Store Manager - M&S Simply Food

Moto Hospitality; Dunstable; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £8,320

On-site discounts up to 60%

Enhanced benefits: pension, sick pay,

Career progression / funded quals

Job summary

M&S Simply Food Store Manager role at Toddington Services, M1 J11/12, Dunstable, LU5 6HR. Manage 40 hours per week, accountable for delivering excellent customer service and strong brand standards across a high-volume retail operation.

You’ll lead a team to hit budgets, develop staff, and drive operational excellence in a fast-paced rest-stop environment. Comprehensive benefits and clear progression opportunities await the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in high-volume retail, catering, or hospitality.
• Track record of managing budgets, P&L, labour costs, and driving efficiencies.
• Strong relationship-builder with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled at motivating teams through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Calm, decisive, and focused when the pace picks up.

Responsibilities

• Hit and exceed budget & P&L targets for your M&S Simply Food Store.
• Lead, support, and develop your team so every colleague feels valued and ready to grow.
• Deliver exceptional brand standards and drive consistently brilliant customer service.
• Lead shifts from open to close, keeping everything running smoothly under pressure.

Skills

Team leadership

Budgeting / P&L

Retail experience

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Coaching & training

Job description

M&S Simply Food Store Manager – Lead the UK’s Rest Stop Revolution

40hrs per week - £33,000 to £36,000pa

Address: Toddington Services, M1 J11/12, Dunstable, LU5 6HR

As Store Manager, you’ll know it’s about putting people first. You’ll turn every visit into a standout experience, running your store like it’s yours and building the winning culture we’re aiming for. At M&S Simply Food, you’ll lead the charge, getting your team fired up to deliver a memorable service as we transform the UK’s rest stop experience.

What’s In It For You

• Annual bonus up to £8,320 — 20% of your base salary, depending on location and performance
• On-Site Discounts — Up to 60% colleague discount for you, family & friends at Costa Coffee, Pret, M&S Simply Food, Burger King, Greggs, KFC, WHSmith and more
• Enhanced benefits — pension, sick pay, maternity/paternity, and life assurance
• Real progression — funded qualifications and a clear path to Site Operations Manager

What you’ll be doing

• Hit and exceed budget & P&L targets for your M&S Simply Food Store
• Lead, support, and develop your team so every colleague feels valued and ready to grow
• Deliver exceptional brand standards and drive consistently brilliant customer service
• Lead shifts from open to close, keeping everything running smoothly under pressure

What you’ll bring

• Proven experience leading teams in high-volume retail, catering, or hospitality
• Track record of managing budgets, P&L, labour costs, and driving efficiencies
• Strong relationship-builder with stakeholders at all levels
• Skilled at motivating teams through coaching, training, and succession planning
• Calm, decisive, and focused when the pace picks up

We champion flexible working — whether that’s adjusted hours, compressed weeks, or fixed shifts, we’ll help you find a pattern that works for your life.

Moto, a place where ambition grows, careers click into gear, and potential travels far.