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Assistant Manager

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Farmfoods

5d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Customer Relations
    Hospitality & Retail
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a friendly, reliable attitude, strong people skills, and some management experience to build relationships and support your team and customers effectively.
  • You will assist in shop management, develop team members, oversee operations in the manager's absence, control costs, ensure customer service, and support recruitment efforts.

Requirements

  • A friendly, positive, hard working approach to work.
  • To be a ‘people person’ who finds it easy to get on everyone and is able to build strong working relationships with the people you work with.
  • To be trustworthy and reliable as you will be an important part of a small team. Your team and customers will depend upon you to do your job to the best of your ability at all times.
  • Some experience as a manager, team leader or supervisor.

Responsibilities

  • Work closely with the shop manager to run an efficient shop and provide a great service to our customers.
  • Be responsible for the development of your team of retail assistants through coaching, mentoring and providing feedback.
  • Be accountable for the shop in the absence of the shop manager and responsible for ensuring that customers are looked after, deliveries are worked quickly and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
  • Take responsibility for motivating and guiding your team to ensure the control of operational costs including shrinkage, waste and payroll.
  • Support the shop manager with recruitment and induction of new team members.

FAQs

What is the job title for this position?

The job title is Assistant Manager.

Where is the location of the job?

The job is located in Wood Green, Haringey, Greater London.

Is this position permanent or temporary?

This position is a permanent full-time role.

What are the working hours for the Assistant Manager role?

The working hours are 43 hours per week, across 5 days from 7, usually including at least one weekend shift.

What is the salary range offered for this position?

The salary offered is between £28,068.24 and £32,332.28 per annum.

What benefits are included with this position?

The benefits include 30 days holiday per year, great training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a workplace pension.

What qualities are required for the Assistant Manager position?

Candidates should have a friendly, positive, hard-working approach, be trustworthy and reliable, and possess experience as a manager, team leader, or supervisor.

Will I have leadership responsibilities in this role?

Yes, you will be responsible for developing your team of retail assistants through coaching, mentoring, and providing feedback.

Are there opportunities for career advancement in this role?

Yes, there are long-term career opportunities available, as many senior positions are filled by promoting from within.

What attributes do you look for in a candidate?

We look for candidates who are people-oriented, able to build strong working relationships, and who possess a trustworthy and reliable nature.

Retail & Consumer Goods
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
1954
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

Farmfoods, a Scottish family business, has served Great Britain for over 60 years. From a butcher shop in Aberdeen we have grown to more than 300 stores and four distribution centres nationwide. We work hard to bring you the best value on the food your family enjoys and on the household essentials your family needs.