Food Store Managers (Braintree Based)

Chelmsford Star Co-op; Braintree, Southend-on-Sea, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Gillingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Retail Store Manager, where your leadership will drive store success and enhance customer experiences. In this role, you will oversee daily operations, ensuring stock availability and compliance with safety standards while fostering a positive work environment for your team. This established industry player values equality, honesty, and community, making it an ideal place for those who seek to grow their careers while making a difference. If you're passionate about retail and ready to lead a dedicated team, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing retail operations and staff effectively.
• Ability to implement stock control and maintain high customer service standards.

Responsibilities

• Manage store operations to maximize profitability and efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and store policies.
• Recruit, train, and develop store staff to meet operational needs.

Skills

Management Experience

Customer Service

Stock Control

Food Waste Control

Education

Personal Alcohol Licence

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 Braintree, Essex!

You will manage the operation of the store in an efficient and effective manner with the objective of maximising store profitability and 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. Keep levels of stock losses to a minimum 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 in an effective and efficient manner, 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, ensuring cash in tills and on the premises are kept to a minimum and cash banked is maximum.
10. Ensure the store is maintained to a high level of cleanliness and presentation.
11. Identify and communicate any remedial and maintenance work required to the appropriate party.
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 that all store staff are trained to an acceptable level in all store procedures.
15. Identify any training and development needs that may need to be undertaken off-site.
16. Ensure all store personnel adhere to Co-operative policies and procedures, undertaking appropriate disciplinary action where required.
17. Ensure that the store is adequately staffed, supervised, and managed during the hours of occupancy.
18. Record and communicate all staff holiday, hours of work, and sickness to payroll properly.
19. Ensure that every effort is made by all staff to meet the needs of the customer and promote effective customer service.
20. Ensure compliance with all legal requirements including Health & Safety Practices, Fire Precautions, Food Hygiene Controls, licensing laws, check scanning, and ensure completion of the Daily Operations Book.
21. Ensure that the store operates within agreed budgetary cost constraints and meets levels of budgetary turnover and profitability.
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 may be required by the business from time to time.

Retail Store Manager – What we need from you:

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

• Personal Alcohol Licence an advantage.
• Stock Control – advantage.
• Food Waste Control - 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 within this role, click on apply today!

Location: Braintree Area / Chelmsford Area