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Retail Supervisor - Full Time

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Farmfoods

May 5, 2025

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry & Junior Level
  • Sales & Business Development
  • London

Requirements

  • You will need:
  • A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
  • To be a ‘people person’ who finds it easy to get on everyone and is able to build strong working relationships with the people you work with.
  • To be trustworthy and reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your team and customers will depend upon you to do your job to the best of your ability at all times.
  • Some experience as a supervisor, team leader or manager in retail or other similar industries would certainly come in handy but we would still love to hear from you if you think you’ve got what it takes to take the first steps in your retail management career.

Responsibilities

  • Be an important part of the management team and support the manager in leading the team to run an efficient shop and provide a great service to our customers.
  • Take full responsibility for running the shop in your manager’s absence ensuring that customers are looked after, deliveries are worked quickly and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
  • Open and close the shop, handle cash, place orders and develop your team of retail assistants.
  • Take responsibility for the control of operational costs including shrinkage, waste and payroll.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Retail Supervisor position?

The Retail Supervisor position is a full-time role requiring 39 hours a week, working a variety of shifts, 5 days from 7 each week.

Is flexibility in availability required for this job?

Yes, full-time employees are generally required to be fully flexible in their availability for work throughout the week, including weekends.

What is the hourly pay rate for this position?

The hourly pay rate for the Retail Supervisor position is £13.11.

Will I receive guaranteed hours each week?

Yes, you will be guaranteed a minimum of 39 hours of work per week.

What additional benefits are offered with this position?

Additional benefits include 30 days of holiday per year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, free life assurance, a workplace pension, and a staff benefits package.

What are the main responsibilities of a Retail Supervisor?

As a Retail Supervisor, you will support the manager in leading the team, run the shop in the manager's absence, handle cash and orders, and develop your team of retail assistants.

Is previous experience necessary for this role?

While some experience as a supervisor, team leader, or manager in retail or similar industries is preferred, we still welcome applicants who believe they have the potential to take the first steps in their retail management career.

What career advancement opportunities are available?

There are many long-term career opportunities available at Farmfoods, including training programs and promotion to Shop and Area Manager positions from within.

Can you tell me about the company culture at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods is a family business focused on ambition, offering great value and quality products while ensuring a friendly customer experience and a clean, tidy shop environment.

How do I apply for the Retail Supervisor position?

You can apply for the Retail Supervisor position through our company website or by visiting the shop directly for more information.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1954
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Farmfoods, a Scottish family business, has served Great Britain for over 60 years. From a butcher shop in Aberdeen we have grown to more than 300 stores and four distribution centres nationwide. We work hard to bring you the best value on the food your family enjoys and on the household essentials your family needs.