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Retail Store Manager –Simply Fresh Store, Northumbria University

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Job Introduction

Retail Manager 

£30,000 (DOE) 

We’re recruiting for a high performing Store Manager to help our business to continue to grow and succeed.

Our Store Managers work hard, their role as ‘shopkeepers’ means they run their stores with an entrepreneurial spirit, with their customers and colleagues remaining their number one priority. Leading a team of upto10 through strong leadership to ensure the store is a great place for people to work and shop, making our core shop offering strong and consistent. It’s a given that as a Store Manager you’re ultimately responsible for driving KPI’s and overseeing the store operation, but your team are key to delivering the day to day. We’re looking for Store Managers who can deliver more than just the numbers. We’re looking for leaders who can create and build a diverse team and drive their KPI’s through their people but are also prepared to be hands-on and leading by example.

More about the role:

Key Responsibilities:

  • Ensure the store looks its best every day and treat it like your own business
  • Process orders and manage deliveries
  • Produce staff rosters to cover a 7-day operation
  • Carry out regular stock takes
  • Work towards financial KPI’s

 

Who you are:

Our store managers must have previous experience in the retail industry (ideally food). Experience of managing customer facing and high turnover is essential. Aswell as...

  • Strong leadership skills with the capacity to listen and respond.
  • Strong coaching skills. You must be able to give feedback to ensure common ways of working.
  • An eye for detail with high standards
  • The ability to resolve challenges and build trust between the store team.
  • A team player who is prepared to be hands on when needed
  • Experience working with retail software and stock ordering systems

About Us

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Chartwells is the leading provider of catering and support services to the education sector. For over a quarter of a century Chartwells has been focusing on helping those in education to build strong bodies, sharp minds and lead long healthy lives. Every week, Chartwells serves millions of nutritious and delicious meals to pupils and students in primary and secondary schools, academies, independent schools, colleges and universities across the UK.

Job Reference: com/1807/91081001/52551522/SU

Compass Group UK&I wants everyone in our business to feel able to be themselves at work and to have an equal opportunity to progress their career. We want to create a culture where we respect and embrace everyoneÕs talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities. Where our colleagues feel valued, can reach their full potential, and thrive - Diversity is Our Strength!

What we'll give:

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

  • Free gym membership at the universities state of the art sports centre
  • Mainly Monday-Friday and daytime hours
  • Free meals during your shift
  • Contributory pension scheme
  • Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
  • Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
  • Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
  • Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
  • Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
  • Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
  • Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
  • You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

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