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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 Tunbridge Wells, Kent. As a Food Manager, you will be responsible for role modelling and coaching high standards and efficiency across the whole food hall, managing compliance to processes, and ensuring excellent customer service.

The successful candidate will have previous line management responsibilities in a fast-paced, operational environment, and be able to provide brilliant customer service and coach a team to do the same.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Role modelling and coaching for high standards and efficiency across the whole food hall
  • Managing compliance to processes whilst bringing passion and flair for great shop keeping and customer service
  • Ensuring every single one of our customers gets the food they want when they shop with us
  • People management, including managing performance and capability, conducting disciplinaries, and ensuring scheduling and pay are accurate
  • Assuming overall responsibility for running the store at times

We offer a range of benefits, including:

  • Salary dependent on experience, store size, complexity, and location
  • Discount card – 10% discount off on shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks, increasing to 15% discount off at Sainsbury’s every Friday and Saturday
  • Annual bonus scheme based on company and individual performance
  • Free food and hot drinks provided for colleagues in all stores
  • Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave
  • Pension – company matches 4-7.5% of pension contributions
  • Sainsbury’s share scheme – build up an investment at discounted rates
  • Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
  • Colleague networks – link with like-minded people to help fulfil potential
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, holidays, retail vouchers, and more

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