Skip to content
Updated How AI-exposed are the skills employers are hiring for? See the data →

From the employer's careers site First seen 9 Nov 2026

Food Manager

Description

We are seeking a Food Manager to lead our team in Maidstone, Kent. As a Food Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring that our customers receive exceptional service and that our food hall operates efficiently.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Role model and coach team members to maintain high standards and efficiency in the food hall.
  • Manage compliance with processes while providing great customer service.
  • Ensure that every customer gets the food they want when they shop with us.
  • Manage performance and capability, conduct disciplinaries, and ensure scheduling and pay are accurate.
  • Assume overall responsibility for running the store at times, providing direction and support to colleagues.

Requirements:

  • Previous line management experience in a fast-paced, operational environment.
  • Experience providing excellent customer service and coaching a team to do the same.
  • Ability to deliver KPIs and manage disciplinaries, performance issues, and employee relations.
  • Leadership experience in a high-volume, fast-paced operational setting.

What We Offer:

  • Salary: £32,700
  • Discount card: 10% discount off shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat.
  • Annual bonus scheme.
  • Free food and hot drinks.
  • Generous holiday entitlement.
  • Pension scheme with employer matching.
  • Share scheme.
  • Wellbeing support.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.
  • Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, and more.

For more fresh new jobs, check out yubhub.co.

Skills

Required

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://hdhe.fa.em3.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/job/400096090

Apply on Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd