What you’ll be doing:
* Role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the whole food hall.
* Managing compliance with processes while bringing passion and flair for great shopkeeping and customer service.
* Ensuring every customer gets the food they want, helping us be the first choice for food.
* People management, including performance management, capability development, disciplinary actions, scheduling, and payroll accuracy.
* Assuming overall responsibility for store operations when needed, providing direction and support to colleagues to deliver excellent service.
What makes a great food manager:
* Experience in line management within a fast-paced, operational environment.
* Exceptional customer service skills and ability to coach a team accordingly.
* Proven ability to meet KPIs and performance indicators.
* Experience managing disciplinary, performance, or employee relations issues.
* Leadership skills to manage store operations independently in the absence of senior management.
Working for us has great rewards
Salary depends on experience, store size, complexity, and location. We offer a range of benefits, including:
* 10% discount at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; increased discounts on Fridays, Saturdays, and pay days.
* Annual bonus scheme based on performance.
* Free food and hot drinks in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
* Pension scheme with 4-7.5% employer contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share scheme for investment at discounted rates.
* Wellbeing support, including emotional, legal, and financial advice.
* Colleague networks for support and development.
* Cycle to Work scheme for bikes and equipment.
* Special offers on gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
An inclusive place to work and shop:
We are committed to diversity and inclusion, providing resources, development opportunities, mentorship, and celebrating diversity through initiatives and events. We support colleagues with family leave and carers' support. For more information on our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.
Reasonable adjustments: If you need any during application or interview, please let us know, and we will support you.
Leading in our stores:
Our managers are the driving force behind our business, leading with boldness, passion, and opportunity. They empower teams, ensure product availability, uphold safety standards, and deliver seamless operations. Their leadership makes work rewarding for colleagues and shopping a next-level experience for customers. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one action at a time.
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