Assistant Manager
Location: Greens of Kirkcaldy
Pay: £29,000
Hours: Full Time
Greens Retail who?
Greens Retail are the leading c-store chain in Scotland, having being crowned Independent Retail Chain of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards 2018 and finalists again in 2019 as well as numerous other awards such as Scottish Local Retailer of the Year.
We continue to grow, build and innovate within existing stores primarily under the 'Greens' fascia across the East Coast of Scotland and are continually expanding into further sites. Find out more info by checking out our website www.Greens.co.uk.
At Greens Retail, our motto is 'redefining convenience retailing' and we differentiate from others by having a mission to create an awesome customer experience, highest store standards and unrivalled local involvement. Whilst we benefit from a strong Head Office support team based in Kirkcaldy, Fife, we take great pride in allowing our teams the autonomy to build their stores as if it was their own business. Benefiting from in-store bakeries, butcheries and many other in-store concessions, we are continually looking to expand our horizons.
Greens Retail are part of the Glenshire Group, a Scottish family-owned conglomerate based in Fife. The Group operates in multiple sectors Retail (Greens Retail), Hospitality, Property, Pizza Hut delivery and Frozen Drinks (Skwishee).
Assistant Manager what?
An Assistant Manager position at Greens Retail entails supporting the Store Manager with overall management and running of your store. Further, we are keen to recruit individuals whom are keen to progress and can undergo enhanced training to be positioned at Store Manager level within as quick as 3 - 6 months. We're looking for exceptional individuals that don't shy away from a challenge and will constantly go above and beyond to deliver one of the best convenience stores in the country. Your typical day will involve to:
- Lead and develop a strong team - all aimed at providing a great customer experience
- Create an exceptional working environment
- Forge strong links with the local community and host local events
- Manage the store on a day to day basis, ensuring we're consistently delivering the highest store standards
- Colleague recruitment, mentoring, training, shift planning
- Propel the store and business forward, ensuring we're not only meeting KPIs, but fit for the future
- Ensure a clean, swift and efficient operation - complying with health & safety as well as other processes and procedures
Managers will be required to work a minimum of 40 hours per week across 5 days inclusive of evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the business. We operate a flex working approach and hence, can be flexible with working times and hours providing store expectations are being met.
Benefits?
- Competitive Weekly Salary
- Colleague discount of 10% within retail stores & Subway and 50% within our Pizza Hut Delivery sites
- Refer a friend bonus
- Pension with 3% employer contributions
- Be part of a young, entrepreneurial and fun team
- Prosper & flourish with the business - if you succeed, we succeed
- Get involved within wider parts of the business - engage with fellow store managers, colleagues or pop in and see the Head Office team
- Ample opportunity to learn and grow, with career progression opportunities within retail or wider group businesses
What do I need?
- Management Experience= essential
- Food Retail Experience= preferred
Beyond this, it is essential you have a willingness to deliver, are passionate about retail and have a strong attention to detail.
If you don't possess Management experience but meet the other points, as per below carry out a SWOT on one of our stores and ping us an e-mail with a maximum 200 word response to 'Why would you make an exceptional Assistant Store Manager within Greens Retail?'
When & how do we get started?
- We are looking for the ideal candidate to start ASAP.
- Please submit your CV here and we'll be in touch