Shop Manager

Wenzel's the Bakers Ltd.

. Successfully manage and control the day-to-day running of your own shop .

Posted 11/10/2026full-timeHigh Wycombe • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £30,000 - £34,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates strong retail management capabilities with a focus on team leadership, customer service excellence, and operational efficiency. Proven ability to manage sales growth, control costs, and maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

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Retail Management ExperienceTeam Leadership and DevelopmentCustomer Service ExcellenceOperational EfficiencyFood Safety Standards

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Hard Skills

Sales Growth ManagementCost ControlKPI AchievementStock ManagementFood Production StandardsCash HandlingBanking OperationsDaily Deliveries ManagementShop Display MaintenanceHygiene Standards Compliance

Soft Skills

Team MotivationAdaptabilityProblem-SolvingConfidencePositive Attitude

Industry Keywords

Retail OperationsFood SafetyCustomer ServiceTeam TrainingFast-Paced Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Successfully manage and control the day-to-day running of your own shop
Manage business growth by increasing sales, controlling costs and delivering profit
Work towards KPIs including wage percentage, average sale, stock, wastage and energy targets
Lead, train and develop the team to high levels
Performance manage the team as required
Ensure sandwich and food production standards are maintained
Ensure the shop is clean, organised and welcoming
Maintain high hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards
Deliver high levels of customer service
Recruit new team members when required
Receive and check daily deliveries
Manage shop stock and produce
Maintain shop displays
Handle cash, operate the till and complete banking
Open or close the shop when required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experienced retail manager
Passion for food and customer service
Ability to oversee daily shop operations
Ability to lead, train and motivate a team with a hands-on approach
Confidence, enthusiasm, great work ethic and positive attitude
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and work efficiently as part of a team
Adaptability and problem-solving ability
Excellent knowledge and understanding of products
Suitably qualified and eligible candidates may apply

Benefits

Comp & perks

Free meal provided every shift and 50% off all other food
Enrolment to company pension scheme
Holiday entitlement of 28 days including bank holidays
Day off for your Birthday - paid day off in addition to your holiday entitlement
Staff incentives including competitions and a shop manager bonus scheme
Excellent training, including apprenticeship opportunities as well as lots of career progression and development programmes
Free employee benefit scheme, offering discounts at almost 1000 online and in-store retailers, gyms, restaurants, cinemas travel and lots more
A Wellbeing Centre
Employee assistance 24/7 helpline offering free confidential advice and support
Flexible working hours may be discussed