Assistant Manager

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

Job summary

A family-run grocery chain based in South Shields is seeking an Assistant Manager to oversee shop operations and develop team members. The role includes running the shop, motivating the team, and ensuring excellent customer service. Suitable candidates will demonstrate a friendly approach and have prior management experience. The position offers competitive pay, 30 days holiday, and a variety of staff benefits including discounts on products.

Benefits

30 days holiday per year

15% staff discount

Staff benefits package including virtual GP

Gym memberships

Cinema tickets

Travel discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a friendly, positive, and hardworking approach.
• Ability to build strong working relationships is essential.
• Trustworthiness is a key requirement.
• Experience in managing teams is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Run an efficient shop with the manager.
• Develop team through coaching and feedback.
• Accountable for shop operations in the manager's absence.
• Control operational costs including shrinkage and waste.
• Recruit new team members with manager’s support.

Skills

Friendly and positive attitude

Strong interpersonal skills

Trustworthiness

Experience in management or supervision

Job description

Assistant Manager - Full Time

Pay & Benefits

• Hours: 43 hours across 5 days per week
• Pay: £30,240 – £31,392 per annum
• Holiday: 30 days per year
• Staff discount: 15% on over 300 shops
• Uniform: smart, staff benefits package including virtual GP, cinema tickets, gym memberships, travel discounts

Responsibilities

• Run an efficient shop in partnership with the shop manager
• Develop retail assistants through coaching, mentoring and feedback
• Accountable for shop operations in the manager’s absence, ensuring customer service, deliveries, shop routines and safety
• Motivate and guide team to control operational costs including shrinkage, waste and payroll
• Recruit and induct new team members with shop manager support

Qualifications

• Friendly, positive, hard working approach to work
• People person, builds strong working relationships
• Trustworthy and reliable, dependable on team and customers
• Experience as a manager, team leader or supervisor

About Farmfoods

Farmfoods is a family business with ambition, offering great value, quality products and a genuine customer experience. Assistant managers support a small team to run shops smoothly and efficiently.