Assistant Shop Manager

Assistant Shop Manager
Based in Newmarket, Suffolk
Salary circa £21,000 + Excellent Benefits

The UK's leading and best-known food on the go retailer are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic Assistant Manager for their Newmarket shop in Suffolk. Offering a competitive salary plus benefits including profit share scheme, life assurance and pension scheme, plus excellent training and career development opportunities, this is a great chance to join a leading high street name.

The Role
Working closely with the Shop Manager, you would assist in driving profitability and delivering the business objectives of the Newmarket shop through…
o organising, managing and developing the team
o making sure your shop offers the very best food, sells a lot of it, and reaches its targets
o ensuring all customers receive a great experience and feel special and valued by every member of the team

This is management at its most practical - you'll get involved in food preparation as well as ensuring that the shop is clean, hygienic and welcoming at all times. You will assist the Manager in inspiring staff and overseeing the training and development of every member of the team.

The Candidate
Supervisors or line managers - ideally with food production experience - will be ideally suited to the role. You will need strong numeracy skills, basic computer literacy and a flexible approach to working hours. On a personal level, the company are looking for problem-solvers who can manage change, communicate with people from all walks of life and constantly focus on customers.

The Company
One of the UK's leading and most well-known bakery retailers. In recent years they have become a huge household name, and this is a fantastic opportunity to join in their continued success.


This role may be suitable for you if you have a background as any of the following: Assistant Store Manager, Assistant Branch Manager, Assistant Retail Manager, Deputy Shop Manager, Assistant Sales Manager, Shop Supervisor, Retail Team Leader, Deputy Store Manager.

This job would be suitable for candidates based in the following locations: Newmarket, Suffolk, Bury St Edmunds, Mildenhall, Ely, Cambridge.

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