Store Manager

Warrens Bakery Limited; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known bakery chain is seeking a Store Manager for their Cardiff location. This role requires managing daily operations, leading a team, and ensuring high standards of customer service. The ideal candidate will have previous management experience in food retail and flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends. The position offers a salary of up to £28,000 per annum (pro rata for part time) and includes discounts on products and ongoing training opportunities.

Benefits

Pay up to £28,000 per annum (pro rata for part time)

50% discount on products

Free hot drinks while on shift

Discount on Cornish Sea Salt products

Flexible working hours

Long Service Awards

Uniform provided

Ongoing training and development

Store incentives

Qualifications

• Previous management experience, preferably in food retail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to monitor, manage and improve KPIs.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Must be 18 or over.

Responsibilities

• Manage hiring, performance, scheduling, and task assignments for the team.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
• Develop and implement plans to achieve commercial targets.
• Conduct regular audits for high standards of hygiene and safety.
• Champion stock availability and oversee stock management.
• Serve as a role model for delivering the best customer service.
• Ensure the store team is safe, motivated, and well-trained.

Skills

Management experience in food retail

Ability to handle multiple tasks

Monitoring and managing KPIs

Flexibility to work various shifts

Job description

Overview

As the oldest Cornish pasty maker in the world, we pride ourselves on delivering delicious baked goods and brilliant customer service. We are seeking a full-time or part-time, temporary Store Manager (to cover maternity leave for a period of approx. 6 months but may be subject to change) to lead and inspire our team in Cardiff Central Train Station. This role offers flexibility for either full-time or part-time hours, but morning availability is essential. Our store is open every day of the week, with operating hours from 6.00am to 19:00pm; these hours are subject to change throughout the year. The ideal candidate will be available to work flexible hours across all seven days including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Manage hiring, performance, scheduling, and task assignments for the team.
• Daily Operations: Oversee the daily operations of the shop, ensuring a seamless customer experience.
• Commercial Targets: Develop and implement plans to achieve commercial targets for sales, standards, people, and costs.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct regular audits to ensure the shop is functional, presentable, and maintains high standards of hygiene and food safety.
• Stock Management: Champion stock availability and product quality, oversee ordering, stock counts, merchandising, and stock rotation.
• Customer Service: Serve as a role model for delivering the best customer service experience on the high street.
• Team Development: Ensure the store team is safe, motivated, and well-trained.

Requirements

• Previous management experience, preferably in food retail.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to monitor, manage and improve KPIs.
• Flexibility to work a variety of shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Due to the tasks involved within this role, you must be 18 or over.

What We Offer

• Pay: Up to £28,000 per annum (pro rata for part time), based on full time hours of 39 hours per week and dependent on experience.
• Colleague discount: You and one family member or friend can enjoy 50% off our products.
• Free hot drinks while on shift: These are flavoured and crafted to your liking.
• Discount on Cornish Sea Salt products: Enjoy discount on a range of Cornish Sea Salt products.
• Flexibility: We offer flexible working hours to help you balance your work and personal life.
• Long Service Awards: Celebrate your career milestones with Warrens through our Long Service Awards.
• Uniform provided: We provide a uniform to ensure you look professional and feel comfortable at work.
• Ongoing training and development: Benefit from continuous training and development opportunities to grow your skills and advance your career.
• Store incentives: Participate in store incentives and earn rewards for your hard work and dedication.

Due to the immediate requirement for this role, applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so please apply early to avoid disappointment. If you are selected for an interview, we will reach out to you at the contact number you provide on your CV. If we miss you, we will leave a voicemail, so please check your messages regularly.