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Retail Supervisor - Full Time

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Farmfoods

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry, Junior, Mid & Senior Level
  • Customer Relations
  • London

AI generated summary

  • You need a friendly, reliable attitude, with strong people skills. Experience in retail management is a plus, but your passion and willingness to learn matter most.
  • You will assist management, run the shop in their absence, ensure customer satisfaction, handle cash, manage orders, develop team skills, and control operational costs.

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 supervisor, team leader or manager in retail or other similar industries would certainly come in handy but we would still love to hear from you if you think you’ve got what it takes to take the first steps in your retail management career.

Responsibilities

  • Be an important part of the management team and support the manager in leading the team to run an efficient shop and provide a great service to our customers.
  • Take full responsibility for running the shop in your manager’s absence ensuring that customers are looked after, deliveries are worked quickly and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean and tidy shop.
  • Open and close the shop, handle cash, place orders and develop your team of retail assistants.
  • Take responsibility for the control of operational costs including shrinkage, waste and payroll.

FAQs

What are the working hours for the Retail Supervisor position?

The Retail Supervisor position is a full-time role that requires you to work 39 hours per week, typically 5 days out of 7, including weekends.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The hourly pay rate is £13.11, which guarantees a minimum weekly earning of £511.

Are there opportunities for overtime?

Yes, overtime may be available for those looking to earn a bit more.

What benefits are offered with this job?

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

Is previous retail experience required for this position?

Some experience as a supervisor, team leader, or manager in retail or similar industries is preferred, but we welcome applications from those interested in taking their first steps in retail management.

What does the Retail Supervisor do in the absence of the manager?

In the manager's absence, the Retail Supervisor is responsible for running the shop, ensuring customers are looked after, deliveries are processed quickly, and shop routines are completed to maintain a safe, clean, and tidy environment.

Is there room for career advancement in this role?

Yes, there are many long-term opportunities for career advancement at Farmfoods, including promotional paths to Shop and Area Manager positions.

What is the company culture like at Farmfoods?

Farmfoods prides itself on being a family business with a focus on providing great value and quality products, while also delivering a genuine and friendly customer experience.

Do I need to wear a uniform?

Yes, a smart uniform will be provided as part of your employment.

What type of person are you looking for?

We are looking for a friendly, positive, and hardworking individual who can build strong working relationships and is trustworthy and reliable.

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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.