About Canalside
We are a family run farm that has been growing its own produce for the past 40 years.
It was back in 1983 that we bought this small holding in Great Haywood and planted our first strawberries that spring. From the beginning we have provided soft summer fruits, kitchen vegetables and garden plants directly to businesses across the region, and also to the local community from our Farm Shop – one of Staffordshire’s first!
We have continued to grow and develop our offering to customers over the years, and have since: extended our Farm Shop (twice!); built a new Café alongside the historic Trent and Mersey Canal; developed our Pick Your Own experience to include Halloween pumpkins; established a seasonal Plant Centre in our main glasshouse; and created a programme of inspirational, educational events for all the family to enjoy.
We think we have created something special at Canalside, but don’t take our word for it, come and see for yourself!
Meet The Team
Chris
Owner
Wendy
Owner
Geoff
Canalside General
Manager
Anna
Head of Business
Development
Current Job Opportunities
Deli Manager
Full Time Role - 5 days per week, normal working day 8am-5pm. At least one day will be a weekend day.
The Deli has been an integral part of our Farm Shop since it opened in 2010 and has been picked as a source of considerable growth to support the business’ future success – it provides high quality products from local & national suppliers – a broad selection of cheese, scotch eggs, sausage rolls, pies, olives, and various other savouries. The Deli also sells some homemade items, such as its best-selling product, the Canalside Sausage Roll. The focus for the Manager is to take our Deli to the next level through hand-picked, quality, fresh products that are innovative, creative, and sought after by food lovers.
Providing excellent products with excellent customer service is our mission – all our employees are required to engage with our customers and be friendly, professional, and knowledgeable to ensure we meet our high standards. Our Deli colleagues, led by the Manager, must also adhere to our strict Food Safety standards.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Customer Interaction
Be the highlight for the customer by providing exceptional customer service, knowledgeable interactions, completing bespoke customer requests, all whilst being, quick & efficient.
- Leadership
Ultimately responsible for setting the standards for the department, allocating resource where required, coaching, people management & motivation, organising the rota, assistance with hiring, starter inductions, and performance reviews.
- Ensure Display Space is Stocked and Visually Appealing
Ultimate responsibility for ensuring the display space in the Deli retail counters are full at all times (within reason), appear abundant and visually appealing. Sets the strategy for the products to be sold.
- Production
Defining, refining, and producing a handcrafted product range in an efficient and cost-effective manner.
- Maintenance of Food Safety Standards
Ultimately responsible for ensuring the production of food is completed to the Business’s high food safety standards, working within the established processes, ensuring the Deli department is kept clean, organised, and well maintained.
- Profitable Operation
Responsible for ensuring the Deli is a profitable department, buying appropriately, accurately costing, minimising waste, and setting the retail prices.
- One team
The whole team wins when it’s together and department leads must work collaboratively with other departments to ensure the success of their own department, and the success of other departments – this requires clear and ongoing communication and establishing a mutual rhythm of cooperation.
- Remaining Current
Must be aware of industry trends, generate new ideas and initiatives, and be open to suggestions.
If you would be interested in applying for the role please send your CV & covering letter to recruitment@canalsidefarm.co.uk by Sunday 28th June.