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Sainsbury's

Sep 28

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    People, HR & Administration

Requirements

  • You’re probably already managing or supervising people in a similarly fast-paced setting and confident to deal with the many different challenges each day throws up – your team are depending on you!
  • You’ll need to share Sainsbury’s love of technology.
  • What matters most is you – you’re motivated to develop, dedicated to bringing out the best in others and, like all of us, passionate about customer service.

Responsibilities

  • You’re supporting the Lead Food Manager to deliver improved customer and retail outcomes in your area
  • You’ll work closely with another Food Manager, sharing ideas and identifying ways to improve things, and provide a brilliant handover from each shift to the next
  • You’re confident being direct with your team – you’re giving honest feedback, early and often
  • You’ve learned how to help your team to put themselves in the customers’ shoes, taking genuine pride in how we deliver a better service
  • You’re increasingly making decisions at pace and comfortable not knowing all the answers

FAQs

What is the salary for the Food Manager position?

The salary for the Food Manager position starts from £30,250.

Where is the Food Manager position located?

The Food Manager position is located at Newhaven Harbour Store, Newhaven, BN9 0AG.

What type of contract is offered for this role?

The position is offered on a permanent contract basis.

What is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 02 November 2024.

What are the main responsibilities of the Food Manager?

The main responsibilities include operational in-store management, ensuring grocery, fresh, and produce areas are well-stocked and presented, managing a team, creating rotas, and addressing performance issues.

What qualifications or experience are needed for this position?

Candidates should have experience in managing or supervising people in a fast-paced setting, with a motivation to develop and a passion for customer service.

Are there opportunities for career progression in this role?

Yes, there are clear pathways for progression, with opportunities to move into Lead Manager roles or Store Management within Sainsbury's and its family brands.

What benefits are offered to Food Managers?

Benefits include a discount card for shopping, free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, pension matching contributions, wellbeing support, and special offers on various services.

How does Sainsbury's support employee development?

Sainsbury's provides a clear induction and training plan alongside ongoing coaching and support from management to help employees develop their skills.

Is previous experience necessary for this position?

While supervisory experience is advantageous, the role is also open to candidates looking to step up from other positions in retail management.

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Sainsbury's

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.