Market Street Manager

Position: Market Street Manager
Location: Gravesend (DA11 8AB)
Hours: 40 Hours per week (Permanent, 5 days from 7)
Salary & Benefits: Competitive, flexible salary plus excellent benefits, including 33 days holiday and 15% colleague discount.
Job Reference: 159355

About the Role

Are you a high-energy leader passionate about the heritage, craft, and theatre of fresh food retail? Supportive Bridge Staffing Agency is proud to partner with our national retail client to recruit a dedicated Market Street Manager for their Gravesend store.

As Market Street is the jewel in the crown, you won't be stuck behind a desk. You will be the visionary leader out on the floor, managing skilled craft specialists, orchestrating stunning food displays, and keeping that legendary market-day energy alive. Reporting to the Store Manager, you will take full operational and commercial ownership of all prep counters and craft departments to drive outstanding food quality, theatre, and availability.

Key Responsibilities

Mastering the Commercials: Own Market Street sales, production planning, intricate stock control, and labor allocation to maximize yield and minimize food waste.
Creating Retail Theatre: Drive impeccable visual merchandising across counters to showcase fresh food at its absolute best.
Championing Craftsmanship: Lead, inspire, and develop a unique team of trade specialists (Butchers, Bakers, Fishmongers) and Customer Assistants.
Enforcing Food Safety: Maintain top-tier food hygiene ratings, strict legal compliance, and temperature control across multiple preparation environments.
Bringing the Market to Life: Encourage your team to engage with customers, share cooking expertise, and deliver an authentic "shopkeeper" experience.

About You

Commercial Mindset: Strong understanding of production forecasting, yield management, seasonal planning, and handling short-life stock.
Proven Leadership: Experience in high-volume fresh retail, commercial catering, food production, or hospitality management where fresh food prep is key.
Hands-on Attitude: Thrive on the fast-paced energy of the morning set-up and love interacting with colleagues and customers.
Superb Relationship Builder: Able to command respect from skilled craftspeople and collaborate tightly with store leadership.

Rewards and Benefits

We believe in taking care of our leaders. Enjoy a comprehensive range of perks and benefits, including:

Competitive Salary: Flexible salary structure tailored to match your experience.
Paid Time Off: 33 days of annual leave.
Generous Discounts: 15% colleague discount for you, plus 10% for a nominated friend or family member.
Career Growth: Access to our University-accredited Sir Ken Morrison Leadership School development program.
Health & Wellbeing: Highly competitive pension scheme, private healthcare, healthcare cash plans, Vita Health wellbeing, and Aviva Digital GP access.
Family Support: Enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and family-friendly leave.
Perks & Extras: My Morri rewards offering instant discounts, cashback, and perks on everyday dining and leisure, plus salary finance and addiction treatment support.