Shop Manager

Public House; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% food and drink discounts for table

Enhanced maternity/paternity pay

Stream financial wellbeing platform

Employee of the Month £150 meal prize

Career progression and training

24/7 health and wellbeing support

Employee referral scheme

Benefits platform with discounts

Job summary

Public House Group is opening a new general store in Charlbury and is hiring a Shop Manager to lead the start-up team ahead of an opening later this year. You will be responsible for day-to-day operations and staffing so the shop trades smoothly from mid-November.

You’ll recruit, induct and develop the team, monitor sales, margins and costs, and keep the shop safe, clean and compliant with food hygiene and safety rules.

Qualifications

• Strong retail management experience, ideally within food and beverage.
• Proven financial management skills, including P&L, forecasting, budgeting and costing.
• Experience leading busy teams and building a positive, innovative working environment.
• A passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• Highly organised, able to plan your own week and your team’s, and stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills, and honest, reliable and willing to go above and beyond.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day running of the shop, making sure it is fully staffed and ready to trade.
• Build an open, positive team culture where everyone feels comfortable raising issues directly with management.
• Recruit, induct and develop the team, so everyone has the skills to deliver exceptional and consistent service.
• Drive the shop's financial performance by monitoring sales, margins and costs against budget, and taking action where needed.
• Manage weekly and month-end reporting, invoices, deliveries, stock and wastage, with training provided on our systems.
• Keep the shop safe, clean and compliant, including food hygiene, health and safety, fire safety and licensing requirements.

Skills

Retail management

Financial management

Team leadership

Guest experience

Communication

Flexibility schedules

Job description

New Opening, Charlbury

We\'re looking for people to join the team at a new general store in the heart of Charlbury from Public House Group.

We\'re building a small team ahead of our opening later this year, with roles starting from mid-November.

What\'s in it for you as a Shop Manager:

• 50% off food and drink in our venues for a table of up to 4 people.


• Growing your family? Enjoy enhanced maternity and paternity pay once you\'ve been with us for a year.


• Access to Stream, a financial wellbeing platform, helping you manage, save and access up to 50% of your earnings in advance of payday.


• Be recognised as Employee of the Month across the group and win a £150 meal for two.


• Career progression opportunities, ongoing training to develop yourself personally and professionally.


• 24/7 Health and Wellbeing support, access support lines anytime for your mental, physical and financial health.


• Earn more with our employee referral scheme.


• Access to Benefits platform with hundreds of discounts on shopping, gym memberships, holidays, bars, restaurants + more.

What you\'ll be doing as a Shop Manager:

• Lead the day-to-day running of the shop, making sure it is fully staffed and ready to trade.


• Build an open, positive team culture where everyone feels comfortable raising issues directly with management.


• Recruit, induct and develop the team, so everyone has the skills to deliver exceptional and consistent service.


• Drive the shop\'s financial performance by monitoring sales, margins and costs against budget, and taking action where needed.


• Manage weekly and month-end reporting, invoices, deliveries, stock and wastage, with training provided on our systems.


• Keep the shop safe, clean and compliant, including food hygiene, health and safety, fire safety and licensing requirements.

About you, our new Shop Manager:

• Strong retail management experience, ideally within food and beverage.


• Proven financial management skills, including P&L, forecasting, budgeting and costing, with strong attention to detail.


• Experience leading busy teams and building a positive, innovative working environment.


• A passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences.


• Highly organised, able to plan your own week and your team\'s, and stay calm under pressure in a fast-paced environment.


• Excellent communication skills, and honest, reliable and willing to go above and beyond.


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and bank holidays.

About Us:

Public House Group is a collection of pubs and restaurants across London and the Cotswolds. Our journey began with The Pelican, setting the tone for everything that followed. Each of our venues champions the very best of the UK, from responsibly sourced meats and seasonal vegetables to a carefully curated selection of wines and spirits. At the heart of what we do is a commitment to craftsmanship, provenance and authenticity. We work closely with farmers, growers and suppliers who share our values, ensuring that every dish and every drink reflects quality, integrity and care.

As we continue to grow, our focus remains the same: to create spaces that feel both timeless and contemporary, where guests experience honest food, thoughtful service and a genuine connection to British produce.

Compensation: Competitive salary