Zaheen Nawaz

Lead Food Manager @Sainsbury's

Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

Driving food operations, leading teams, and delivering exceptional customer experiences.• Oversee all food departments including fresh, ambient, frozen, and bakery• Lead and manage a high-performing team of colleagues and department managers• Drive key KPIs: availability, waste reduction, compliance, and customer satisfaction• Ensure full compliance with food safety, legal, and operational standards• Deliver excellent store standards and a consistently brilliant customer experience• Lead the planning and execution of key trading events (e.g. Christmas, Easter, Ramadan)• Support colleague development through coaching, mentoring, and structured training• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (supply chain, replenishment, central operations) to improve performance• Contribute to Sainsbury’s “Next Level” strategy through innovation and process improvement• Promote a culture of accountability, teamwork, and continuous improvement

Middlesex University

Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

Newcastle University

Master of Business Administration - MBA