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Sainsbury's

Sep 23, 2024

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    People, HR & Administration

Requirements

  • You’re ambitious for more leadership responsibility.
  • Maybe one day, you’d like to run your own store or take on a bigger role in the future.
  • First, you want to focus on your people development skills – crafting a team that delivers what you need, when you need it.
  • This is a well – balanced management role with clear accountability – you’ll understand exactly what’s expected of you and who to turn to for support.
  • Whether you already have some supervisory experience or you’re looking to make the step up, it’s the perfect chance to get close to your team and grow your skills.
  • We’re open minded about your career trajectory.
  • You’re probably already managing or supervising people in a similarly fast-paced setting and confident to deal with the many different challenges each day throws up – your team are depending on you!
  • You’ll need to share Sainsbury’s love of technology.
  • We’re ahead of the curve here – we do as much as we can digitally – from stock management to rotas.
  • What matters most is you – you’re motivated to develop, dedicated to bringing out the best in others and, like all of us, passionate about customer service.
  • After all, that’s what our stores are all about.
  • The Sainsbury’s instore management structure is designed precisely to help people like you to progress, and where everyone has the support and the opportunity to deliver excellence.
  • When joining us you will receive a clear induction and orientation alongside a training plan specific to your needs that you'll build alongside your manager.
  • They will support and coach you to deliver great performance, whilst having plenty of time to develop.
  • As a Food Manager you could move into a Lead Manager role in Food, In-store Customer Experience, Clothing or General Merchandise.
  • Looking further ahead, it’s great preparation for a Store Management role or a leadership challenge across the Sainsbury’s family: Habitat, Tu, Argos, Sainsbury’s Bank and Nectar 360.
  • Trust us – we know how to make the most of your potential.

Responsibilities

  • You’re supporting the Lead Food Manager to deliver improved customer and retail outcomes in your area
  • You’ll work closely with another Food Manager, sharing ideas and identifying ways to improve things, and provide a brilliant handover from each shift to the next
  • You’re confident being direct with your team – you’re giving honest feedback, early and often
  • You’ve learned how to help your team to put themselves in the customers’ shoes, taking genuine pride in how we deliver a better service
  • You’re increasingly making decisions at pace and comfortable not knowing all the answers

FAQs

What is the salary for the Food Manager position?

The salary for the Food Manager position is £30,500.

Where is the Food Manager position located?

The Food Manager position is located at the Weedon Road Store, Northampton, NN5 5DG.

What is the contract type for this position?

The contract type for the Food Manager position is permanent.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 05 October 2024.

What are the key responsibilities of the Food Manager?

The key responsibilities of the Food Manager include overseeing operational in-store management, ensuring the food area runs smoothly, managing a medium to large team, assigning tasks, planning breaks, and being a visible leader on the shop floor.

What qualifications or experience are required for this role?

Candidates should ideally have experience managing or supervising people in a fast-paced setting and be comfortable dealing with daily challenges.

What opportunities for advancement are available?

The Food Manager role can lead to positions such as Lead Manager in Food, In-store Customer Experience, Clothing, or General Merchandise, as well as Store Management roles or leadership challenges across the Sainsbury’s family.

What benefits are offered to the Food Manager?

Benefits include a discount card, free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, pension contributions, Sainsbury’s share scheme, wellbeing support, colleague networks, and special offers on gym memberships and other retail vouchers.

What type of training and support does Sainsbury’s provide for this role?

Sainsbury’s provides a clear induction and orientation, alongside a specific training plan tailored to individual needs, with support and coaching from management to help develop skills.

What qualities are important for a Food Manager?

Important qualities for a Food Manager include motivation to develop, dedication to bringing out the best in others, and a passion for customer service.

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Sainsbury's

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Retail & Consumer Goods
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10,001+
Employees
1869
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Mission & Purpose

Sainsbury's is one of the UK's leading supermarket chains, offering a wide range of groceries, household essentials, clothing, and other products both in-store and online. With a focus on quality, affordability, and convenience, Sainsbury's serves millions of customers across the country through its network of stores, online shopping platform, and delivery services. Committed to sustainability and social responsibility, Sainsbury's strives to reduce its environmental impact, support local communities, and promote healthier living choices among its customers.

Benefits

  • Colleague discount card

    4 weeks into your role, you’re eligible for a handy 10% off your shop. That’s every time you spend with Sainsbury’s, Argos or Habitat, in store and online. And you can nominate a second user for your card, be that your mother, brother or significant other (as long as you live at the same address).

  • Annual bonus scheme

    While our bonus schemes vary across different sites and roles, they all share the same feel-good factor. Good to know.

  • Pensions

    Planning for your future? So are we. We’ll automatically enroll you onto our pension scheme. And we’ll give you free life cover, equating to a year’s pay. If you choose to pay more with Step Up contributions, then your pension and life cover increases.

  • Holidays

    Whilst holiday allowances vary across roles, we offer a paid holiday entitlement that grows as your career does.

  • Love it

    Enjoy group outings and fun activities? The you’ll love “love it!”. Love it is the home for hundreds of exclusive discounts and savings at over a thousand retailers, including restaurants, cinemas and retail stores. What’s not to love?

  • Awards for long service

    We owe so much to our long-serving colleagues. That’s why we’re all about rewarding their continuous service and celebrating their key milestones. Just the way it should be.