Fresh Food Manager - Telford Lawley

Position via Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency

Job Overview

Location: Lawley, Telford, United Kingdom (TF3 5ES)
Job Type: Retail (Stores) Team Management, Permanent
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Schedule: Monday to Sunday (flexible working required)
Pay & Perks: Competitive salary, plus a generous bonus, private healthcare, and comprehensive staff benefits
Closing Date: 13 February 2027
Job Reference: 159389

About the Role

Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with Morrisons to recruit a high-performing Fresh Food Manager for their Lawley store in Telford.

In this vital management role, you will help drive business growth and success by taking pride in product availability and placing customers at the heart of everything you do. Operating within our unique Market Street environment—backed by close relationships with farmers and growers—you will lead, empower, and develop your team to deliver exceptional service, manage department operations, and ensure market-leading standards across the store.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and empower colleagues to always put the customer first and deliver outstanding service.
Listen and respond to customer and colleague feedback, reacting accordingly.
Ensure market-leading product availability across the store.
Collaborate with other store managers to lead a supportive and performance-driven department.
Efficiently manage people routines, including departmental scheduling, absence tracking, performance management, and talent development.
Deliver effective training to build team capability, confidence, and cross-functional flexibility.
Build effective relationships with other operating departments and key stakeholders.
Ensure resources are planned thoroughly and target performance metrics are met.

What We Are Looking For

Proven experience managing a team in a fast-paced environment (retail, hospitality, service industry, or travel & tourism).
A passion for fresh food, retail excellence, and delivering exceptional customer service.
Great communication skills with the ability to share knowledge, best practices, and lead by example.
Adaptable to change, with the ability to challenge effectively and work flexibly.
Strong capability in building and maintaining relationships across all areas of the business.

Perks & Benefits

Competitive salary and a generous bonus package.
Six weeks holiday (including bank holidays).
15% staff discount in Morrisons supermarkets and convenience stores starting from your very first day.
Additional 10% discount card for a friend or family member.
Excellent career progression, industry-leading training, and personal development opportunities.
Private healthcare, pension scheme, and life assurance.
Healthcare and well-being benefits, including Aviva Digital GP access and Vita Health support.
Morrisons MyPerks: Discounts at high street shops, cinemas, gyms, and more.
Family-friendly policies, including enhanced 26 weeks maternity and adoption leave, along with neonatal and fertility leave.