Shop Manager

Paul UK - Shops; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading bakery chain in the United Kingdom is seeking a Shop Manager to oversee daily operations, ensuring high standards of service and team performance. The role offers comprehensive training, flexible hours, and an employee benefits package that includes free food during shifts, healthcare access, and a workplace pension. Candidates should be exceptional leaders with a passion for quality food and outstanding service. This is an excellent opportunity to grow within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Career development opportunities

Free food during shifts

Healthcare Scheme

Workplace pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop teams to achieve goals.
• Strong understanding of customer service and quality standards.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and maintain a positive atmosphere.

Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the shop efficiently.
• Deliver business strategies with support from key departments.
• Maximize revenue opportunities while minimizing costs.
• Develop a motivated, high-performing team.
• Protect health, safety, and well-being of customers and teams.

Skills

Exceptional leadership

Excellent communication skills

Passionate about food and service

Job description

Role overview

Our PAUL Shop Managers are responsible for managing the day-to-day running of the shop most efficiently and effectively, delivering the highest possible standards of service through a highly trained and passionate team, whilst being pro-active maintaining and/or improving turnover and profitability, following PAUL UK standards and guidelines.

Main Responsibilities

• Delivery of business strategies, with the support of key departments
• Seek and maximize revenue opportunities and always minimize costs
• Consistently exceed customer expectations through the team and product
• Develop a motivated and high performing team committed to delivering clear goals
• Protect the health, safety and well-being of our customers and teams
• To represent PAUL UK at the highest level

As part of PAUL UK family, we offer you

• Flexible working hours
• 2 months training starting from day 1
• A birthday cake to enjoy with your team or at home
• Clear Career Path with development and training opportunities for all including Highflyers programme for Managers who would like to continue progressing within the business
• Free Food item when you are working (50% off when you're not)
• Access to our Healthcare Scheme
• Ability to access your wages before pay day via Wagestream
• Refer a Friend scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme offering financial support, counselling and wellbeing tips to help you live a better life
• Workplace pension
• Interest free travel loan in partnership with Forest bikes to support with travel to work costs
• 33 days holiday

What we like to see from you

We are looking for exceptional leaders who are passionate about high-quality food, drinks and outstanding service, with excellent communication skills, fantastic standard and ready to work as part of the team.

About PAUL UK

PAUL has come a long way since it's humble beginnings in Lille, France. Ever since we arrived in the UK in 2000, PAUL UK has continued to grow and establish itself as the world's local French bakery. As we've grown as a business, we have always understood that our teams are the most crucial element of our success.