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 co...