Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A family-owned grocery business in the UK seeks an Assistant Manager for their Winsford shop. This full-time role involves managing a team, ensuring customer satisfaction, and running the shop efficiently while offering ample opportunities for career growth. A friendly approach and some management experience are essential. Salary ranges from £30,240 to £31,392 annually.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

Training and development opportunities

15% staff discount

Smart uniform

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive, hard‑working approach to work.
• A people‑person who builds strong working relationships.
• Trustworthy and reliable team member.
• Experience as a manager, team leader, or supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Work with the shop manager to run an efficient shop.
• Develop retail assistants through coaching and mentoring.
• Accountable for the shop in the absence of the manager.
• Motivate the team to control operational costs.
• Support recruitment and induction of new team members.

Skills

Friendly and positive approach

Strong interpersonal skills

Trustworthy and reliable

Management or supervisory experience

Job description

Assistant Manager – Full Time

We are looking to recruit a new Assistant Manager for our shop in Winsford, Cheshire. This is a permanent full‑time position working a variety of shifts, 5 days a week (usually including at least one weekend shift). Flexibility to work throughout the week, including weekends, is required.

Hours and Pay

Hours: 43 hours across 5 days per week.
Pay: £30,240 – £31,392 per annum.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday each year.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• 15% staff discount to use in any of our 300+ shops.
• A smart uniform.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• A staff benefits package which includes a virtual GP as well as discounted services and products such as cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out and travel.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the shop manager to run an efficient shop and provide a great service to our customers.
• Be responsible for the development of your team of retail assistants through coaching, mentoring and providing feedback.
• Be accountable for the shop in the absence of the shop manager and ensure customers are looked after, deliveries are worked quickly and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
• Take responsibility for motivating and guiding your team to control operational costs, including shrinkage, waste and payroll.
• Support the shop manager with recruitment and induction of new team members.

Qualifications

• A friendly, positive, hard‑working approach to work.
• A people‑person who finds it easy to get on everyone and builds strong working relationships.
• Trustworthy and reliable – an important part of a small team that customers and colleagues depend on.
• Some experience as a manager, team leader or supervisor.

Career Opportunities

There are many long‑term opportunities at Farmfoods. We offer training programmes and promote from within to shop and area manager positions. Many senior managers started their careers in our shops, so this could be the start of a rewarding career for you.

About Us

Farmfoods is a family business with ambition. We pride ourselves on offering customers great value, quality products from clean and tidy shops and a friendly, genuine customer experience.

Contract Information

Position: ASM, Hours: 43, Days: 5.