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Farmfoods

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You must be friendly, trustworthy, and reliable, with experience in management, able to build strong relationships and work well in a team environment.
  • You will assist the shop manager, develop your team, oversee operations in their absence, manage costs, and support recruitment and induction of new staff.

Requirements

  • A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
  • To be a ‘people person’ who finds it easy to get on everyone and is able to build strong working relationships with the people you work with.
  • To be trustworthy and reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your team and customers will depend upon you to do your job to the best of your ability at all times.
  • Some experience as a manager, team leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the shop manager to run an efficient shop and provide a great service to our customers.
  • Be responsible for the development of your team of retail assistants through coaching, mentoring and providing feedback.
  • Be accountable for the shop in the absence of the shop manager and responsible for ensuring that customers are looked after, deliveries are worked quickly and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
  • Take responsibility for motivating and guiding your team to ensure the control of operational costs including shrinkage, waste and payroll.
  • Support the shop manager with recruitment and induction of new team members.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Assistant Manager position?

The Assistant Manager position involves working a 43-hour contract, with a variety of shifts across 5 days from 7 each week, usually including at least one weekend shift.

What is the salary range for the Assistant Manager position?

The salary offered for the Assistant Manager position ranges from £28,068.24 to £29,897.68 per annum.

What benefits do employees receive in this role?

Employees in this role receive 30 days of holiday each year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount across all shops, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a workplace pension.

Is experience required for this position?

Yes, applicants need to have some experience as a manager, team leader, or supervisor.

What qualities are important for an Assistant Manager?

Important qualities include a friendly and positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills to build working relationships, trustworthiness, reliability, and a strong work ethic.

Are there opportunities for career advancement at Farmfoods?

Yes, there are many long-term opportunities for career advancement at Farmfoods, including potential promotions to shop and area manager positions.

What are the responsibilities of an Assistant Manager?

Responsibilities include working with the shop manager to run the shop efficiently, developing retail assistants through coaching, being accountable in the shop manager's absence, motivating the team, and supporting recruitment and induction of new team members.

Where is the position located?

The Assistant Manager position is located at the shop on Ferry Road, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

What kind of training is provided to new employees?

New employees benefit from great training and development opportunities designed to enhance their skills and knowledge in retail management.

Is flexibility required for this job?

Yes, full-time positions require flexibility in availability for work throughout the week, including weekends.

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Farmfoods

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1954
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Farmfoods, a Scottish family business, has served Great Britain for over 60 years. From a butcher shop in Aberdeen we have grown to more than 300 stores and four distribution centres nationwide. We work hard to bring you the best value on the food your family enjoys and on the household essentials your family needs.