Deputy Store Manager — Lead, Grow Talent, 33 Days Holiday

Iceland Foods Ltd; Weston-super-Mare; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on Iceland & The Food Wareh.

Holiday entitlement

Vouchers at Christmas

Refer a Friend scheme

Healthcare options

Grocery Aid support

Career progression

Job summary

Iceland Foods Ltd is seeking a committed Deputy Manager to join our Weston-super-Mare/Worle team. You will collaborate with the Store Manager to maximise store profit, drive sales, and lead a high-performing team across key retail functions.

You will focus on availability, cost control, and incident-free operations while coaching staff, upholding health and safety standards, and delivering excellent customer service. The role requires flexibility to work across stores within the area.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a retail management role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage priorities.
• Customer-focused with a passion for delivering outstanding service.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Flexibility to work across different stores.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager to maximise profit and lead the team.
• Deliver strong availability and cost controls through effective processes.
• Drive engagement and inclusive culture, coaching the team to perform.
• Ensure store processes, cash handling and health & safety policies are followed.
• Communicate regularly with colleagues and customers to deliver outstanding service.
• Lead by example and take responsibility for store operations when the Store Manager is absent.

Skills

Retail management

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving

Decision-making

Prioritisation

Flexibility

Job description

Iceland Foods Ltd is seeking a committed Deputy Manager to join our Weston-super-Mare/Worle team. You will collaborate with the Store Manager to maximise store profit, drive sales, and lead a high-performing team across key retail functions.

You will focus on availability, cost control, and incident-free operations while coaching staff, upholding health and safety standards, and delivering excellent customer service. The role requires flexibility to work across stores within the area.