Assistant Store Manager, Permanent, Part-time

Warrens Bakery Limited; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay £13.02/hour

Flexible hours

Long service awards

Uniform provided

Ongoing training

Store incentives

Job summary

Warrens Bakery Limited in Bridgwater (Shell Co-op) is recruiting an Assistant Store Manager for our brand-new store. You will support the Store Manager, help launch a high-performing team, and deliver excellent customer experiences.

This role guarantees a minimum of 30 hours per week, starts around 8 December 2026 with training at our Cullompton store; perks include £13.02/hour, flexible hours, uniform provided, ongoing training, and store incentives.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• A love of coffee and an appreciation for creating great customer experience.
• Comfortable working independently, including periods of lone working, whilst remaining part of a wider retail team environment.
• Able to reliably travel to the store for shifts starting from 5:30am and flexible to work across the store’s trading hours, including weekends and bank holidays where required.
• Must be 18 or over.

Responsibilities

• Exemplify brilliant customer service and maintain our high standards in health, safety, and food hygiene.
• Develop sales by display and merchandising of stock, customer care, correct ordering of stock and efficient use of well-trained staff.
• Assist the manager in motivating and training the team to ensure our high standards are maintained at all times and oversee daily store operations.
• Manage hiring, performance, scheduling, and task assignment for the team.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure functionality and presentation of the store.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Staff training

Scheduling

Food safety awareness

Job description

• Join our Team in SHELL CO-OP Bridgwater!

Join our Team in SHELL CO-OP Bridgwater!

Assistant Store Manager, Permanent, Part-time

As the oldest Cornish pasty maker in the world, we pride ourselves on delivering delicious baked goods and brilliant customer service.We are now recruiting for a motivated and capable Assistant Store Manager to join our team and play a key role in the successful launch of our brand-new storein SHELL CO-OP in Bridgwater.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting new venture from the very beginning, helping to shape a high-performing team, build strong community connections, and deliver outstanding customer experiences. As Assistant Store Manager, you’ll work closely with the Store Manager to support the day-to-day running of the store and help create a positive, customer-focused culture.

The successful candidate will be guaranteed a minimum of 30 hours per week. The anticipated start date for this role is approximately 8 December 2026, although this may be subject to change. Your first week will be spent training at our Cullompton store, giving you the knowledge, skills, and support needed to succeed in the role.

What We Offer:

• Pay: £13.02 per hour.
• Guaranteed minimum of 30 hours per week.
• Free hot drinks while on shift: These aren’t just normal hot drinks from a kettle; they can be flavoured and crafted to your liking.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your work and personal life.
• Long Service Awards: Celebrate your career milestones with Warrens through our Long Service Awards.
• Uniform provided: We provide a uniform to ensure you look professional and feel comfortable at work.
• Ongoing training and development: Benefit from continuous training and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• Store incentives: Participate in store incentives and earn rewards for your hard work and dedication.

Responsibilities:

• Exemplify brilliant customer service and maintain our high standards in health, safety, and food hygiene.
• Develop sales by display and merchandising of stock, customer care, correct ordering of stock and efficient use of well-trained staff.
• Assist the manager in motivating and training the team to ensure our high standards are maintained at all times and oversee daily store operations.
• Manage hiring, performance, scheduling, and task assignment for the team.
• Conduct regular audits to ensure functionality and presentation of the store.

Requirements:

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and remain calm under pressure.
• A love of coffee and an appreciation for creating great customer experience
• Comfortable working independently, including periods of lone working, whilst remaining part of a wider retail team environment.
• Able to reliably travel to the store for shifts starting from 5:30am and flexible to work across the store’s trading hours, including weekends and bank holidays where required.
• Due to the tasks involved within this role, you must be 18 or over.

If you are selected for an interview, we will reach out to you at the contact number you provide on your CV. If we miss you, we will leave a voicemail, so please check your messages regularly.

Please note – Our obligation to support legal working in the UK means that if you are successful in your application and you then provide us with right to work document that shows a date after which you will no longer be eligible to work in the UK, it will not be possible to offer this position on a permanent basis. We will instead issue a fixed term contract to run for the time you are eligible to work. Also, where permitted hours of working are a condition of your right to work, we will only be able to offer work up to of the number of hours stipulated.