Description

Duties and Responsibilities:
To create an environment in which Partners deliver business objectives, demonstrate the responsibilities of co-ownership and achieve personal fulfilment. To operate as part of a wider branch management team and contribute to the leadership and success of the branch. As a Section Manager, you would be working closely with other parts of the business to deliver effective results for the business unit and feeding back to inform continuous improvement. Externally, you are required to develop and grow the reputation of the John Lewis Partnership..

Job Requirements:
It will suit an individual with strong leadership and communication skills who enjoys taking ownership for achieving business and personal objectives. Attention to detail is critical in leading a team to be compliant with all food safety policies, procedures, and practices. A willingness to work flexibly across all areas of the department is essential. The role will suit an individual with strong leadership and communication skills who enjoys taking ownership for achieving business and personal objectives. As you will be working closely across a wide range of Partners you will have strong stakeholder management skills and be confident in providing and questioning information. You will have experience of developing individual team members, working with them on their development plan and managing any performance issues. Please note we reserve the right to close the vacancy early in light of a large response.

Additional Information:
We have a number of different ways to work flexibly so at your interview feel free to talk about what flexibility means to you. There are no guarantees, however, it may open the door to not only a new role but a new way of working.

As a Partner you will enjoy our unique benefits package, including staff discount, subsidised food in Partner dining rooms, discounts in local restaurants, subsidised learning, access to exclusive Partnership hotels and so much more.

We request that candidates only apply for this position if you can fully commit to the advertised working hours and the full term of the contract, or we will be unable to proceed with your application.

Please consider the following when making your application:
- This role is subject to the following pre-employment screening: 2 Year reference check.
- We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.
- Print off the job description now if you require it.
- Ensure you have an up-to-date CV.

Duties and Responsibilities

To lead a team of Assistant Section Managers and Partners in the Food Hall Department of a Full Line Department Store.