Food by WHSmith Australia

Our Food by WHSmith cafes are located in some of Australia’s largest hospitals, offering a fast-paced and vibrant work environment for team members who thrive in a collaborative setting. We are driven by our core values: Value our People, Drive for Results, Customer Focus & Accountability.

We believe in making a positive impact not only within our teams but also in our local communities by delivering exceptional service in hospitality. We’re looking for team players who are eager to contribute to a positive and supportive workplace, so if these values align with yours and you share our passion for delivering exceptional customer service, we would love to hear from you!

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

WHSmith is an equal opportunity employer and considers all applicants for employment. We recognise the importance of equity in all that we do, as well as promoting a culture of inclusion through our policies, procedures and working practices. If you have any support requirements, we encourage you to advise us at the time of your application, so we can assist you appropriately during the recruitment process.

• Please note only shortlisted candidates will be contacted