Leading in our stores
Our management teams don’t just run stores – they’re the driving force behind our business. With bold leadership, a passion for service and an eye for opportunity, they empower teams to raise the bar every single day for our customers. Whether it’s product availability, safety standards, or delivering seamless daily operations, they’re hands‑on, sleeves‑rolled‑up changemakers. The impact? Work becomes more rewarding for our colleagues, and shopping becomes a next‑level experience for every customer who walks through our doors. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time.
What you’ll be doing
* Role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the whole food hall.
* Managing compliance to processes whilst bringing passion and flair for great shop‑keeping and customer service.
* Ensuring every customer gets the food they want when they shop with us, helping us remain the first choice for food.
* People management – managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries, and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate.
* Assuming overall responsibility for running the store, giving direction and support to colleagues to deliver for the customer.
What makes a great food manager
* Previous line‑management responsibilities in a fast‑paced, operational environment.
* Provides brilliant customer service and coaches a team to do the same.
* Delivers KPIs or other performance indicators.
* Can manage disciplinaries, performance issues or other employee‑relations matters.
* Leads operations comfortably when senior management is absent.
Essential Criteria
* A track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, with evidence of coaching others to consistently raise the bar.
* Experience leading teams in a dynamic, customer‑facing environment – inspiring others, driving high performance, and creating a culture where colleagues thrive.
* Leadership experience in a high‑volume, fast‑paced operational setting – retail, food service, or hospitality – overseeing daily operations, solving business problems, and keeping teams focused on delivering for customers.
* Proven success in delivering against a wide range of KPIs – sales, stock availability, customer satisfaction, and colleague engagement.
* Experience managing complex people matters, including performance, absence, and formal employee‑relations cases, with confidence and fairness.
Benefits
* Discount card – 10% discount on shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% on Saturdays and Fridays at Sainsbury’s and 15% at Argos on pay days.
* Annual bonus scheme based on performance.
* Free food and hot drinks for colleagues in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
* Pension – matching 4‑7.5% of your contributions.
* Sainsbury’s share scheme – discounted investment options.
* Wellbeing support – emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice.
* Colleague networks – connect with like‑minded people.
* Cycle to Work scheme – hire a bike and equipment with tax and NI savings.
* Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers and more.
An inclusive place to work and shop
We are dedicated to being a truly inclusive retailer, where every colleague can achieve their full potential and every customer feels welcome. Our colleagues may be entitled to enhanced discretionary leave for families and support for carers. We provide resources, mentorship, training and career progression pathways, and we celebrate diversity through initiatives and events.
Reasonable adjustments
Should you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview stages, please let us know and we will endeavour to support you.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Retail
Location: Hessle, England, United Kingdom
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