Store Manager Preston Fishergate

Simtrava; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the coffee industry is seeking a passionate Store Manager to take ownership of a store in Preston. The role involves managing costs, inspiring a team, and ensuring compliance with brand standards. With a competitive salary and great perks, this is an exciting opportunity for someone ready to grow with the company.

Benefits

Salary up to £34,000 per year

STAR rewards program

Free handmade drinks and 50% discount on food

Discounted gym memberships

Wellbeing support

Free eye care tests

Access to a 24/7 GP portal

Dedicated training

Qualifications

• Management experience in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to maximize sales opportunities.
• Experience in recruiting and developing team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage controllable costs through effective stock and labor management.
• Inspire and develop team members.
• Analyze store KPI reports for growth opportunities.

Skills

Management experience

Commercial mindset

Attention to detail

Ambitious character

Ability to thrive under pressure

Recruiting and coaching

Job description

We treat our managers as business owners; this is your business. That means the stock, standards, team, labour, and customers — it’s all yours to own and grow. So go ahead and make it your own.

What’s involved?

1. Taking ownership of all controllable costs through effective management of stock, labour, cash, and training. Celebrate success along the way.
2. Inspiring your team to feel valued and involve them in making the store the best it can be.
3. Managing the store KPI report, Costa Check, and Listen and Learn; looking for trends and opportunities to grow your business.
4. Training and developing your team to reach their full potential.
5. Owning the health and safety within the store.

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what we’re looking for. What else makes a great Store Manager?

1. Management experience, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
2. A commercial mind with the ability to think ahead and see the bigger picture, maximizing every sales opportunity.
3. A keen attention to detail, ensuring compliance with brand standards.
4. An ambitious character who wants to be part of our growth journey.
5. Ability to thrive under pressure and encourage others to work at speed.
6. Experience in recruiting, coaching, and developing team members.

What we can offer

We’re proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:

• Salary up to £34,000 per year based on experience, working 42.5 hours per week.
• STAR rewards, allowing you to exchange points on our online shopping platform.
• Additional STAR points awarded on your birthday, work milestones, promotion, or for going above and beyond.
• Free handmade drinks plus 50% discount on food and bottled drinks while at work.
• Discounted gym memberships and no commission foreign currency purchases.
• Wellbeing support with Employee Assistance Program.
• Free eye care tests.
• Access to a 24/7 GP portal.
• Dedicated training tailored to your requirements.

Additionally, you’ll have opportunities to participate in organizing fundraising events, supporting local charities chosen by the team.

A bit about us

Sim Trava was founded in 2005 by Simon and Tracy Vardy from their basement in Altrincham, with the first store opening on October 17th in Northwich, Cheshire. Our original goal was to open 5 stores in 5 years, a milestone we achieved ahead of schedule. By 2010, we had 10 Costa Coffee stores in the Cheshire/Manchester area.

In 2021, we celebrated our 40th store opening in Fallowfield, Manchester. We were also honored to be the first franchise to purchase existing stores from equity, acquiring 17 stores across Preston, Blackpool, and Southport, bringing our total to 57 stores.

Details

Salary: Up to £34,000 per annum

Status: Permanent

Type: Full-time

Applications Begin: 20 May 2025

Closing Date for Applications: 31 July 2025

Location

14-15 Fishergate
Preston
PR1 3NN
United Kingdom