Logo of Huzzle

Assistant Retail Manager

  • Job
    Full-time
    Junior & Mid Level
  • Hospitality & Retail
    People, HR & Administration

AI generated summary

  • You should have retail management experience, a positive attitude, teamwork skills, initiative, strong communication, leadership ability, customer service focus, organizational skills, and dependability.
  • You will lead the team to meet sales targets, assist with compliance, manage stock, handle cash, support daily operations, and provide exceptional customer service during busy shifts.

Requirements

  • Previous retail management experience is preferred but we do also look for the right attitude and work ethic - full training will be provided!
  • A team player? We believe that teamwork makes the dreamwork and is essential to ensure the smooth operations within our shops
  • Someone that loves the hustle and bustle of a busy shop?
  • Someone who can use their initiative and overcome challenges?
  • Someone who has a naturally good rapport with people?
  • Someone who can confidently lead a team?
  • Someone that knows how to provide consistently great customer service?
  • Someone who is organised and can prioritise workloads?
  • Someone who is confident in delegating tasks, giving and receiving feedback?
  • Someone who is the kind of person who sticks around through thick and thin, we would love to see you bring that dependable energy to the team.

Responsibilities

  • Leading by example and encouraging the team to achieve sales targets whilst providing our customers with a great shopping experience every time so they will keep coming back!
  • Assisting Branch Manager with managing the team
  • Working closely with the Retail Shop Manager to support with monitoring and maximising the performance of the team
  • Completing compliance tasks to ensure that the shop is running diligently
  • All of our management like to muck in, when they’re not completing paperwork or cooking, they’re jumping on the till and helping their team with the lunch-time rush or grabbing a brush and sweeping the floor, whilst delegating tasks amongst the team
  • Morning, afternoon and late afternoon shifts are shared amongst management on a rota basis. Our morning shifts mean setting up our award winning bakery goods within our display cabinets, putting away deliveries, counting stock and preparing salad, while our late afternoon shifts include cleaning, sweeping and stock counting.
  • Our managers handle cash every day and order the shop’s stock to ensure optimum availability for our customers
  • So it's a busy hands on, customer focused role!

FAQs

What is the job location for the Assistant Retail Manager position?

The job is located in Inverkeithing, United Kingdom.

What are the working hours for this role?

The Assistant Retail Manager position is a full-time role consisting of 30 hours per week, working 5 days over a 7-day period.

What is the pay rate for this position?

The pay rate is £390 per week, with a competitive hourly rate of £13.01 per hour.

Is previous retail management experience required?

Previous retail management experience is preferred, but we also consider the right attitude and work ethic; full training will be provided.

Are there any benefits offered with this position?

Yes, we offer a competitive salary, bonus scheme, discounts, free baked products during shifts, and various other employee benefits.

What type of training will be provided?

Full training will be provided to ensure that you are well-equipped to support the retail manager and manage the team effectively.

What is the process for applying to this position?

To apply, you can submit your application, and if successful, you will be contacted for a casual telephone interview, followed by an in-person interview and a paid work trial.

How long does the hiring process typically take?

The hiring process takes around 2 weeks, but it can be flexible to accommodate notice periods.

Will I have the opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, we love to develop our teams and offer job opportunities to our existing staff for career progression.

What is the company culture like at Stephens Bakery?

Stephens Bakery has a supportive and innovative culture, focusing on teamwork and providing a great customer experience while staying true to traditional baking methods.

Stop for a Stephens

Manufacturing & Electronics
Industry
201-500
Employees
1873
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

For over 145 years we’ve been committed to producing the freshest, best tasting food you could possibly find. Using the finest local ingredients, our award winning products are still handmade using traditional methods and craftsman’s skills to ensure you can enjoy something really special when you Stop for a Stephens. We’re famous for our steak bridies and morning rolls – officially the best in Scotland. But we make a whole host of tasty treats that give you a much needed lift when you’re on the go. We like to think of ourselves as being a forward thinking bunch, and are constantly looking at ways to innovate and bring improvements and exciting developments to the industry we work in. From our charitable foundation, to opening Scotland’s first ever drive-thru bakery in 2018. But above all else, we’ve always strived to do the best, and be the best for our customers.