Lead Food Manager - Store Operations Leader

Sainsbury's Limited; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount card

Annual bonus

Free food & drinks

Pension match

Share scheme

Wellbeing support

Cycle to work

Colleague networks

Job summary

Sainsbury's Limited in London, Low Hall Store, is seeking a Lead Food Manager to head a small team of food managers and oversee the grocery shop floor.

You will work with store leadership on trading events, ensure high standards, coach staff, and maintain safety while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Experience leading managers in fast-paced environments, strong data/KPI interpretation, and a commitment to inclusive leadership will help you succeed.

Qualifications

• Experience of managing managers in a fast-paced, customer-facing environment.
• Ability to interpret KPI data and translate into action.
• Strong leadership to coach and develop teams.
• Commitment to inclusive leadership and fairness.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of food managers to oversee the grocery shop floor.
• Coordinate trading events with store leadership to drive sales.
• Assume full store responsibility in the absence of the store manager.
• Ensure compliance with processes and safety standards.
• Support colleagues and manage people matters with professionalism.

Skills

Leadership

Managing managers

Data & KPI literacy

Change management

Inclusive leadership

People management

Store operations

Job description

Sainsbury's Limited in London, Low Hall Store, is seeking a Lead Food Manager to head a small team of food managers and oversee the grocery shop floor.

You will work with store leadership on trading events, ensure high standards, coach staff, and maintain safety while delivering an outstanding customer experience.

Experience leading managers in fast-paced environments, strong data/KPI interpretation, and a commitment to inclusive leadership will help you succeed.