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Sainsbury's3 weeks ago

Food Manager

On-site · Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Type
Full Time
Level
Senior Level
Education
Not Specified
Company size
Enterprise
Industry
Retail Services

Job Summary

Oversee food hall operations, role model high standards and efficiency, coach staff to deliver outstanding customer experiences, ensure compliance with processes, and take decisive leadership in scheduling, performance, and discipline. Run store operations and provide direction and support to colleagues, delivering for customers even in the absence of more senior management.

Required Qualifications

  • A track record of delivering exceptional customer experiences, with evidence of coaching others to consistently raise the bar.
  • Experience leading teams in a dynamic, customer-facing environment — you’ve inspired others, driven high performance, and created a culture where colleagues thrive.
  • Leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced operational setting — whether in retail, food service, or hospitality — where you’ve overseen daily operations, solved business problems, and kept teams focused on what matters most: delivering for customers.
  • Proven success in delivering against a wide range of KPIs — from sales and stock availability to customer satisfaction and colleague engagement, you’ve made a measurable difference.
  • Experience managing complex people matters, including performance, absence, and formal employee relations cases, with confidence and fairness.
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