What you’ll be doing:
* Lead a small team of food managers to oversee the grocery shop floor in one of our supermarkets.
* Execute engaging 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 a store manager, role model high standards, and coach for efficiency across the food hall.
* Manage compliance with processes and safety regulations while fostering passion and flair for excellent shopkeeping and creating fantastic shopping experiences.
* Be responsible for 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 difficult situations.
What makes a great Lead Food Manager:
* A passionate leader who is ambitious for their customers and colleagues, continuously growing their team to do the same.
* Experience managing managers in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
* Comfortable managing independently in the absence of senior management.
* Driven to deliver high performance with a focus on efficiency and engagement.
* Confident in using data, interpreting KPIs, and transforming insights into meaningful actions.
* A champion of inclusivity, committed to building an inclusive team and environment.
* Skilled in managing complex people matters such as disciplinaries and performance issues.
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, increasing to 15% at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday, and 15% at Argos every payday.
* An annual bonus scheme based on performance.
* Free food and hot drinks in all stores.
* Generous holiday entitlement, maternity, and paternity leave.
* Pension scheme with employer contributions of 4-7.5%.
* Sainsbury’s share scheme for investment at discounted rates.
* Wellbeing support, including emotional support, counselling, legal, and financial advice.
* Colleague networks to support personal and professional growth.
* Cycle to Work scheme for bicycles and cycling equipment.
* Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more.
An inclusive place to work and shop:
We are committed to being a truly inclusive retailer, where colleagues can reach their full potential and customers feel welcome. We offer enhanced discretionary leave for families, support for carers, resources for understanding roles and supporting teams, and internal networks promoting representation and diversity. We celebrate diversity through initiatives and events, fostering inclusion and respect. To learn more, please visit here.
Support during application and interview:
If you require reasonable adjustments, 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. They ensure product availability, safety standards, and seamless operations, making work rewarding for colleagues and shopping a next-level experience for customers. This is how we bring our purpose to life, one powerful action at a time.
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