Store Manager

One Retail; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension scheme

Career Pathways & MyLearning

Digital GP & wider healthcare

Travel discounts with major providers

Discounts at supermarkets

Cinema ticket discounts

Cash rewards

Wellness & fitness classes

Friend & family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking an experienced Store Manager to lead a major High Street catering operation on a full-time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week. You’ll ensure kitchens and service counters run smoothly while delivering exceptional food experiences.

As a Store Manager you’ll guide a team, manage inventories and budgets, and represent the Compass brand. A career-focused, supportive employer with extensive development and employee rewards awaits the successful candidate.

Qualifications

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service.
• Have prior experience in a similar store/role.
• Have proven team management abilities.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and organisation.
• Show ambition and a willingness to upskill continuously.

Responsibilities

• Liaise between team and manager to consistently exceed expectations.
• Motivate the team to stay focused and on task.
• Assist with inventories, budgets, and action plans.
• Manage tills and process guest payments accurately.
• Train and support teams, leading from the front.
• Assist with paperwork when required and uphold brand image.

Skills

Customer service

Experience in role

Team management

Communication skills

Ambition & upskilling

Job description

We're recruiting an experienced Store Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for a major High Street brand on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week.

As an Store Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you shine as our next Store Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Liaising between the team and manager to ensure we continually exceed expectations


• Motivating the team to keep everyone on task


• Assisting the manager with managing inventories, monitoring budgets and implementing action plans


• Managing the tills and processing payments


• Supporting and training our teams, leading from the front to make sure everyone can excel in their role


• Assisting with paperwork when required


• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image

Our Ideal Store Manager Will

• Be passionate about exceptional customer service


• Have previous experience in a similar role


• Have experience managing teams


• Have excellent communication and organisational skills


• Be an ambitious and motivated individual who is always looking to upskill

Benefits

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

• Contributory pension scheme


• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes


• Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits


• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more


• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more


• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster


• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands


• Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes


• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/1708/44853001/52815015/R/SU #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!