Retail-Jobs in Großbritannien

Are you an experienced “hands-on” leader with a passion for food and a commitment to exceptional customer service?

Are you proactive, highly motivated and driven, with a desire to progress your career with an ambitious and growing business?

Are you looking for the next step in your career?

This could be the role that you have been looking for…

We are looking for a Delicatessen Manager to join an expanding Farm Shop at their location near Oakham. The business boasts a very impressive product offering - a wide selection of fruit, vegetables, bakery and dairy products carefully selected from local artisan producers and hosts an in-house butchery.

Working in conjunction with the Butchery Manager, the Deli Manager will take responsibility for the operational side of the retail shop. You will manage the day-to-day operation, maximising sales / profit margins, keeping stock levels accurate and reducing wastage. Ultimately you will be tasked with leading the Retail operation and delivering an exceptional experience for a discerning customer base.

The role will involve:

• Managing the day-to-day operation of the Farm Shop - delivering a “top quality” product to a highly satisfied customer whilst maximising sales and profitability.

• Day to Day Operations Management
• Managing, motivating and developing a dedicated team
• Ensuring the customer experience is second to none.
• Responsibility for stock control / rotation and waste management
• Maximising retail sales opportunities
• Maximising profit margin whilst offering value to customers
• Food stock management, replenishment and ordering
• Product procurement - ensuring the offering is relevant and seasonal.
• Ensuring displays are innovative, practical and maintained, and that these are refreshed on a regular basis
• Complying with all company HR, HSE, Food Safety, Environmental and Fire regulations and adhering to all current legislation.

To be successful you will need to have a love for food and be inspired and motivated by a passion for quality and exceptional service.

• Have a proven track record of success in a similar role
• Commercially aware with Strong experience of food retail - ideally this will include purchasing and product merchandising
• Have a good understanding of food safety practises, stock control and stock rotation.
• Possess excellent people skills
• Be competent and confident with computer work with basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
• Be a real foodie, who is passionate about food, quality and provenance
• Results driven and happy to work to sales targets
• Highly organised and reliable
• Team player, energetic, enthusiastic and dynamic
• Exceptional customer service skills
• Professional and well-presented

The successful candidate will be rewarded with an excellent package that includes a competitive basic salary of £30-35,000 (dependant on skills and experience) and a range of benefits.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an award-winning business, with ambitious plans for the future, at a key stage in their development.

This role could be suitable for you if you have a proven track record of success in any of the following roles: Delicatessen Manager, Food Emporium Manager, Retail Manager (Food), Fresh Food Manager, Butchery Shop Manager, Farm Shop Manager, Fine Foods Manager

Commutable from: Oakham, Melton Mowbray, Uppingham, Corby, Market Deeping, Market Harborough