Duty Manager (18+) (SPAR)

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Duty Manager; Barnby Dun

20 Hours P/W - possibly more hours when the store needs.

Shifts to include Mornings, Evenings and Weekends

We have an exciting opportunity for a SPAR Duty Manager, who is motivated, friendly, hands-on and passionate about their store offering excellent service and standards to our customers. Reporting directly to the Store Manager you will deliver maximum sales and profit through continuous personal improvement and the provision of friendly, excellent service to customers, colleagues, and visitors.

Job Purpose:

• 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'.

A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd is one of the largest privately owned companies in the UK. Our forward-thinking family-owned business began life in 1917 as a counter-service grocery store and has grown from these humble beginnings into a company that now owns 260 SPAR convenience stores and employs more than 7,000 people, with a turnover of £1.3 billion. As one of the largest convenience retailers in the UK, we are always looking for innovative ways to create a point of difference. Food and drink have always been our lifeblood, and today our business has multiple divisions specialising in retail, food service and wholesale distribution.

Key Tasks/Responsibilities:

• 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

Person Specification:

• Basic education (Numeracy and literacy)
• NVQ Level 2-3 in Retail Skills, Customer Care or Similar is preferred but no essential.
• 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
• Motivated to deliver a friendly and efficient service to ensure a great customer experience
• Demonstrates integrity, a strong work ethic and upholds the company values and principles
• Flexible approach to working hours, supporting colleagues and multi skilled development
• Shows a commitment to ongoing personal development and training, always striving to improve

What's in it for you?

Excellent benefits package including:

• Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
• Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
• Outstanding Training & Development
• Gain hands-on experience in a high volume, fast paced convenience store
• Generous staff discount in all our SPAR stores (excl. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
• Proactive promotion of internal candidates
• Paid Breaks
• Free Tea & Coffee
• Early access to your pay through 'EarlyPay'
• 24/7 access to your payslips and Rotas via HR/Payroll portal
• Wellbeing support - access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
• Company Pension Scheme
• NEST pension scheme
• Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
• Extra Holidays - Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to work - Bicycle purchase scheme
• Long Service Awards

Please download the job description for more information.

Inclusive environment: as a Disability Confident Committed employer we are dedicated to creating a fair, inclusive workplace for all. We offer a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum criteria for the role.