Logo of Huzzle

Home

Matches

Explore

Manage

Retail Supervisor – Part Time

image

Farmfoods

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior & Mid Level
  • Sales & Business Development
    Hospitality & Retail

AI generated summary

  • You should be friendly, reliable, and able to build strong relationships. Experience in retail leadership is a plus, but enthusiasm and a positive attitude matter most.
  • You will lead the team, manage shop operations in the manager's absence, handle cash, control costs, and ensure excellent customer service while maintaining shop standards.

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 your customers will depend upon you to do your job to the best of your ability at all times.
  • Some experience as a supervisor, team leader or manager in retail or other similar industries would certainly come in handy but we would still love to hear from you if you think you’ve got what it takes to take the first steps in your retail management career.

Responsibilities

  • Be an important part of the management team and support the manager in leading the team to run an efficient shop and provide a great service to our customers.
  • Take full responsibility for running the shop in your manager’s absence ensuring that customers are looked after, deliveries are worked quickly and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
  • Open and close the shop, handle cash, place orders and develop your team of retail assistants.
  • Take responsibility for the control of operational costs including shrinkage, waste and payroll.

FAQs

What is the hourly pay rate for the Retail Supervisor position?

The hourly pay rate for the Retail Supervisor position is £12.50.

How many hours am I guaranteed to work each week?

You are guaranteed a minimum of 24 hours of work each week.

Will I have to work weekends?

Yes, the position generally includes some weekend work.

What benefits do employees receive?

Employees receive 6 weeks of holiday each year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a workplace pension.

What are the key responsibilities of a Retail Supervisor?

Key responsibilities include supporting the shop manager, taking full responsibility for the shop in the manager's absence, handling cash, placing orders, and managing operational costs.

What qualities are you looking for in a candidate?

We are looking for a friendly, positive, hardworking person who can build strong working relationships, is trustworthy and reliable, and has some experience in supervision, team leadership, or management in retail or related industries.

Is this position suitable for students or those with other commitments?

Yes, many employees find this part-time job fits well around their studies or other commitments such as raising a family.

What opportunities for advancement are available within the company?

Farmfoods offers long-term career opportunities with great training programs and promotes from within, potentially leading to Shop and Area Manager positions.

Can I expect to earn overtime?

Yes, there may be opportunities available for earning overtime if you wish to earn more.

What type of company is Farmfoods?

Farmfoods is a family business that prides itself on offering great value and quality products in clean and tidy shops with a friendly team.

image

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.