Shift Manager

Greggs; London Borough of Croydon; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount

Free hot drinks

Paid breaks

We share 10% of all our profits

Health and Wellbeing App

Holiday entitlement that grows

Colleague share plans

Pension scheme

Employee assistance app and helpline

Longserviceawards

Savings and discounts

Job summary

Greggs in Croydon is seeking a Shift Manager to lead the team and ensure customer-first service. You will oversee shop operations when the Manager is off, motivate staff, and ensure they have what they need to excel.

Typical duties include inspiring the team, serving customers fast and friendly, preparing products, stocking displays, and keeping the shop clean and presentable. The role offers a comprehensive range of colleague benefits.

Qualifications

• Reliability and natural leadership abilities.
• Inclusive culture awareness and valuing diversity.

Responsibilities

• Inspire the team to deliver excellent shop standards during shifts.
• Lead by example and serve customers quickly and warmly.
• Prepare products, including sandwiches and oven management.
• Keep displays stocked and shop looking clean and presentable.
• Manage shift team and ensure smooth operation in absence of store manager.

Job description

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Shift pattern and availability can be discussed at interview.

£13.80 per hour.

Contract Hours:

16

Location:

251 Lower Addiscombe Road Croydon

Closing Date:

13/11/2026

Job Category:

Retail

Region / Site:

Retail South East

Business Unit:

Retail

About the role

Join us as a Shift Manager and you’ll be part of a team that loves putting customers first.

As part of the management team,you’llbe responsible forlooking after the shop when the Managerisn’taround. You will engage and motivate the team, and make sure they have what they need to do an amazing job.

We serve our customers acrossa number ofdifferent channels; in-shop, delivery,Click+Collect and drive thru.Y ou'lllead the way inmaking sure customers have a brilliant experience when shopping with us - whether they order in store or order their food online.

While no two shifts will be the same, during a typical shift you can expect to:

• Inspire the team to deliver amazing results andmaintainthe excellent standards of the shop
• Lead by example and serve our customers in a fast and friendly manner
• Prepare our much-loved products, including making sandwiches and managing the ovens
• Ensure our displays are fullystocked at all times, with plenty of choice available for our customers
• Keep the shop looking clean,tidyand presentable

What we can offer you

• Colleague discount allowing you and a family member to enjoy up to 50% off your favourite Greggs products
• Free hot drinks for you to enjoy while on shift
• Paid breaks allowing you to recharge your batteries
• We share 10% of all our profits with our colleagues
• Health and Wellbeing App providing Remote GP and Physiotherapy services
• Holiday entitlement that grows as your career grows with us
• Colleague share plans to help you invest and save for your future
• Pension scheme to help you plan for your future. We’ll match your contributions up to 7%
• Confidential employee assistance app and helpline to help with your wellbeing
• Longserviceawards celebrating key milestones in your career
• Savings and discounts for your everyday shopping, leisure and wellbeing

About you

You’llbe reliable anddemonstratenatural leadership abilities, with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
You'll also be supportive of an inclusive culture - recognising and valuing that difference is good.

Ifyou’vegotpreviousteam supervisory experience in a similar, customer-focused environment, we want to hear from you. Ifyou’vegotpreviousteam supervisory experience in a similar, customer-focused environment? If you meet the availability requirements for the role,

About us

Here at Greggs, we love what we do, and we have fun! What makes us so special is our culture – how we behave and support each other. Everyone’s welcome at Greggs. Whatever their background, preferences or beliefs we want all of our colleagues to feel welcome and able to be themselves at work. You can read more about us here: Greggs Careers | About Greggs .