Store Manager, Full Time, Permanent

Warrens Bakery Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Colleague discount 50%

Free drinks on shift

Sea Salt product discounts

Flexible hours

Uniform provided

Training program

Job summary

Warrens Bakery Limited in Exeter is opening a brand-new store and seeks an experienced Store Manager to lead the launch and ongoing success.

You will build a strong team, establish the store in the local community, and create an exceptional customer experience on the high street. The role is full-time (39 hours per week) with flexible hours across all seven days.

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

• Team leadership: hire, performance management, scheduling, and task delegation.
• Daily operations: oversee shop operations for a seamless customer experience.
• Quality assurance: conduct audits to maintain hygiene and food safety.
• Stock management: oversee ordering, stock counts, merchandising, and rotation.
• Customer service: deliver outstanding service on the high street.
• Team development: ensure the store team is safe, motivated, and well-trained.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

KPI monitoring

Operational planning

Customer focus

Job description

Lead our Team in our New Store in Exeter!

Store Manager, Full Time, Permanent

We are excited to be opening a brand-new store in Exeter and are looking for an experienced and motivated Store Manager to lead the launch and ongoing success of this exciting new location. This is a fantastic opportunity to make your mark from day one, building a strong team, establishing the store within the local community, and creating an exceptional experience for every customer.

This is a full- time role for 39 hours per week. Our store is open every day of the week – 07:00 – 18:00 (Monday to Saturday) and 09:00 – 17:00 (Sunday) and 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.
• 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: £32,000 – £34,000 per annum (depending on experience).
• Colleague discount: You and one family member or friend can enjoy 50% off our products.
• Free hot drinks while on shift: These aren’t just normal hot drinks from a kettle; they can be 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.

If you’re a motivated, customer-focused individual with leadership skills and a passion for delivering quality products, we want to hear from you!

The expected start date for this role is 26th October 2026.

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.

Please note – Our obligation to support legal working in the UK means that if you are successful in your application and you then provide us with right to work document that shows a date after which you will no longer be eligible to work in the UK, it will not be possible to offer this position on a permanent basis. We will instead issue a fixed term contract to run for the time you are eligible to work. Also, where permitted hours of working are a condition of your right to work, we will only be able to offer work up to of the number of hours stipulated.