Assistant Store Manager – Fresh Food & New-Store Lead

James-Hall-; Preston; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

SPAR is opening a brand-new store in Preston and seeks an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join the opening team. You will support the Store Manager in building a successful team, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards from day one.

You will lead, coach and motivate colleagues to achieve store standards, manage daily operations, and ensure food safety and cleanliness across the store.

Qualifications

• Previous supervisory or management experience in retail.
• Strong leadership and coaching abilities.
• Commitment to high standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day operation of the store to maintain high standards.
• Lead, coach and motivate colleagues to deliver excellent service.
• Assist with recruitment, induction and development of staff.
• Take responsibility in the Store Manager's absence.
• Ensure store is well-presented and stocked for customers.
• Monitor stock, deliveries and waste; act when needed.
• Support with fresh food, deli and food-to-go offerings.
• Ensure health and safety compliance and company policies.
• Assist with cash handling and till procedures, and related admin.
• Help manage colleague performance and attendance.

Skills

Retail management

Team leadership

Customer service

Organised & reliable

Commercial awareness

Decision making

Tools

POS system

Job description

SPAR is opening a brand-new store in Preston and seeks an experienced Assistant Store Manager to join the opening team. You will support the Store Manager in building a successful team, delivering excellent customer service and maintaining high standards from day one.

You will lead, coach and motivate colleagues to achieve store standards, manage daily operations, and ensure food safety and cleanliness across the store.