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Assistant Manager

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Farmfoods

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • Edinburgh

AI generated summary

  • You must be friendly, reliable, and trustworthy, with strong people skills and some experience in management or supervision within a team-oriented environment.
  • You will assist the shop manager, develop your team, ensure customer care, manage operations, control costs, and support recruitment and inductions in daily shop activities.

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 is the job title for the position being offered?

The job title is Assistant Manager.

Where is the job located?

The job is located in Ferry Road, City of Edinburgh, Edinburgh.

What type of employment is being offered?

A permanent full-time position is being offered.

How many hours will I be working each week?

You will be working a 43-hour contract each week.

Is flexibility required for this position?

Yes, full flexibility in your availability for work throughout the week, including weekends, is required.

What is the salary range for this position?

The salary offered is between £28,068.24 and £29,897.68 per annum.

What benefits are included with the position?

Benefits include 30 days holiday each year, great training and development opportunities, 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a workplace pension.

What are the main responsibilities of the Assistant Manager?

Responsibilities include running an efficient shop, developing the team, being accountable in the shop manager's absence, motivating the team, and supporting recruitment and induction of new team members.

What kind of experience is required for this position?

Some experience as a manager, team leader, or supervisor is required.

What qualities are important for this role?

A friendly, positive, hard-working approach, the ability to build strong working relationships, reliability, and trustworthiness are important qualities.

Are there opportunities for career advancement?

Yes, there are many long-term opportunities for a career at Farmfoods, with training programs and promotion from within for shop and area manager positions.

What is the company culture at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods has a family-oriented culture focused on offering great value and quality products, with an emphasis on providing a genuine and friendly customer experience.

How many days a week will I be working?

You will be working 5 days from 7 each week.

Will I be required to work weekends?

Yes, the position usually includes at least one weekend shift.

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.