Retail Assistant Manager: Path to Store Manager

Welcome Break; Stroud; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£10 meal allowance per shift

Flexible working patterns

Bonus schemes

50% off onsite brands

Paid breaks

Staff discounts via MyWB portal

Wellbeing support & EAP

Uniform provided

Onsite parking

Job summary

Welcome Break is hiring an Assistant Manager to lead the team on shift, ensuring top customer service and smooth daily operations at our Stroud location. You will support the Store Manager across service, safety, people and performance, coaching staff and managing stock and routines.

This hands‑on role offers real responsibility with training and progression toward Store Manager. A rewarding salary package with bonus potential and meal allowance is provided, plus extensive staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Supervisor, Team Leader or Assistant Manager in busy retail, hospitality or customer service.
• Strong focus on delivering great customer service and welcoming experience.
• Able to lead from the front, coach others on shift and manage priorities.
• Maintain standards, compliance and drive sales performance during busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead the team on shift and support the Store Manager across service, safety, people and performance.
• Coach, train and develop colleagues; ensure stock and routines are well managed.
• Keep the unit clean, well‑organised and ready for each rush; support progression into senior roles.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team motivation

People coaching

Shift management

Job description

Welcome Break is hiring an Assistant Manager to lead the team on shift, ensuring top customer service and smooth daily operations at our Stroud location. You will support the Store Manager across service, safety, people and performance, coaching staff and managing stock and routines.

This hands‑on role offers real responsibility with training and progression toward Store Manager. A rewarding salary package with bonus potential and meal allowance is provided, plus extensive staff benefits.