Assistant Manager

Farmfoods; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the retail sector is seeking an Assistant Manager for their Aylesbury shop. This full-time position involves managing store operations, supporting staff development, and ensuring excellent customer service. The role offers competitive pay, training opportunities, and career advancement potential within a supportive family business environment.

Benefits

30 days holiday each year

15% staff discount

Training and development opportunities

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a manager, team leader, or supervisor.
• Positive and hardworking attitude.

Responsibilities

• Assist the shop manager in running an efficient shop.
• Develop team members through coaching and feedback.
• Motivate the team to control operational costs.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Leadership

Team Development

Reliability

Job description

Assistant Manager - Full Time

We are looking to recruit a new Assistant Manager for our shop in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire. This is a permanent full-time position working a variety of shifts 5 days from 7 each week, usually including at least one weekend shift.

Please note that for full-time positions, we generally require you to be fully flexible in your availability throughout the week, including weekends.

Pay & Benefits:

The salary offered for this position is between £30,240.00 - £31,392.52 per annum on a 43-hour contract.

In addition to your pay, you will benefit from:

• 30 days holiday each year.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• 15% staff discount in any of our 300+ shops on a range of food and household essentials.
• A smart uniform.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• A staff benefits package including a virtual GP, discounted services, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel.

Your Responsibilities:

• Work closely with the shop manager to run an efficient shop and provide excellent customer service.
• Develop your team of retail assistants through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
• Be accountable for the shop in the absence of the shop manager, ensuring customer care, quick deliveries, and routine shop maintenance for safety and cleanliness.
• Motivate and guide your team to control operational costs such as shrinkage, waste, and payroll.
• Assist with recruitment and induction of new team members.

Requirements:

• A friendly, positive, hardworking attitude.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build good working relationships.
• Trustworthiness and reliability as part of a small team.
• Experience as a manager, team leader, or supervisor.

Career Opportunities:

Many of our senior management and central services staff started in our shops. We offer training programs and promotion opportunities to shop and area manager roles, making this a potential start of a rewarding career.

About Us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value, quality products, and a friendly shopping environment. Our focus is on delivering genuine, friendly customer service with well-maintained shops and a dedicated team.

Contract Details:

Position: Assistant Manager, Hours: 43, Days: 5