Duty Manager

£12.71 p/h, plus uplift

hours p/w- maybe more to suit needs of business / holiday cover etc

Must be over 18

SPAR store? We are currently seeking a talented Duty Manager to help drive success and growth in this pivotal role.

At A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd, we’re proud of our heritage, but even more excited about our future. What started in Wolverhampton in 1917 as a small, family-run grocery store has grown into one of the UK’s largest privately owned businesses, employing over 5,000 people and generating a turnover of £1.2 billion. We combine the strength of a global brand, while maintaining the values of a family business.

We’re constantly evolving, always looking for new and better ways to serve our customers and support our colleagues, making this an exciting place to build your career.

Duty Manager (SPAR) Teignmouth

£12.71 p/h, plus uplift

Minimum 20 hours p/w- maybe more to suit needs of business / holiday cover etc

Must be over 18

Are you a dynamic and experienced Leader/Supervisor ready to help at our award-winning Teignmouth SPAR store? We are currently seeking a talented Duty Manager to help drive success and growth in this pivotal role.

Reporting to the Store Manager, the Duty Manager will be helping to drive growth within the company owned Teignmouth SPAR store. As a member of the Duty Manager team effective through all operational hours of the store, you will be responsible for supporting the Store Manager in leading and motivating a team of colleagues. You will be a member of the Store Manager’s leadership team ensuring excellent customer service, contributing to achieving store sales and profitability through ‘Brilliant Basics, Moments of Wow, Food For Later, Food For Now’.

• Supporting the Store Manager to ensure a safe, legal and high performing store, whilst taking overall responsibility for the entire store during Duty Manager shifts
• Assisting the Store Manager to deliver all store operations, objectives and KPI’s
• Managing, coaching and supporting colleagues, assisting in developing a motivated and empowered team through a positive, engaging management style
• Carrying out performance management/absence management as appropriate
• Responsible for occasional opening/closing of the store, colleague safety and stock/cash security/accountability as appropriate during shifts
• Carrying out cash reconciliations, voids and refunds and other ‘management’ tasks for till colleagues
• Being a role model and leading the team to work together to provide an exceptional customer experience, setting us apart from our competitors
• Working with colleagues to promote the store by identifying and actioning opportunities to engage with and support the local community
• Adhering to all company policies and procedures and processes

• Previous management or supervisor experience within a food retail or similar fast-paced operation
• Committed to achieving and sustaining exceptional customer service standards
• Able to plan, organise and prioritise effectively
• Ability to communicate and influence at all levels
• Able to take appropriate action and make decisions
• Committed to promoting collaborative working
• Enthusiastic and flexible with a positive attitude
• Committed to developing own skills and apply learning to improve own performance

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Cycle to work scheme
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development opportunities
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
• Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
• Flexible working hours opportunity
• Excellent additional benefits package including:
• Early access to your pay through ‘Early Pay’
• 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
• 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company…