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Farmfoods

19d ago

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

AI generated summary

  • You need a positive, hardworking attitude, strong interpersonal skills, trustworthiness, and some experience in a management or supervisory role.
  • You will assist the shop manager, develop retail staff, oversee operations in their absence, motivate your team, manage costs, and support recruitment and training for new members.

Requirements

  • You will need:
  • 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 are the working hours for the Assistant Manager position?

The Assistant Manager position requires working 43 hours per week across 5 days from 7, which usually includes at least one weekend shift.

What is the salary for the Assistant Manager role?

The salary for the Assistant Manager position ranges between £28,068.24 and £29,897.68 per annum.

Are there any benefits associated with the Assistant Manager role?

Yes, benefits include 30 days holiday each year, training and development opportunities, a 15% staff discount at our 300+ stores, a smart uniform, free life assurance, and a workplace pension.

What kind of experience is required for the Assistant Manager position?

Some experience as a manager, team leader, or supervisor is required for this role.

Is flexibility in availability important for this position?

Yes, full-time employees are generally required to be fully flexible in their availability for work throughout the week, including weekends.

Will I have responsibilities in the absence of the shop manager?

Yes, as an Assistant Manager, you will be accountable for the shop in the absence of the shop manager, ensuring customers are looked after, deliveries are managed, and shop routines are completed.

What kind of individual qualities are we looking for in an Assistant Manager?

We are looking for a friendly, positive, hard working individual who is a 'people person' and can build strong working relationships, while being trustworthy and reliable.

Is there room for career advancement within the company?

Yes, there are many long-term opportunities for career advancement at Farmfoods, and we promote from within, with many senior management and central services positions starting in our shops.

What type of training can I expect as an Assistant Manager?

You will benefit from great training and development opportunities to help you grow in your role and advance your career.

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Farmfoods

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.