Store Manager London, England
Job description
Rococo Chocolates is currently recruiting an experienced Store Manager to be based at one of their high street stores in central London.
Rococo Chocolates’ background
Chantal Coady OBE, opened Rococo and began the Real Chocolate Revolution in the UK in 1983. We have won numerous gold and silver awards at the International Chocolate awards Great Taste awards, and many Academy of Chocolate awards, including the 2017 ‘Golden Bonbon’. We now have 5 retail shops and many wholesale customers who will testify to the eclectic, sometimes eccentric but always delicious and beautifully presented chocolates and confectionery.
Responsibilities and Duties
Summary of Responsibilities
Reporting to the Group Retail Manager, responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:
- Managing and motivating a team to increase sales and ensure efficiency
- Managing stock levels and ensuring product availability
- Providing and organising team training and development
- Analysing and tracking sales figures and forecasting future sales
- Dealing with staffing issues such as interviews, appraisals and performance reviews
- Ensuring standards for quality, customer service and health and safety are met
- Communicating business updates and product developments etc. with the team
- Maintaining awareness of key market trends and monitoring competitor activity
Qualifications and Skills
Requirements
We are looking for a dedicated and reliable individual that can work effectively individually and as part of our team. The right person will be motivated and a quick learner. Other required skills include:
- At least one year of store management experience
- A track record of achieving sales targets
- Ability to set tasks and meet deadlines
- Great communication and leadership skills
- Ability to work well under pressure
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
- Self-motivated and with common sense and initiative
- Chocolate knowledge and/or food and beverage experience preferred
- Available to work full-time including weekends and evenings
- Live within one hour of central London
Benefits
Benefits Package
- Competitive Salary Package (please state expectations upon application)
- 30 days paid holiday during each holiday year including Bank holidays
- Full training will be provided for the right candidate
- 50% staff discount on all Rococo Chocolates products
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £28,000.00-£32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bereavement leave
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
- Sick pay
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
- Are you able to work flexibly based on a weekly schedule, Monday through Sunday
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Expected start date: 11/09/2023
