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From the employer's careers site First seen 2 Nov 2026

Food Manager

Salary

Starting from £32,700 per year

Apply on Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd

Description

We are seeking a Food Manager to lead our team in Herne Bay, Kent. As a Food Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, driving sales, and maintaining high standards of shopkeeping and customer service.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Role model and coach team members to achieve high standards and efficiency across the food hall
  • Manage compliance with processes while maintaining passion and flair for great shopkeeping and customer service
  • Ensure customers get the food they want when shopping 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:

  • Starting salary from £32,700
  • Discount card with 10% discount off shopping at Sainsbury's, Argos, Tu, and Habitat
  • Annual bonus scheme
  • Free food and hot drinks in-store
  • Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave
  • Pension matching 4-7.5% of contributions
  • Share scheme
  • Wellbeing support and colleague networks
  • Cycle to Work scheme and special offers on gym memberships, restaurants, and more

Skills

Required

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Apply on Sainsbury's Supermarkets Ltd