Large

With more than 100 years of heritage and a trading area that spans across England and Wales, A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the UK’s most successful family owned companies. The company began life in 1917 as a counter service grocery store, and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now employs more than 7,500 people and has a turnover circa £1.1 billion.

Food and drink have always been the lifeblood of A.F. Blakemore and the business now entails retail, wholesale distribution, food service, logistics, specialist foods and shop fitting divisions.

As one of the largest divisions of SPAR UK, A.F. Blakemore owns 280 SPAR stores and serves more than 1,000 in total across England and Wales. The company is also a member of the Unitas Wholesale group and a significant supplier to the independent grocery sector across the UK.

A.F. Blakemore has always been committed to developing a loyal and dedicated workforce that is focused upon excellent customer service and behaving with integrity. The company has always strived to build partnerships with suppliers and trade partners while never underestimating the role that it plays within the communities it serves.

Underpinning everything that A.F. Blakemore does is the company’s values statement, the Blakemore Way. This highlights what A.F. Blakemore stands for and the way that the company has always done and will continue to do business.

Retail & Consumer Goods

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

You need management experience, exceptional customer service skills, organization, effective communication, decisiveness, teamwork, enthusiasm, flexibility, and commitment to personal development.

You will lead, support and manage the store during shifts, ensuring safety, performance, and colleague development. You will oversee operations, handle cash, and promote an exceptional customer experience. Adherence to policies and procedures is crucial for success.

Hospitality & Retail

York

Reporting to the&nbsp;Store Manager&nbsp;the&nbsp;Duty&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;will be helping to drive growth within the company owned Bad Bargain Lane store.&nbsp;As a member of the ‘Duty Manager’ team effective through all operational hours of the store, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager in leading and motivating a team of colleagues. You will be a member of the Store Manager’s leadership team ensuring excellent customer service, contributing to achieving store sales and profitability through ‘Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food For Later, Food For Now’.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Supporting the Store Manager to ensure a safe, legal and high performing store, whilst taking overall responsibility for the entire store during Duty Manager shifts</li><li>Assisting the Store Manager to deliver all store operations, objectives and KPI’s</li><li>Managing, coaching and supporting colleagues, assisting in developing a motivated and empowered team through a positive, engaging management style</li><li>Carrying out performance management/absence management as appropriate&nbsp;</li><li>Responsible for occasional opening/closing of the store, colleague safety and stock/cash security/accountability as appropriate during shifts</li><li>Carrying out cash reconciliations, voids and refunds and other ‘management’ tasks for till colleagues&nbsp;</li><li>Being a role model and leading the team to work together to provide an exceptional customer experience, setting us apart from our competitors</li><li>Working with colleagues to promote the store by identifying and actioning opportunities to engage with and support the local community</li><li>Adhering to all company policies and procedures and processes</li></ul>Duty Manager Skills Required:<ul><li>Previous management or supervisor experience within a food retail or similar fast-paced operation</li><li>Committed to achieving and sustaining exceptional customer service standards</li><li>Able to plan, organise and prioritise effectively</li><li>Ability to communicate and influence at all levels</li><li>Able to take appropriate action and make decisions&nbsp;</li><li>Committed to promoting collaborative working</li><li>Enthusiastic and flexible with a positive attitude</li><li>Committed to developing own skills and apply learning to improve own performance</li></ul>What's in it for you?<ul><li>Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements</li><li>Cycle to work scheme</li><li>Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture</li><li>Outstanding Training &amp; Development opportunities</li><li>Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment</li><li>Enhanced Maternity &amp; Paternity pay packages&nbsp;</li><li>Flexible working hours opportunity&nbsp;</li><li>Excellent additional benefits package including:&nbsp;</li><li>Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’</li><li>24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal</li><li>12.5% Staff discount on fresh items &amp; 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol &amp; Cigarettes)</li><li>Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice</li><li>Company Pension Scheme</li><li>Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual&nbsp;Salary&nbsp;and 6 x Annual&nbsp;Salary&nbsp;with Company Pension Scheme</li><li>NEST pension scheme</li><li>Extra Holiday - Purchase Scheme</li><li>Long Service Awards&nbsp;</li></ul>

Reporting to the Store Manager the Duty Manager will be helping to drive growth within the company owned Bad Bargain Lane store. As a member of the ‘Duty Manager’ team effective through all operational hours of the store, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager in leading and motivating a team of colleagues. You will be a member of the Store Manager’s leadership team ensuring excellent customer service, contributing to achieving store sales and profitability through ‘Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food For Later, Food For Now’.Key Responsibilities:Supporting the Store Manager to ensure a safe, legal and high performing store, whilst taking overall responsibility for the entire store during Duty Manager shiftsAssisting the Store Manager to deliver all store operations, objectives and KPI’sManaging, coaching and supporting colleagues, assisting in developing a motivated and empowered team through a positive, engaging management styleCarrying out performance management/absence management as appropriate Responsible for occasional opening/closing of the store, colleague safety and stock/cash security/accountability as appropriate during shiftsCarrying out cash reconciliations, voids and refunds and other ‘management’ tasks for till colleagues Being a role model and leading the team to work together to provide an exceptional customer experience, setting us apart from our competitorsWorking with colleagues to promote the store by identifying and actioning opportunities to engage with and support the local communityAdhering to all company policies and procedures and processesDuty Manager Skills Required:Previous management or supervisor experience within a food retail or similar fast-paced operationCommitted to achieving and sustaining exceptional customer service standardsAble to plan, organise and prioritise effectivelyAbility to communicate and influence at all levelsAble to take appropriate action and make decisions Committed to promoting collaborative workingEnthusiastic and flexible with a positive attitudeCommitted to developing own skills and apply learning to improve own performanceWhat's in it for you?Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlementsCycle to work schemeDevelop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse cultureOutstanding Training & Development opportunitiesGain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environmentEnhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages Flexible working hours opportunity Excellent additional benefits package including: Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial adviceCompany Pension SchemeCompany Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension SchemeNEST pension schemeExtra Holiday - Purchase SchemeLong Service Awards 

Duty Manager - AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

Duty Manager

You need management experience in food retail, strong customer focus, planning skills, effective communication, decision-making ability, teamwork, enthusiasm, and a commitment to personal development.

You will manage store operations, support and coach staff, ensure safety and cash security, enhance customer experience, and engage with the local community.

Swansea

<ul><li>We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends.&nbsp;</li><li>&nbsp;Reporting to the&nbsp;Store Manager&nbsp;the&nbsp;Duty&nbsp;Manager&nbsp;will be helping to drive growth within the company owned&nbsp;Oystermouth&nbsp;store.. As a member of the ‘Duty Manager’ team effective through all operational hours of the store, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager in leading and motivating a team of colleagues. You will be a member of the Store Manager’s leadership team ensuring excellent customer service, contributing to achieving store sales and profitability through ‘Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food For Later, Food For Now’.</li></ul>

We are a dynamic and innovative retail, wholesale and foodservice business, committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences and staying at the forefront of industry trends.  Reporting to the Store Manager the Duty Manager will be helping to drive growth within the company owned Oystermouth store.. As a member of the ‘Duty Manager’ team effective through all operational hours of the store, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager in leading and motivating a team of colleagues. You will be a member of the Store Manager’s leadership team ensuring excellent customer service, contributing to achieving store sales and profitability through ‘Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food For Later, Food For Now’.

AF Blakemore & Son Ltd

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