Store Manager - M&S Simply Food

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

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Staff discount

Enhanced benefits

Career progression

Job summary

M&S Simply Food Store Manager in Toddington Services is seeking a dynamic leader to run a high-volume store, deliver outstanding customer service, and drive profitable growth. You’ll build a winning team, manage budgets and P&L, and uphold brand standards in a fast-paced rest-stop environment.

You’ll have a track record of leading teams in retail or hospitality, a knack for coaching, and the ability to stay calm under pressure. Flexible working patterns are available to fit your life.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading teams in high-volume retail, catering, or hospitality.
• Experience managing budgets, P&L, labour costs, and driving efficiencies.
• Strong relationship-building with stakeholders at all levels.
• Skilled at motivating teams through coaching, training, and succession planning.
• Calm, decisive, and focused under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Hit and exceed budget and P&L targets for your M&S Simply Food Store.
• Lead, support, and develop your team to grow.
• Deliver exceptional brand standards and customer service.
• Lead shifts from open to close, keeping operations running smoothly.

Skills

Retail leadership

Budget management

People development

Customer focus

Stakeholder management

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.

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