We are working exclusively with a food distribution business in Trafford Park to recruit an ambitious, energetic Assistant Manager to support the warehouse operations to ensure timely and efficient redistribution out to it’s hubs across the north west.
Key areas of responsibility to include:
*Support with the management and the delivery of our services in the region, establishing relationships with our community partners, suppliers and stakeholders and building and embedding our relationships with them
*Help to ensure the reliable delivery of healthy food to hub network
*Help to build our community hubs to bring in wrap around support for our members
*Ensure smooth running of the warehouse
*Carry out effective team and volunteer management
*Provide operational cover as required
*Support with the effective management of the regional facilities and fleet
*Provide day to day oversight of the compliance requirements of Food Safety and Health & Safety
Skills and Experience
*Recent convenience retail or hospitality management experience
*Well developed written and verbal communication skills
*Experience in leading successful teams
*The ability to think creatively and make good operationally sound decisions as a result
*Confidence in managing conflicting priorities
*Ability to react quickly and positively to changing priorities
*Full manual driving licence
*Ability to travel across the UK including some overnight stays
You will be able to work flexibly - able to cover regional opening hours on a rota basis, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays
Background in hospitality management or convenience retail management essential
In return you will be offered a generous basic salary plus benefits to match Interviews ASAP