Fresh Food Department Manager — Lead & Elevate Quality

Asda Stores Ltd; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Eastleigh is seeking a Fresh Manager to oversee fresh departments, ensuring quality and compliance with food safety regulations. You will lead a team, manage stock, and drive performance in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have fresh food expertise and a strong passion for coaching others. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include colleague discounts, a discretionary bonus scheme, and comprehensive wellbeing support.

Benefits

Colleague discount: 15% off shopping

Discretionary company bonus scheme

Access to an enhanced electric car scheme

Free eye test

Discounts on Asda services

Company pension

Wellbeing support including 24/7 virtual GP

Excellent parental leave policies

Colleague recognition programme

Qualifications

• Experience managing or supervising in a fresh food or grocery retail environment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and compliance.
• A passion for coaching and developing others.
• The ability to work flexibly across shifts.

Responsibilities

• Ensure fresh departments are always full and inviting.
• Manage stock and waste while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations.
• Lead and develop a team to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Fresh food expertise

Customer focus

Leadership

Operational excellence

Attention to detail

Commercial awareness

Drive Performance

Job description

A leading retail company in Eastleigh is seeking a Fresh Manager to oversee fresh departments, ensuring quality and compliance with food safety regulations. You will lead a team, manage stock, and drive performance in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate will have fresh food expertise and a strong passion for coaching others. Alongside a competitive salary, benefits include colleague discounts, a discretionary bonus scheme, and comprehensive wellbeing support.