Bakery Shop Leader: Assistant Manager with Growth & Perks

Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal per shift

50% discount on food

Company pension

28 days holiday incl bank holidays

Birthday day off

Staff incentives & bonuses

Training & career progression

Employee discount scheme

Wellbeing centre & helpline

Job summary

Wenzel’s the Bakers in London is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager to lead a friendly team, prepare fresh ingredients and provide excellent customer service while upholding brand standards.

You will support the Shop Manager with daily operations, drive sales, manage stock, and ensure hygiene and food safety. The role offers 39 hours per week with a competitive salary of £28,000 per year and progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with team leading or supervising within food service or retail.
• 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, and 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 in London is seeking an Assistant Shop Manager to lead a friendly team, prepare fresh ingredients and provide excellent customer service while upholding brand standards.

You will support the Shop Manager with daily operations, drive sales, manage stock, and ensure hygiene and food safety. The role offers 39 hours per week with a competitive salary of £28,000 per year and progression opportunities.