What you’ll be doing:
* Lead a small team of food managers to oversee the grocery shop floor in one of our supermarkets.
* Coordinate exciting trading events by collaborating closely with the store leadership team, ensuring success during occasions like Christmas or Easter.
* Take full accountability for the store in the absence of the store manager, role modeling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the food hall.
* Ensure compliance with processes and safety regulations while fostering a passion for excellent shopkeeping and creating exceptional shopping experiences.
* Manage a large team of colleagues, ensuring they perform at their best, are present on the shop floor when needed, and that all people-related matters are handled appropriately, including celebrating successes and managing challenges.
What makes a great Lead Food Manager:
* A passionate leader who is ambitious for their customers and colleagues, continually striving to grow their team in the same direction.
* Experience managing managers in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
* An operator comfortable managing independently in the absence of senior management.
* Focused on delivering high performance through efficiency and engagement.
* Confident in analyzing data, interpreting KPIs, and translating insights into meaningful actions.
* A champion of inclusivity, committed to building an inclusive team and work environment.
* Skilled in managing complex people issues such as disciplinary actions and performance management.
Working for us has great rewards
Salary will depend on your experience, store size, complexity, and location. We also offer a range of benefits, including:
* 10% discount at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s on Fridays and Saturdays, and 15% at Argos every pay day.
* An annual bonus scheme based on performance.
* Free food and hot drinks in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
* Matching pension contributions of 4-7.5%.
* 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 cycling equipment.
* Special offers on gym memberships, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
An inclusive place to work and shop:
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, supporting colleagues' full potential and ensuring every customer feels welcome. Our resources include family leave, support for carers, mentorship, training, career progression, and diversity initiatives. To learn more about our inclusivity efforts, please visit here.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know, and we will support you.
Leading in our stores:
Our management teams are the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service, and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to excel daily, ensuring product availability, safety, and seamless operations. Their impact makes work more rewarding for colleagues and shopping more enjoyable for customers. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one action at a time.
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