Food Store Managers (Brentwood Based)

Chelmsford Star Co-operative; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Retail Store Manager to lead their team in Brentwood. This role offers the opportunity to manage store operations, ensuring profitability and compliance with all regulations. You will be responsible for maintaining stock availability, training staff, and promoting excellent customer service. If you have a passion for retail and the skills to drive success, this position is perfect for you. Join a company that values its employees and fosters a supportive environment for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in retail management, particularly in convenience stores.
• Strong customer service and stock control skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations to maximize profitability and ensure stock availability.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and store policies.
• Recruit, train, and manage store staff effectively.

Skills

Retail Management Experience

Customer Service Skills

Stock Control

Food Waste Control

Driving Licence

Job description

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Job description:

Due to the role's requirement of being able to sell alcohol and lottery, applicants will need to be aged 18 years or over to apply for this position.

Are you looking for a new opportunity with an organisation that values their staff and loves to see you progress?

We are looking for a Retail Store Manager to join us in Essex!

You will manage the operation of the store efficiently and effectively to maximise store profitability in accordance with the Co-operative's policies and rules.

Retail Store Manager - Key Responsibilities:

1. Maintain appropriate levels of stock availability to customers.
2. Implement effective stock and order procedures to maximise sales within agreed stockholding targets.
3. Maintain and implement stock ranges.
4. Ensure merchandise is well presented and promotional material is effectively displayed.
5. Minimise stock losses via effective in-store stock control.
6. Record and report all known losses such as wastage, freezer breakdowns, burglary, and theft.
7. Undertake regular stock takes, monitoring stock levels and losses.
8. Maintain the security of the store, its contents, and staff in accordance with the Food Store Policy & Procedures Manual.
9. Maintain effective cash, banking, and till controls.
10. Ensure the store is maintained to a high level of cleanliness and presentation.
11. Identify and communicate any required remedial and maintenance work.
12. Participate in the recruitment and selection of store supervisors and assistants.
13. Undertake effective induction processes for all new supervisors and general assistants.
14. Ensure all store staff are trained to an acceptable level in all store procedures.
15. Identify training and development needs for off-site training.
16. Ensure all store personnel adhere to Co-operative policies and procedures.
17. Ensure adequate staffing, supervision, and management during occupancy hours.
18. Record and communicate all staff holiday, hours of work, and sickness to payroll.
19. Promote effective customer service and meet customer needs.
20. Ensure compliance with all legal requirements including Health & Safety Practices, Fire Precautions, Food Hygiene Controls, licensing laws, and completion of the Daily Operations Book.
21. Operate within agreed budgetary constraints and meet budgetary turnover and profitability levels.
22. Abide by and carry out the Co-operative's Health & Safety policy.
23. Abide by and carry out the Co-operative's Employment Policy.
24. Carry out other duties as required by the business.

Retail Store Manager - What we need from you:

We are looking for an experienced Manager with previous experience in Convenience Retail.

Essential:

1. Driving Licence
2. Retail Management Experience

Desirable:

1. Personal Alcohol Licence (an advantage)
2. Stock Control (an advantage)
3. Food Waste Control (an advantage)

A bit about us!

We've always believed in a strict set of moral values: equality, honesty and openness, self-help and self-responsibility, democracy, solidarity, and caring for others. Our founders wrote these terms into our policies right from the start, back in the 19th Century! It's what makes Chelmsford Star a 'society' rather than simply any other business.

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on apply today!