Assistant Shop Manager — Lead a Thriving Bakery Team

Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal provided every shift

50% off all other food

Company Pension Scheme enrollment

Holiday entitlement 28 days including

Birthday off

Staff incentives and bonus schemes

Excellent training and apprenticeship

Employee benefit scheme discounts

Wellbeing Centre and 24/7 helpline

Job summary

Wenzel’s the Bakers is recruiting an Assistant Shop Manager to help lead a busy store, train and support the team, and ensure high quality, fresh food and excellent customer service. You will assist with day-to-day operations, manage deliveries, stock and displays, and drive sales while minimizing waste and maintaining hygiene standards.

The role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 per year with a 39-hour work week, and opportunities for development through training and apprenticeship schemes.

Qualifications

• Experience with team leading or supervising within food service or a retail setting.
• A good communicator with a track record of success in previous roles.
• Able to take responsibility within a fast-paced environment and provide high levels of customer service.

Responsibilities

• Ensuring store schedules and objectives are met by employees, successfully managing and controlling all aspects of the shop.
• Assisting the Shop Manager with training, leading and developing the team.
• Greeting customers and create an inviting experience.
• Receive and check daily deliveries.
• Assisting with the management of branch stock and produce.
• Maintaining shop displays.
• Have excellent knowledge and understanding of products.
• Preparation of food in line with the specification.
• Food and produce quality control.
• Maintaining the highest level of hygiene and food safety standards.
• The ability to work efficiently within a team
• Cash handling, till operation, and banking.
• Opening or closing the shop when required.
• Running shifts at various times during the week and when the manager is on annual leave.
• Driving sales and minimising wastage
• Providing great service experiences for your customers
• Working together and assist the Shop Manager with leading and training the team as required
• Achieve consistently high standards

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication

Job description

Wenzel’s the Bakers is recruiting an Assistant Shop Manager to help lead a busy store, train and support the team, and ensure high quality, fresh food and excellent customer service. You will assist with day-to-day operations, manage deliveries, stock and displays, and drive sales while minimizing waste and maintaining hygiene standards.

The role offers a competitive salary of £27,000 per year with a 39-hour work week, and opportunities for development through training and apprenticeship schemes.