Food Manager, For Students, For Teens, Immediate Start

Overview

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.

What you’ll be doing

Sainsbury's's purpose is driven by Sainsbury's's passion for food, together Sainsbury's serve and help every customer. Food sets the standard for the rest of the store – getting it right means Sainsbury's's customers choose to return again and again. Your leadership will deliver throughout the day, every day.

• Manage a medium to large in-store team, assigning tasks and planning breaks.
• Address performance issues sensitively and effectively, and help with recruitment.
• Be a visible leader on the shop floor, driving training and creating a welcoming team environment.

What success looks like

• Support the Lead Food Manager to deliver improved customer and retail outcomes.
• Collaborate closely with another Food Manager, sharing ideas and improving processes.
• Provide honest feedback to your team regularly.
• Help your team empathize with customers and take pride in service delivery.
• Make decisions quickly and confidently.

About you

You’re probably already managing or supervising people in a similarly fast-paced setting. You’ll need to share Sainsbury’s love of technology, embracing digital tools for stock management and rotas.

What matters most is you – motivated to develop, dedicated to bringing out the best in others, and passionate about customer service.

Where next?

The Sainsbury’s instore management structure is designed to help you progress, with a clear induction and tailored training plans.

Added benefits

• 10% discount after four weeks, increasing to 15% on weekends.
• Free food and hot drinks provided for colleagues.
• Generous holiday entitlement and parental leave.
• Pension matching contributions of 4-7%.
• Access to a share scheme at discounted rates.
• Wellbeing support and colleague networks for personal development.
• Cycle to Work scheme and special offers on memberships and retail.