Shop Manager - Full Time 42 Hours

Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.; Watford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meal provided

50% off all food

Pension scheme enrollment

28 days holiday entitlement

Paid day off for birthday

Staff incentives and bonuses

Training and development programmes

Employee benefit discounts

Wellbeing Centre and helpline

Job summary

Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd. is seeking a dedicated Shop Manager in Watford. This role involves leading daily operations, maximizing sales, and ensuring excellent customer service while maintaining hygiene and safety standards. The competitive salary ranges from £30,000 to £34,000 annually, depending on experience, with flexible working hours available. The successful candidate will have strong leadership skills and a commitment to training and motivating their team. Wenzel's offers numerous employee benefits, including meal discounts and a pension scheme.

Qualifications

• Experienced retail manager with a hands-on approach to lead and motivate a team.
• Confident, enthusiastic, and adaptable in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and control day-to-day running of the shop.
• Grow the business by increasing sales and controlling costs.
• Lead, train, and develop your team to reach high standards.
• Maintain hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Customer service

Retail management

Problem-solving

Sales maximization

Job description

Wenzel’s The Bakers Shop Manager role

Wenzel’s was established in 1975 and has since become a favourite for locals across the North‑West and Greater London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, Hampshire and Surrey. With over 100 shops, we pride ourselves on delivering quality products at affordable prices and outstanding customer service. We are expanding and looking for an experienced, passionate Shop Manager to join our team.

About Us

We believe in delivering quality products at affordable prices and with outstanding customer service. We currently have over 100 shops and are expanding our brand by opening more retail shops.

What We Offer

• Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food.
• Enrolment in company pension scheme.
• Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays.
• Day off for your birthday – paid day off in addition to holiday entitlement.
• Staff incentives including competitions and a shop manager bonus scheme.
• Excellent training, including apprenticeship opportunities as well as career progression and development programmes.
• Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1,000 online and in‑store retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas, travel, and more.
• A Wellbeing Centre and an 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support.

Pay & Hours

We offer a competitive pay range of £30,000 to £34,000 depending on experience. The salary for a part‑time Shop Manager is pro‑rata. A full‑time work week is 42 hours, but flexible hours such as 9:00 am – 3:00 pm can be discussed.

What We’re Looking For

• Experienced retail manager to oversee daily operations.
• Ability to ensure smooth running of the shop, drive and maximise sales, and minimise costs.
• Leadership skills to train and motivate a team with a hands‑on approach.
• Confident, enthusiastic, with a strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Adaptable and able to solve problems in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Successfully manage and control day‑to‑day running of your own shop.
• Grow the business through increasing sales, controlling costs, and delivering profit.
• Work towards KPIs including wage percentage, average sale, stock, wastage, and energy targets.
• Lead, train, and develop your team to high standards.
• Performance‑manage your team as required.
• Ensure sandwich and food production standards are maintained at a required high level.
• Keep the shop clean, organised, and welcoming for customers.
• Maintain highest levels of hygiene, cleanliness, and food safety standards.
• Deliver outstanding customer service within the shop.
• Recruit new team members within your shop when required.
• Receive and check daily deliveries.
• Manage the shop’s stock and produce.
• Maintain shop displays.
• Have excellent knowledge and understanding of the products.
• Handle cash, till operation, and banking.
• Open or close the shop when required.

Next Steps

If you feel you are the right fit for Wenzel’s, please click “apply now” to be directed to our recruitment portal.

Wenzel’s the Bakers is an equal‑opportunity employer and positively encourages applications from suitable and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, transgender status, religion or belief, marital status, or pregnancy and maternity.

REF: WENMP