Food Department Manager

Food Department Manager - Reading

Salary: £32,000-£35,000 + Bonus & Benefits
Full-Time | High-Volume Retail | Career Growth Opportunity

Zachary Daniels is looking for a passionate and commercially minded Food Manager to lead a fast-paced, customer-focused food department within a well-established and successful retail destination in Reading.

As the Food Department Manager, you'll take full ownership of operations, team leadership, and commercial performance. You'll be the driving force behind creating an exceptional shopping experience, ensuring high standards across fresh, ambient, chilled, and seasonal categories.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Lead from the front as the department's Food Manager, inspiring your team with clear goals and energetic leadership

• Set and maintain exceptional standards of service, availability, and food quality

• Take full responsibility for achieving KPIs, driving sales, and managing margins

• Make commercial decisions that increase profitability and improve the customer journey

• Create a standout environment that delivers freshness, efficiency, and visual excellence

• Recruit, train, and develop a high-performing team with clear succession planning

We're Looking For:

• A proven Food Manager or department leader with experience in a high-volume food retail environment (supermarket, convenience, or wholesale)

• Strong understanding of compliance, food safety, stock control, and availability

• Passionate about food, fresh standards, and delivering outstanding customer experiences

• Commercially sharp, operationally excellent, and confident making data-driven decisions

• An energetic people-leader who can coach, inspire, and grow a strong team

What You'll Get:

• Competitive salary between £32,000-£35,000

• Bonus potential

• Great working hours and generous holiday allowance

• Pension scheme, discounts, and corporate benefits

• A clear path to develop your career in food retail leadership

If you're ready to lead a thriving food department and make a real impact, apply now to become our next Food Manager in Reading!