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Sainsbury's

Nov 6, 2024

Applications are closed

  • Job
    Full-time
    Mid & Senior Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    Facilities Management
  • London

Requirements

  • Bring us some food preparation experience and we’ll give you full accountability and ownership of your area.
  • You’re ambitious to develop, dedicated to bringing out the best in others and, like all of us, passionate about customer service and great food.
  • You could be leading a food preparation team anywhere: retail, hospitality, a restaurant – bakery skills would be a bonus.
  • Wherever you’re working now, you’ve demonstrated you can make a difference.

Responsibilities

  • Your brief: to manage the entire food production operation in one of our busiest stores – managing people and processes across bakery, pizza and hot food.
  • You’ll deal with day-to-day pressures and plan ahead for the next couple of weeks.
  • Anything that ensures we deliver a range of food products that meet our quality standards, including agreeing shift patterns - allocating tasks and areas of focus, being a visible leader for great service; coaching and motivating your team to work together productively, and solving performance issues – giving honest feedback, supporting people through change and setting expectations.

FAQs

What is the salary for the Food Production Manager position?

The salary for the Food Production Manager position starts from £33,650.

Where is the Food Production Manager position located?

The position is located at the Winchmore Hill Store, London, N21 3RS.

What type of contract is offered for the Food Production Manager role?

The contract offered is permanent.

When is the closing date for applications?

The closing date for applications is 23 November 2024.

What are the primary responsibilities of a Food Production Manager?

The primary responsibilities include managing the entire food production operation in the store, overseeing processes in bakery, pizza, and hot food, coaching and motivating the team, and ensuring quality standards are met.

What experience is required for the Food Production Manager position?

Candidates should have food preparation experience, ideally leading a team in retail, hospitality, or restaurant settings. Bakery skills are considered a bonus.

What support and training will be provided to new Food Production Managers?

New Food Production Managers will receive a clear induction and orientation, alongside a tailored training plan developed in conjunction with their manager.

What career progression opportunities are available after the Food Production Manager role?

After this role, individuals can progress to Lead Manager roles in Food, In-store Customer Experience, Clothing, or General Merchandise, as well as prepare for Store Management positions or leadership roles across the Sainsbury's family.

What benefits are offered to Food Production Managers?

Benefits include a discount card, free food and hot drinks, generous holiday entitlement, pension matching, a share scheme, wellbeing support, colleague networks, and special offers on gym memberships and more.

Is prior managerial experience necessary for this position?

While prior managerial experience is beneficial, the company is open to candidates who can demonstrate a positive impact in food preparation roles, even if they are transitioning from a different sector.

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Sainsbury's

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Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
10,001+
Employees
1869
Founded Year

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.