Assistant Store Manager

Job Description

Do you have a passion for coffee and customer service Want to work for a business that is as passionate about your career development as much as growing in sizeThen we have an opportunity for you...We are looking for Assistant Store Managers to join our franchised Starbucks Stores in North and South London.Assistant Store Managers help run the store as if it belongs to them - from managing daily operations to taking responsibility for financial results. This is not a back-room management position but focusses on the front line connecting with customers andpartners.You will not only be joining the Starbucks family but the Soul Foods family. Soul Foods Group of Companies is a family-owned business, established in the UK but now with an established portfolio in Canada, comprising of three global brands, KFC, Starbucks, and Taco Bell, totalling over 350 Restaurants.Our Mission is, To make a difference to people’s lives, their opportunities and their communities through great tasting food and coffee’.Who is StarbucksStarbucks is an international chain of coffee shops that’s sells coffee, cold beverages, sweet and savoury food and of course merchandise. Starbucks was founded in Seattle, in 1971 and is the world’s largest coffeehouse chain. Today, with more than 32,000stores in 80 countries, Starbucks is the premier roaster and retailer of specialty coffee in the world. And with every cup, we strive to bring both our heritage and an exceptional experience to life.Why StarbucksEvery day, we go to work hoping to do two things: share great coffee with our friends and help make the world a little better. The Starbucks mission is simple: "With every cup, with every conversation, with every community - we nurture the limitless possibilities of human connection." Ethical sourcing and Sustainability is just as important as the perfect barista drink as taking care of the environment is imperative to the future of coffee and coffee farmers, and to the world we live in.What will you do

• Grow the business with your Store Manager like it’s your own through helping manage ordering, inventory, and stock control for the store, assisting in increasing profitability through driving sales and profitability targets and ensuringrotas are in line with sales and budgeted hours especially when running your own shifts or in the Store Managers absence.
• Nurture your teams like our beans by working closely with them and providing leadership to drive the core values of the Starbucks mission and ensuring a world class customer experience is delivered daily as well as normal store tasks. Assistingyour Store Manager in recruiting, welcoming, training, and developing Baristas and Supervisors to become our future leaders and in turn developing yourself to become our next Store Manager!
• Serving and delivering perfect products, corporate merchandising campaigns, safe and legal day to day operations and store standards and exceptional customer service standards. All at the same time being an effective role model for thewhole team

What do you need

• Experience of leading a team on shift in a fast-paced environment and willing to step up in the absence of the Store Manager
• Drive, passion, and a natural energy to deliver a fabulous customer experience and consistent product every time as well as excellent cleanliness
• Good oral/written communication skills and strong interpersonal and conflict resolution skills with exceptional team building capability.
• Proof of right to work in the UK on a full time, permanent basis

What we give to you

• Part of a great team & the Soul family
• Salary starting from £24,500 (depending on experience)
• 28 holidays days including bank holidays (for full time roles)
• Flexibility
• Training & Development including Apprenticeships at every level!
• Partner markout (free bag of coffee every week)
• Free beverages on breaks during shift and 50% off food
• 30% off all products when off shift
• Joining an established, successful, and growing franchise.
• Career opportunities across multiple existing high-profile brands with more to come!

Flexible with your hours but may not be able to commit to a full-time position Unsure that you are ready for this next step in your careerWe still want to hear from you! We appreciate that work life balance is super important and that moving companies can be nerve wracking however what is the harm in a chat.. apply today!Soul Foods Group are an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse environment for all colleagues.