Shift Manager

Iceland Foods; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% discount in Iceland and The Food 2

28 days holiday (incl. Bank Holidays)

Christmas vouchers – increasing with S

Refer a Friend scheme

Christmas saving schemes

Long service awards

Healthcare plan available

Grocery Aid support

Job summary

Iceland Foods is seeking a motivated Shift Manager to support the store management team in delivering excellent customer service and operational excellence in our Sheffield store. You will be recruited as a Retail Assistant and receive a £2 supplement for every hour that you shift manage the store.

The role emphasizes loss prevention, product availability, staff development, and delivering a positive customer experience through hands-on leadership and daily coaching.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a retail management or supervisory role.
• Strong communication with colleagues to deliver store tasks first time, every time.
• Plan and organise the shift using every team member.
• Provide balanced feedback to improve performance of colleagues.
• Hands-on leadership to deliver a great store.

Responsibilities

• Maximise profit with great store availability and customer focus.
• Sell a £1 & save a £1 to drive sales.
• Deliver on actions set by line manager.
• Engage, develop and retain great people.
• Follow cash handling, security and One Best Way processes.
• Lead by example, be approachable and respectful.

Skills

Retail management

Communication

Shift planning

Feedback

Team leadership

Job description

As one of the Best Big Companies to Work For, we have a rich history of loving our customers and looking after our teams.

We understand that success is achieved through our people, and we are searching for a committed and passionate Shift Manager to join our growing business.

As Shift Manager you will support the management team to deliver consistent results and be the best place to shop and work. You will be recruited as a Retail Assistant and receive a £2 supplement for every hour that you shift manage the store.

Key Responsibilities Include

Maximise profit:

• Have a clear focus on delivering great availability for your customers.
• Play an active role in your store to “sell a £1 & save a £1” to help drive sales.
• Deliver on all agreed actions set for you by your line manager.

Engage, Develop & Retain Great People

• Proactively support and work with the Talking Shop Rep in your store.
• Support team engagement in your store.
• Play a part in creating an inclusive culture where everyone can be their best.
• Take a proactive approach to personal development and share your own knowledge to support up‑skilling the team.

Doing The Right Processes And Doing Them Right

• Complete any actions set for you by your line manager on the back of the daily floor walk focusing on what the customer sees.
• A positive approach to service, both in store and at the doorstep always aiming to be the best place to shop.
• Follow and implement all cash handling and security policies & processes.
• Play your part in providing the best digital service through implementing all “One Best Way” processes.

Leadership

• Love your customers by being approachable.
• Look after our own by being respectful.
• Work together by being enthusiastic.
• Hate waste by taking action.
• Care about the business and our people by being considerate.

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a retail management or supervisory role.
• Communicates effectively with every colleague to deliver store tasks first time, every time.
• Plans and organises the shift, using every member of the team.
• Provides balanced feedback when needed to improve the performance of every colleague.
• Sets the pace of the team, when on shift, by being hands on to deliver a great store.

What We Offer

• 15% discount in all Iceland and The Food Warehouse stores.
• 28 days holiday (including Bank Holidays).
• Christmas vouchers – increasing with length of service.
• Refer a Friend scheme.
• Christmas saving schemes.
• Long service awards.
• Option to join a healthcare plan.
• Grocery Aid for free and confidential financial, emotional and practical support.
• Clear career pathways with opportunities for development and progression.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.