Retail Catering Manager

Manpower UK Ltd; Penarth; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Retail Manager to oversee daily operations at a busy retail outlet in Penarth. The successful candidate will lead a team to ensure exceptional customer service while maintaining stock and driving store performance. Key qualifications include proven retail management experience and a Food Safety Certificate. This temporary position offers a pay rate of £20.08 per hour with weekly PAYE pay and benefits such as annual leave and pension enrollment.

Benefits

Weekly pay (PAYE)

Auto enrolment into NEST Pension

Employee & Recognition Award Scheme

28 days annual leave

Qualifications

• Proven retail management experience is essential.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the retail team to deliver excellent service.
• Oversee day-to-day store operations, including cash handling.
• Manage stock control and product merchandising to maintain standards.

Skills

Strong leadership

Excellent customer service

Problem-solving abilities

Organizational skills

Education

Level 2 or 3 Food Safety Certificate

Job description

Location: Llandough, Penarth
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09:00 - 17:00
Contract Type: Temporary
Duration: 6 months initially
Pay Rate: £20.08 per hour
Start Date: ASAP

Manpower is recruiting an experienced Retail Manager to oversee daily operations at a busy retail outlet based in Llandough.

Role Purpose

The successful candidate will be responsible for leading a small team, ensuring exceptional customer service, maintaining stock levels and driving store performance, all while upholding the highest standards of food hygiene and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate and support the retail team to deliver excellent service and operational efficiency.
• Oversee day‑to‑day store operations, including opening, closing, and cash handling.
• Manage stock control, ordering and product merchandising to maintain availability and presentation standards.
• Ensure full compliance with food hygiene, health and safety and company policies.
• Handle customer queries and resolve issues in a professional and timely manner.
• Monitor sales and implement initiatives to achieve business targets.
• Provide staff training, supervision and performance management.
• Maintain a clean, safe and welcoming store environment at all times.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven retail management experience is essential.
• Level 2 or 3 Food Safety Certificate is essential.
• Strong leadership, communication and organisational skills.
• Excellent customer service and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage and motivate a team in a fast‑paced environment.

What we provide

• Weekly pay (PAYE)
• Auto enrolment into NEST Pension
• Employee & Recognition Award Scheme
• 28 days annual leave