Trainee Manager

Profile Personnel; East London; On-site; ZAR 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned wholesale food store in East London is seeking a dedicated Assistant Store Manager to join their fast-paced team. The ideal candidate will have previous retail or food service management experience and must be available to work on public holidays and weekends. Responsibilities include supporting daily operations, training staff, and ensuring customer satisfaction. A driver's license and reliable vehicle are essential for this role. Join us to make a positive impact in the wholesale food industry.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in retail or food service management at a supervisory level.
• Must be available to work public holidays and weekends.
• Driver's license with own reliable vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager in daily operations.
• Lead by example to deliver excellent customer service.
• Assist in training and developing 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

Organizational skills

Customer service

Tools

POS systems

Job description

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

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

• 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.