Assistant Store Manager - Tygervalley

Chateau Gateaux Limited; Bellville; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Château Gâteaux is seeking an Assistant Store Manager to lead daily store operations, manage staff, and ensure top customer service and quality standards. You will oversee stock ordering, admin tasks, and reporting while maintaining high levels of hygiene and profitability.

The ideal candidate will have 3–5 years in a management role within Food & Beverage, Grade 12, and a relevant tertiary qualification. Strong numeracy and proficiency in MS Excel/Word/Outlook are required.

Qualifications

• Grade 12/Matric is required and a tertiary qualification in Food & Beverage is preferred.
• Experience in a management position within the Food & Beverage industry is essential.
• Knowledge of GAAP accounting and strong numeracy are advantageous.
• Proficiency with MS Excel, Word and Outlook is expected.
• Excellent people skills and a meticulous attention to detail are required.

Responsibilities

• Open, close and manage the store in the absence of the Store Manager.
• Oversee stock ordering and inventory control.
• Maintain high standards of customer service and hygiene.
• Lead and motivate staff, manage admin and reporting duties.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting and compliance with procedures.

Skills

People skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Time management

Customer service

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Stock ordering

Administrative reporting

Team motivation

Education

Grade 12/Matric

Tertiary qualification in Food & Beverage

Tools

GAAP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

Job description

Exceptional cakes, Exceptional people, Exceptional experience!

Château Gâteaux has been creating exceptional handcrafted quality cakes, pastries and treats since 1997, earning them the moniker #TheCakePeople.

Every Château Gâteaux masterpiece is lovingly made with the finest ingredients available.

Ready to take your career to the next level?

Château Gâteaux is looking for an Assistant Store Manager.

As an Assistant Store Manager you must be motivated and dynamic with excellent people skills, as well as meticulous attention to detail. You must be able to effectively and efficiently head the store, manage the resources of the staff and ensure that the quality of workmanship and hygiene systems are in place, whilst maximizing profitability.

WHAT THE ROLE ENTAILS

• Opening, Closing and Managing of the Store in absence of Store Manager.


• Great attention to detail.


• Strong organizational skills.


• Good time management ability.


• Efficient, friendly, helpful proactive and professional


• High level of customer service


• Excellent problem solving skills


• Ability to function well in high pressure environment and high sense of urgency


• Personal effectiveness and a high level of self-management/self-motivated


• Accurate ordering of stock.


• Oversee general admin and reporting duties.


• Motivation of team.

HOW THE ROLE IS MEASURED

• Accurate financial and stock control


• Meeting deadlines on information required as well as placing of orders


• Maintain a high level of customer service in store


• Maintain a high level of Health and Hygiene Practices in store


• Staff Management and training


• Effective communication

Ideal Competencies Of The Candidate

• Detail orientated You must constantly strive to have accuracy with financial and stock management processes


• Exceptional interpersonal skills You must be able to communicate with customers and employees in an efficient and professional manner.


• Task Focused You aim to complete tasks in the most comprehensive way possible with attention to detail.


• Deadline Driven you plan and structure your day to ensure that you meet your deadlines for all tasks.

Minimum Required Experience & Qualification

• Grade 12/Matric


• A tertiary qualification related to Food and Beverage.


• 3 - 5 years of experience in the Food and Beverage Industry in a management position


• Knowledge of GAAP system


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word and Outlook


• High level of numeracy


• Staff management experience

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