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 BBBH33291