SPAR Bluebell Way - Deli Supervisor

James-Hall-; Preston; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

James-Hall- in Preston is seeking a Deli Supervisor to lead the deli team in delivering great service and delicious food. You will oversee preparation and presentation of a wide range of freshly made products, ensuring high standards of quality, safety, and presentation while creating a welcoming environment for customers.

You will lead by example, maintain allergen awareness, audits, and stock management, and motivate the team in a busy retail setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service or retail.
• Knowledge of food safety standards (Level 2 would be an advantage).
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and supporting the deli team on a daily basis
• Providing excellent customer service and encouraging the team to do the same
• Preparing, baking, and presenting our deli products
• Managing stock levels, rotation, and ordering where required
• Leading by example in maintaining food safety, allergen awareness, labeling, and audits
• Ensuring counters and displays are fully stocked and attractively presented
• Keeping equipment and work areas clean, safe, and sanitised at all times

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Communication

Food safety

Job description

Contract Type: Permanent - Full Time
Hours of work: 39 hours per week

About the Role

As a Deli Supervisor, you’ll play a key role in leading our deli team to deliver great service and great food to our customers. You’ll oversee the preparation and presentation of a wide variety of freshly made products, from ready-to-go items to delicious made-to-order options. With your leadership, you’ll ensure the team works together to maintain high standards of food quality, safety, and presentation, while creating a welcoming and friendly environment for customers.

Here’s What You Can Expect to be Doing

Your role will be varied, hands-on, and people-focused, including:

• Supervising and supporting the deli team on a daily basis
• Providing excellent customer service and encouraging the team to do the same
• Preparing, baking, and presenting our tasty range of deli products
• Managing stock levels, rotation, and ordering where required
• Leading by example in maintaining food safety, allergen awareness, labelling, and audits
• Ensuring counters and displays are fully stocked and attractively presented
• Keeping equipment and work areas clean, safe, and sanitised at all times

A Few Things About You

We’re looking for someone with leadership potential who is enthusiastic, reliable, and passionate about great food and service. Ideally, you will also be:

• Friendly and approachable, with strong communication skills
• A natural leader who can motivate and support a team
• Hardworking and dependable, with great attention to detail
• Flexible and able to adapt in a busy environment
• Experienced in food service or retail, with knowledge of food safety standards (Level 2 Food Hygiene would be an advantage, but training can be provided)