Jobs at Compass Group in United Kingdom

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Assistant Retail Manager to help ensure the smooth running of operations in a major High Street brand on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As an Assistant Retail Manager, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards employees who go beyond expectations.

Here's an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Could you bring your spark to a major High Street brand? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Processing weekly information into the nexus system, ensuring accuracy and completeness, and maintaining compliant paperwork and administration
• Finalising weekly bookwork and ensuring correct closure and electronic filing
• Compiling UDT trackers and updating unit managers and senior teams regularly
• Submitting UDT trackers to the Contracts Director by deadlines
• Supporting administration of Foodbuy and The Source systems, including data input for contracts
• Processing weekly payroll, verifying accuracy, and meeting deadlines
• Investigating and resolving payroll queries
• Analyzing OurTime system data for information requests
• Supporting profit protection processes and audits
• Coordinating ad hoc purchase requests (uniforms, equipment, stationery)
• Acting as a Compass advocate with professionalism
• Utilizing Symphony till system for data and report generation
• Contributing to financial and operational improvements
• Monitoring ordering processes and highlighting unauthorized purchases
• Managing purchase orders and client invoicing
• Completing month-end financial reviews via SAP
• Building strong relationships with clients and customers
• Promoting health and safety, demonstrating excellent personal behaviors

Our ideal Assistant Retail Manager will:

• Have a proven track record of excellent administration standards
• Be adaptable and responsive to changing priorities
• Understand the importance of deadlines
• Be positive, passionate, enthusiastic, and supportive of change
• Organize and manage time effectively
• Operate in line with guidelines and compliance standards
• Exceed customer and client expectations
• Possess good knowledge of the food and retail industry
• Have strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Build strong relationships with customers and clients
• Be proactive and promote best practices in operations
• Have at least 2+ years of experience as an assistant finance manager in high-volume outlets
• Have a good understanding of financial systems and intermediate Excel skills

Join us at Compass to help feed people, fuel progress, and forge connections across around 6,000 venues. Grow your career with industry leader, enjoy competitive pay, great perks, and unparalleled learning and development opportunities.

Job Reference: com/2204/86469001/52701920/WJ #One Retail

At Compass Group UK&I, we are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves and has equal opportunities to advance. We celebrate diversity and aim to build a culture where all team members feel valued, empowered, and able to thrive.