Duty Manager ALSAGER SPAR Store Retail – SPAR Store Management (inc Foodservice)

Company: A.F. Blakemore & Son Ltd
Apply for the Duty Manager ALSAGER SPAR Store Retail – SPAR Store Management (inc Foodservice)
Location: Alsager
Job Description:

Minimum 16 hours per week – including evenings and weekends

Must be willing to work overtime

Various shifts between 6am and 10pm

Duty Manager

We are currently seeking a talented Duty Manager to help drive success and growth.

Key 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 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

Duty Manager Skills Required

  • 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

What’s in it for you?

  • Holiday, Maternity and Paternity leave and pay in excess of statutory entitlements
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Develop your skills and capability in a highly supportive and multi-diverse culture
  • Gain hands‑on experience in a high volume, fast paced environment
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity pay packages
  • Flexible working hours opportunity
  • Excellent additional benefits package including:
    • Early access to your pay through ‘EarlyPay’
    • 24/7 access to your payslips via HR/Payroll portal
    • 12.5% Staff discount on fresh items & 10% Staff Discount on ambient products in our SPAR stores (ex. Alcohol & Cigarettes)
    • Wellbeing support – access to emotional support, counselling, legal and financial advice
    • Company Pension Scheme
    • Company Life Insurance worth 1 x Annual Salary and 6 x Annual Salary with Company Pension Scheme
    • NEST pension scheme
    • Extra Holiday – Purchase Scheme
    • Long Service Awards

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.

Job Details

  • Department: Retail – SPAR Store Management (inc Foodservice)
  • Contract type: Permanent
  • Hours: Minimum 16 hours per week
  • Salary: £13.75 per hour plus opportunity to earn a bonus and excellent benefits
  • Bonus Scheme, Company Sick Pay, Additional Holidays, Company Pension Scheme, Life Cover, Staff Discount, Long Service Awards, Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Volunteering opportunities

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Posted: June 19th, 2026