Retail Supervisor - Part Time

Farmfoods; Smethwick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A family-owned business, Farmfoods seeks a part-time Retail Supervisor for their Smethwick location. The role involves supporting management, ensuring excellent customer service, and operational efficiency while offering a friendly working environment with opportunities for progression. Ideal for individuals wanting to start a retail management career while balancing other commitments.

Benefits

6 weeks holiday per year

15% staff discount

Great training and development opportunities

Free life assurance

Workplace pension

Staff benefits package

Qualifications

• Experience as a supervisor or team leader is advantageous.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build good relationships.
• Trustworthiness and reliability are essential.

Responsibilities

• Support management in leading the shop's operations.
• Take responsibility for running the shop in the manager’s absence.
• Manage operational costs and ensure efficient deliveries.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Trustworthiness

Positive approach

Teamwork

Job description

Retail Supervisor - Part Time, 16 hours

We are looking to recruit a new retail supervisor for our shop in Cape Hill, Smethwick. We offer a permanent part-time position working a variety of shifts, with a minimum of 16 hours work each week, generally including some weekend work.

Pay & benefits:

We offer an hourly pay rate of £13.11 and you will be guaranteed a minimum of 16 hours work per week. This means you will be earning at least £209 per week, and if you’re looking to earn a bit more, then overtime may be available.

In addition to your pay, you will also benefit from:

• 6 weeks holiday each year.
• Great training and development opportunities.
• 15% staff discount in any of our 300+ shops on a range of food and household essentials.
• A smart uniform.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• A staff benefits package including a virtual GP, discounted services, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, and travel.

As one of our retail supervisors, you will:

• Support the management team in leading the shop to provide excellent customer service.
• Take responsibility for running the shop in the manager’s absence, ensuring customer care, efficient deliveries, and shop routines are maintained.
• Open and close the shop, handle cash, place orders, and develop your team of retail assistants.
• Manage operational costs including shrinkage, waste, and payroll.

You will need:

• A friendly, positive, and hardworking approach.
• Strong interpersonal skills to build good relationships with colleagues and customers.
• Trustworthiness and reliability as part of a small team.
• Experience as a supervisor, team leader, or manager in retail or similar industries is advantageous but not essential; we welcome applicants eager to start their retail management career.

More than just a job:

Many employees start part-time to earn extra money while studying or managing other commitments. There are opportunities for long-term career progression within Farmfoods, with training programs and promotions to management roles from within. Many of our managers began their careers in our shops, making this a potential start of a rewarding career.

A bit about us:

Farmfoods is a family business committed to offering great value, quality products, and a friendly shopping environment. We focus on delivering a genuine, old-fashioned customer experience and ensuring our shops are clean, tidy, and welcoming. Our supervisors play a key role in supporting our teams and ensuring smooth shop operations.

Contract information:

Position: PTSV, Hours: 16