One Stop - Food Stop Manager

Join our team to lead the daily operations of our Food Stop, delivering high-quality food and exceptional service. You’ll manage a small team, oversee food preparation (including buffets), maintain stock and equipment, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Responsibilities include menu planning, budget control, and creating a welcoming environment for colleagues and visitors.

What we’re looking for:

Catering experience and strong customer service skills
Knowledge of food hygiene, allergens, and health & safety
Proficient in Microsoft Office
Level 2, 3 & 4 Food Hygiene certifications (essential)

Interview date: Friday 19th December 2025

You will be responsible for:

What I do:

Managing the preparing and serving quality hot and cold food in line with Food Stop
ways of working and portion control, including the preparation and delivery of buffets for meetings and training courses
Preparation and stocking of the chilled section, including making sandwiches, drinks and a range of salads,ensuring full area is clean and appropriately presented and stocked at all times
To manage the till, card machine and safe, ensuring correct procedures are used and sales are recorded accurately with related administration completed in a timely manner.
To be able to prepare and provide a full menu offer for colleagues ensuring the service is cost neutral, controlling budget and minimising waste
Create menus in preparation of seasonal, celebratory and diverse occasions.
Ensuring that daily / weekly / monthly due diligence routines are completed which includes accepting, checking and recording of deliveries, managing inventory of stock and ordering of supplies
Ensure Costa Coffee machine is clean, filled and operational for use
Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to, and any incidents are reported in line with procedures
To assist in the recruitment of Food Stop team members
Providing outstanding guidance to your Food Stop team creating a positive environment where you team feel welcomed and supported
Natural positive team manager who is able to take the lead, as well as ability to delegate tasks and responsibility including working alongside the Food Stop Supervisor and Food Stop Assistants
Manage and appraise Team Members on an agreed time scales
Good communicator who can liaise with a wide range of Food Stop visitors with confidence
Attend business and team updates / meeting as required
Escalate any operational issues and complete tasks as required to the Facilities Manager
Be responsible for the smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures Supporting any initiatives taking place in the Store Support Centre.

Skills I need:

• Experience of working in a catering environment

• Experience with Microsoft Office / Outlook applications essential

• Good understanding of health and safety, food hygiene and allergens

• Provide outstanding customer service

• Experience of balancing priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Have a passion and flair for catering with excellent organisational skills

• Ability to follow and accurately record routines for due diligence purposes

• Ability to be flexible to provide cover for sickness / holiday

Qualifications

Level 2 Food Hygiene essential
Level 3 Food Hygiene essential
Level 4 Food Hygiene essential

What's in it for you:

One Stop is committed to making everyday life easier for our customers! With a strong presence in local communities, we offer a wide range of quality products at great value, alongside friendly and helpful service. As part of the Tesco Group, One Stop combines the benefits of a large organisation with the close-knit feel of a neighbourhood store. We’re passionate about creating a welcoming environment for both our customers and our colleagues and we’re always looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our growing team!

Flexible Working

We know life looks a little different for each of us. That’s why at One Stop, we always welcome chats about flexible working. Some people are at the start of their careers, some want the freedom to do the things they love. Others are going through life-changing moments like becoming a carer, nearing retirement, adapting to parenthood, or something else. So, talk to us throughout your application about how we can support.

One Stop Benefits

At One Stop, we value our colleagues just as much as our customers — and that’s reflected in the wide range of benefits we offer.

To explore the full list of colleague benefits, please click here and scroll to the bottom of our Careers Page.

*As a proud subsidiary of the Tesco Group, One Stop operates as an independent business. This means that while we share the same values, the benefits we offer may differ from those available at Tesco.*

Community Involvement

At One Stop, being part of the community is at the heart of everything we do. From supporting local charities and groups to partnering with national organisations, we’re proud to give back in meaningful ways.

Over the past decade, we’ve raised over £10.4 million for good causes and donated the equivalent of 1.6 million meals through our partnerships with FareShare and Olio, helping to reduce food waste and support those in need.

Working with us means you’ll have the chance to make a real difference whether it’s climbing mountains, running marathons, or simply organising a local raffle, our colleagues go the extra mile to support the causes they care about.

Diversity & Inclusion at One Stop

At One Stop, everyone is welcome. We’re proud to be an inclusive workplace that celebrates the unique backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences of our colleagues. Everyone is treated fairly and with respect. Diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values.

As a Disability Confident Leader (Level 3), we’re committed to creating an accessible and supportive environment for all. We offer reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, including interviews, to ensure every candidate has a fair opportunity to succeed. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please Click here.

Our six colleague networks Armed Forces, Disability, LGBTQ+, Families & Carers, Race & Ethnicity, and Women help foster a safe, supportive environment where everyone can thrive and be themselves. For more information about our networks please Click here

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*One Stop have the right to withdraw the vacancy before the closing date should a successful application be received prior to the closing date. As such we would highly encourage you to submit your application as soon as you can.*

About us:

Our vision at Tesco is to become every customer's favourite way to shop, whether they are at home or out on the move. Our core purpose is 'Serving our customers, communities and planet a little better every day'. Serving means more than a transactional relationship with our customers. It means acting as a responsible and sustainable business for all stakeholders, for the communities we are part of and for the planet.

We are proud to have an inclusive culture at Tesco where everyone truly feels able to be themselves. At Tesco, we not only celebrate diversity, but recognise the value and opportunity it brings. We're committed to creating a workplace where differences are valued, and make sure that all colleagues are given the same opportunities. We're a big business with diverse working patterns and many business areas which means that we can find something that works for you. Everyone is welcome at Tesco.

We have recently announced that we will be moving towards a more blended working week – combining office and remote working. Our offices will continue to be where we connect, collaborate and innovate. Please talk to us to about how this can work for you.

NOTE: Should you be successful in your application, your offer will be subject to and conditional upon you providing your bank account details on your agreed start date.

We're proud to have been accredited Disability Confident Leader and we're committed to providing a fully inclusive and accessible recruitment process. For further information on the accessibility support we can offer, please visit https://www.tesco-careers.com/accessibility