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From the employer's careers site First seen 26 Oct 2026

Food Manager

Salary

From £32,700 per year

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Description

We are seeking a Food Manager to lead our team in Hamilton, Lanarkshire. As a Food Manager, you will be responsible for leading and managing a team to deliver exceptional customer experiences, driving sales and improving customer satisfaction.

Job Responsibilities:

  • 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 customer 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.

Requirements:

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

What We Offer:

  • Salary from £32,700 per annum.
  • Discount card – 10% discount off on your shopping at Sainsbury’s, Argos, Tu, and Habitat after four weeks.
  • Annual bonus scheme based on our and your performance.
  • Free food and hot drinks provided for colleagues in all our stores.
  • Generous holiday entitlement, maternity and paternity leave.
  • Pension – we’ll match 4-7.5% of your 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 your potential.
  • Cycle to Work scheme.

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