Assistant Manager

Assistant Manager - Full Time

We are looking to recruit a new Assistant Manager for our shop in Sweet Briar Retail Park, Norwich. This permanent full time position requires flexibility across the week, typically holding at least one weekend shift.

Schedule & Pay

• Hours: 43 hours across 5 days per week
• Pay: £31,449 - £32,648 per annum on a 43 hour contract
• Benefits: 30 days holiday each year, 15% staff discount, staff benefits package (virtual GP, discounted services, cinema tickets, gym memberships, etc.), smart uniform, free life assurance, workplace pension, and more

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the shop manager to run an efficient shop and provide excellent customer service.
• Develop the team of retail assistants through coaching, mentoring, and feedback.
• Act as shop manager in absence, ensuring customers, deliveries, and routines are handled safely and efficiently.
• Motivate and guide the team to control operational costs, including shrinkage, waste, and payroll.
• Support with recruitment and induction of new team members.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Friendly, positive, hard working approach.
• People person who builds strong working relationships.
• Trustworthy and reliable; essential to team and customer confidence.
• Some experience as a manager, team leader, or supervisor.
• Commitment to complete an Employment Verification and Basic DBS (England/Wales) or Disclosure Scotland check.

Benefits

• 30 days holiday per year.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• 15% staff discount in over 300 shops.
• Smart uniform.
• Free life assurance.
• Workplace pension.
• Staff benefits package (virtual GP, discounted services, cinema tickets, gym memberships, days out, travel).

Career Growth

There are many long term opportunities within Farmfoods. Training programmes and promotional pathways are available, with many senior managers originating from shop positions.

Contract Information

Position: Assistant Manager; Hours: 43; Days: 5.