Assistant Store Manager

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 400,000 - 500,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned wholesale food store is seeking an experienced Assistant Store Manager to support daily operations in East London. Key responsibilities include staff supervision, inventory management, and ensuring excellent customer service. The ideal candidate must have previous retail or food service management experience and be available to work flexible hours including weekends and public holidays. A valid driver's license and own vehicle are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or food service management (supervisory level or higher) ESSENTIAL.
• Available to work public holidays, weekends and over the festive season (retail hours) ESSENTIAL.
• Driver's license with OWN reliable vehicle ESSENTIAL.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations.
• Deliver excellent customer service and maintain store standards.
• Train, coach, and develop staff members.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage orders.
• Handle cash-ups and general administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer focus

Job description

Overview

Assistant Store Manager required for a renowned wholesale food store based in East London

Seeking a dedicated and motivated Assistant Store Manager to join a fast-paced team in the wholesale food industry.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations, including staff supervision, stock management, and sales.
• Lead by example to deliver excellent customer service and maintain store standards.
• Assist in training, coaching, and developing staff members.
• Monitor inventory levels, ensure proper stock rotation, and manage orders.
• Handle cash-ups, banking, and general administrative tasks.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.

Essential Requirements

• Previous experience in retail or food service management (supervisory level or higher) ESSENTIAL
• Must be available to work public holidays, weekends and over the festive season (retail hours) ESSENTIAL
• Driver's license with OWN reliable vehicle ESSENTIAL

Other Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and public holidays.
• Customer-focused with a hands-on approach.
• High level of integrity and attention to detail.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Should you not receive a response within 14 days please consider your application unsuccessful. We will keep your CV on our database for any other relevant roles that may arise.