What you’ll be doing:
* Role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the whole food hall.
* Managing compliance to processes while bringing passion and flair for great shopkeeping and customer service.
* Ensuring every customer gets the food they want, making us the first choice for food.
* People management, including performance management, disciplinary actions, scheduling, and payroll accuracy.
* Assuming overall responsibility for store operations, providing direction and support to colleagues to deliver excellent customer service.
What makes a great food manager:
* Experience in line management within a fast-paced, operational environment.
* Exceptional customer service skills and team coaching abilities.
* Ability to meet KPIs and performance indicators.
* Experience managing disciplinary, performance, and employee relations issues.
* Capability to lead store operations independently in the absence of senior management.
Working for us has great rewards
Salary depends on experience, store size, complexity, and location. Benefits include:
* Discount card – 10% off at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks; increased discounts on Fridays, Saturdays, and paydays.
* Annual bonus scheme based on performance.
* Free food and hot drinks in stores.
* Generous holiday, maternity, and paternity leave.
* Pension contributions matched at 4-7.5%.
* Sainsbury’s share scheme at discounted rates.
* Wellbeing support including counselling, 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 inclusivity, supporting colleagues with family leave, carers’ support, mentorship, training, and career growth. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events. Learn more about our commitment here.
Reasonable adjustments: If needed, let us know during application or interview, and we will support you.
Leading in our stores:
Our management teams are the driving force behind our success, leading with boldness, passion, and opportunity. They empower teams to excel daily, ensuring product availability, safety, and seamless operations, creating rewarding work environments and exceptional shopping experiences. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one action at a time.
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