Store Manager

The Salad Project; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing healthy food chain in London is seeking a Store Manager to lead a team of 30-40 staff. The role involves improving service processes, maintaining hygiene standards, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have at least 2 years of team management experience in a hospitality environment. Competitive salary of £37,500 per year with additional perks like a performance-based bonus and a cycle-to-work scheme.

Benefits

£100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme

Cycle-to-work scheme

Free lunch/dinner during shifts

Performance-based bonus

Team social events

Enhanced parental leave package

Enhanced sick day package

30 days holiday package

Qualifications

• 2 years managing a team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to commit full time and desire to build a career in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30-40 staff members.
• Implement and improve service processes.
• Monitor and enforce hygiene best practices.
• Maintain control over the P&L of the restaurant.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service

Hygiene practices

Job description

Overview

Store Manager | £37,500 per year | Sunday to Thursday | 45 hours. We are The Salad Project, one of the fastest‑growing and popular healthy food chains in London, disrupting the quick‑service restaurant scene with our bold approach to fresh salads. Founded in 2021 by Florian and James, we’ve grown to eight stores and are on a mission to redefine how we live, feel, and eat. This growth has been recognised with numerous awards, including UberEats Restaurant of the Year, the Scalable Concept Award, and recognition as the 12th fastest‑growing company in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of 30‑40 staff members.
• Delegate tasks to supervisors to maintain standards during all opening hours.
• Help manage team morale, happiness and career development.
• Implement and improve service processes, constantly seeking ways to improve operations.
• Monitor and enforce hygiene best practices to maintain a 5* rating.
• Ensure use of current systems to operate The Salad Project.
• Assist in hiring and developing staff to suit store needs.
• Maintain control over the P&L of the restaurant.
• Report any issues or wins to the management team.
• Celebrate staff wins.
• Ensure proper maintenance of the store.
• Maintain excellent customer service, operational service, and quality of healthy food.

Expectations

• Efficiency, communication, energy.
• Strong proficiency in organizing a large team.
• Lead from the front while looking out for issues throughout the day.
• Steady the ship and prevent issues before they happen.
• Communication skills, knowing when to use a firm hand or a softer approach.
• Positive energy and dedication to the team.
• Strong ability to maintain a clean and hygienic environment.

Experience Requirements

2 years managing a team in a fast‑paced hospitality environment. Ability to commit full time and desire to build a career in hospitality.

Compensation

• £37,500 per year.
• 30 days holiday package (including bank holidays).
• Performance‑based bonus.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• £100 ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme.
• Enhanced parental leave package.
• Enhanced sick day package.
• Free lunch/dinner from The Salad Project while on shift.
• Team social events.

Job Details

• Experience: Not required.
• Employment: Full‑time.
• Schedule: Sunday–Thursday.
• Salary: £37,500 yearly.
• Starting time: Immediate start.

About The Salad Project

We are one of the fastest‑growing and popular food chains in London, disrupting the industry with our bold approach to fresh salads. Founded in 2021, we’ve grown to eight stores and are on a mission to redefine how we live, feel, and eat.