Retail Store Manager

Retail Store ManagerLocation : Braintree basedSalary : £38K to £44K, DOEContract : Full Time, PermanentBenefits : Staff Discount, Co-operative Pension Scheme, Holiday Loan / Savings SchemeAre you looking for a new opportunity with an organisation who value their staff and love to see you progressWe are looking for a

Retail Store Manager

to join us in Essex!You will manage the operation of the store in an efficient and effective manner with the objective of maximising store profitability and in accordance with the Co-operatives policies and rules.Retail Store Manager - Key Responsibilities : Maintain appropriate levels of stock availability to customersEffective stock and order procedures to maximise sales within agreed stockholding targetsImplement and maintain stock rangesEnsure merchandise is well presented and promotional material is effectively displayedKeep levels of stock losses to a minimum via effective in store stock controlRecord and report all known losses such as wastage, freezer breakdowns, burglary and theftUndertake regular stock takes in an effective and efficient manner, monitoring stock levels and lossesMaintain the security of the store, its contents and staff in accordance with the Food Store Policy & Procedures ManualMaintain effective cash, banking and till controls, ensuring cash in tills and on the premises are kept to a minimum and cash banked is maximumEnsure the store is maintained to a high level of cleanliness and presentationEnsure any remedial and maintenance work required is identified and communicated to the appropriate partyParticipate in the recruitment and selection of store supervisors and assistantsUndertake effective induction process for all new supervisors and general assistantsEnsure that all store staff are trained to an acceptable level in all store proceduresIdentify any training and development needs that may need to be undertaken off siteEnsure all store personnel adhere to Co-operative policies and procedures, undertaking appropriate disciplinary action where requiredEnsure that the store is adequately staffed, supervised and managed during the hours of occupancyEnsure that all staff holiday, hours of work and sickness are recorded properly and communicated to payrollEnsure that every effort is made by all staff to meet the needs of the customer and promote effective customer serviceEnsure compliance with all legal requirements including Health & Safety Practices, Fire Precautions, Food Hygiene Controls, licensing Laws, Check Scanning and ensure completion of the Daily Operations BookEnsure that the store operates within agreed budgetary cost constraints and meets levels of budgetary turnover and profitabilityAbide by and carry out the Co-operatives Health & Safety policyAbide by and carry out the Co-operatives Employment Policy.Carry out other duties as may be required by the business from time to time.Retail Store Manager - What we need from you : We are looking for an experienced Manager with previous experience in Convenience Retail.EssentialDriving LicenceRetail Management ExperienceDesirablePersonal Alcohol Licence an advantageStock Control - advantageFood Waste Control- advantageA bit about us!We've always believed in a strict set of moral values : equality, honesty and openness, self-help and self-responsibility, democracy, solidarity and caring for others. Our founders wrote these terms into our policies right from the start, back in the 19th Century! It's what makes Chelmsford Star a society' rather than simply any other business.If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful within this role, click on apply today!No agencies please.

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