Retail Store Manager - GATESHEAD

JG Foods t/a Grape Tree Limited; Gateshead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A retail company in Gateshead is seeking a Retail Store Manager to oversee operations in their new store. The ideal candidate will ensure exceptional customer service, effective stock control, and a hygienic environment. Flexibility in working hours is essential as the store operates Monday to Sunday. Candidates should possess experience in food retail and strong leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Experience in food retail is preferred.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service.
• Organized and practical, ready to assist hands-on.

Responsibilities

• Provide exemplary customer service and maintain store standards.
• Oversee stock control and manage cash handling.
• Ensure compliance with hygiene and safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Cash handling

Staff supervision

Organizational skills

Job description

Overview

RETAIL STORE MANAGER – 30-35 HOURS PER WEEK

Established in 2012 Grape Tree currently has 180 stores in the UK. We are looking to recruit an ambitious, confident and enthusiastic Retail Store Manager who can represent our Company in our BRAND NEW GATESHEAD STORE. You will be reporting to the Retail Operations Manager and typically your duties will include:

Responsibilities

• Provide fast, efficient, pleasant and unrivalled customer service. As a Retail Store Manager of Grape Tree, you need to ensure that the store is well stocked, clean and tidy and that customers leave the store with a lasting image to ensure they keep returning.
• Strong understanding of stock control i.e. ordering goods, dealing with deliveries and banking monies.
• You must be a hands on manager.
• Operate the till in accordance with the company instructions.
• Provide highest possible standard of customer service.
• Ensure that the shelves are well filled/stocked and faced up at all times.
• Ensure correct pricing of products and stock rotation including the removal from sale of any goods exceeding the “use by” date and advise management of any “Best before” issues.
• Ensure the maintenance of high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and safety throughout the store.
• Observe company rules at all times and report any breach of company rules witnessed.
• Ensure all staff fully cooperate to ensure the smooth running of the store.

Essential skills / experience

• Ability to provide excellent customer service, ideally with experience in food retail.
• Good cash handling skills.
• Excellent staff supervision and organisational skills.
• Organised & practically minded, be able to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in.
• You may have experience of the following: Retail Store Supervisor/Manager, Food Retail, Supermarket, Customer Service, Convenience Store, etc.

The store trades Monday to Sunday and it is essential that the successful candidate is flexible to work within these hours.

We are looking for someone with flair and ideas, who enjoys sales and promotions, hitting and exceeding targets.

If you have all of the skills stated above for the role of Retail Store Manager and feel the need for a fresh challenge, email your CV today