SUPERVISOR
Salary $ 30.00 per hour starting rate
Location Luggate
Hours Full Time
Join Our Thriving Strawberry and Herb Farm as a Supervisor!
Our well-loved Red Bridge Berries farm, along with Alpine Fresh Herb business, is seeking a dedicated Supervisor to join the team. This role oversees both businesses—primarily focused on strawberries during peak seasons, with a transition to herbs and harvest/packing operations the rest of the year.
This role is Monday – Friday 9am – 5pm and perfect for someone who enjoys working in a vibrant environment where locals and tourists come to pick berries, enjoy a cup of coffee, while supporting the wholesale operations with both the horticulture businesses.
Key Responsibilities:
• Support and guide team members across various areas of the business, adapting to seasonal needs.
• Oversee both strawberry and herb operations, ensuring smooth transitions between peak strawberry season and herb/microgreen/salad green harvests.
• Manage the online ordering system for supplier coordination.
• Ensure high standards of customer service and food safety.
• Assist with administrative tasks, weekly stock takes, inventory management and orders including rostering.
• Engage with customers, handle difficult conversations, and maintain a positive farm experience.
• Utilise barista skills to enhance our farm café experience (training can be provided).
What We Value:
Integrity: We celebrate our team's hard work with team bonding special events, like dinners and outdoor activities.
Nurturing: We're committed to sustainability and low-input farming practices, so we’re looking for someone who shares these values.
Your Skills:
• Computer literate with a willingness to learn.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Understanding of food safety protocols.
• Proven team support and team-building abilities.
• Confident, multitasking, and able to handle banter.
• Horticulture experience is a plus.
• Fast pace worker
Are you passionate about creating an exceptional customer experience and growing healthy food? We are looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic role and enjoys the variety that comes with supporting different aspects of our farm, shop, and café operations. While we provide training in some areas, your enthusiasm and the right fit are what matter most to us.