Store Manager

Goldstar Chefs; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment hub in the UK is seeking a Store Manager for a busy retail store in Edinburgh. The role involves overseeing daily store operations while ensuring exceptional customer service and stock control. Candidates should have a strong retail background, leadership skills, and be able to work under pressure. The position offers a salary of approximately £38,000 annually, and applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Additional benefits include paid holiday and employer pension.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday (pro rata)

Incentives

Employer’s workplace pension

Qualifications

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK.
• Proven experience in a retail environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of the store.
• Maintain customer service standards.
• Manage deliveries and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Computer literacy

Job description

Overview

Welcome to Blackgold International, the UK’s main recruitment hub for the retail industry sectors who seek high‑calibre professional Store Managers from around the world and within the UK. We source excellent UK job opportunities in one of the most advanced and premium stores in Edinburgh. The position is being offered by one of Edinburgh’s most efficient and customer‑focused convenience retail operations.

Position Details

Position: Store Manager. Employer: Premium Busy Retail Store. Location: Edinburgh. Gross salary package: circa £38,000 per annum. Weekly working hours/days: up to 48 hours / 5/6 days (tbc). Benefits & Entitlements: 28 days paid holiday (pro rata), incentives, employer’s workplace pension.

Responsibilities

You will be responsible for a wide range of management functions essential to the smooth and efficient day‑to‑day operation of a busy, multi‑product convenience store. This includes overseeing all aspects of store operations—from early morning openings to late‑night closures—while maintaining exceptional standards in customer service, stock control, and team leadership. Your duties will also include managing deliveries, upholding merchandising standards, ensuring compliance with health‑and‑safety protocols, and driving store performance through strategic planning and effective execution.

Minimum Requirements

• Eligibility to live and work in the UK
• Proven experience in retail environment
• Strong leadership, excellent multitasking and organisational skills
• Computer literacy
• Sound financial and business acumen
• Resident within commutable distance of up to one hour

Desired Attributes

• Performance, achievement and results driven
• Eye for detail
• Critical thinking and problem‑solving skills
• Empathic and pleasing personality
• Able to work well with others
• Creative, energetic and passionate retail professional
• Hardworking, fastidious and conscientious individual
• Sound health and fitness
• FAST PACED AND ABLE TO WORK AT SPEED AND UNDER PRESSURE

Application Instructions

Boost your chances of being shortlisted by sending a short personal video introduction to supplement your CV. This will enhance your profile and make a positive and favourable impression. Please also send any commendations and references to hand. DUE TO EXPECTED VOLUME OF RESPONSES, WE ARE UNABLE TO DEAL WITH PHONE INQUIRIES; PLEASE DO NOT CALL. WE WILL CONTACT YOU IF SHORTLISTED.

This vacancy is open to qualifying international, non‑settled as well as settled UK candidates.

Important Note – UK Applicants

Prospective employers may ask for proof of right to work in the UK (e.g., passport copy or other eligible evidence) to be sent by email or post before calling you for an onsite interview. If you cannot or will not provide it in advance, your application may be rejected. You must produce evidence in original form at the time of interview.

Important Note – Overseas Applicants

Relevant fees/charges relating to UKVI Skilled Worker Sponsorship are borne by you (incl. travel to UK), though the employer pays UKVI sponsor fees. If you are eligible for the post and agree to the aforementioned in principle, we will send you full details and related costs of UK employment and visa formalities. The salary figure stated in this ad is based on the minimum immigration salary as stated in the Certificate of Sponsorship (COS) PLUS variable bonuses such as tronc/service charge /tips etc.

About Blackgold International

Blackgold International is a nationwide recruitment and immigration services organisation serving UK commerce and industry. We are a government‑regulated immigration adviser (IAA) with specialist expertise in dealing with UKVI Skilled Workers sponsorship formalities for both employees and employers. We are a Corporate Member of The Recruitment & Employment Confederation (REC).

Blackgold International does NOT ask for upfront payment for shortlisting your CV for this vacancy.