WHSmith are proud and excited to launch our new partnership with a popular food-to-go bakery, bringing even greater choice, convenience, and service to our customers. We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to support the Shop Manager in leading and motivating the team to deliver fast, friendly, and consistently high-quality service. Our teams work hard to support both customers and colleagues, offering our fantastic products to everyone on life's many journeys. No two days are ever the same, but a typical day may include a variety of the following. What being a Deputy Manager is all about Supporting the Shop Manager in leading the team to deliver amazing results and maintaining excellent standards of the shop. Coaching a high performing team to achieve great sales results. Supporting the Shop Manager with recruitment, training/development and colleague engagement. Keeping a close eye on payroll controls, waste controls and customer service standards. Rolling your sleeves up and getting involved in food preparation as well as serving customers. Maintaining a clean, well-stocked and welcoming shop, creating a sense of pride within the store, ensuring the customer experience and facilities are of a good standard. Playing a key role in making sure that your colleagues are supported, setting measurable targets which are reviewed regularly. What our Shop Leadership Team would love to see Proven experience in a leadership role as a Deputy Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader. Strong expertise in delivering excellent customer service. Solid background working in a food-to-go/retail environment. Confident in delivering all food-safety requirements, ensuring full compliance and robust due-diligence practices. Ability to energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exception service and performance. Strong organisation skills with a proactive approach and the ability to prioritise well in a fast-paced food to go /retail environment. Ability to build strong relationships and communicate clearly and engagingly at all levels of seniority. How we reward teams We know you'll work hard to make the shop a success and keep our customers happy, with every shift we'll provide a free meal and drink. As well as your salary, pension scheme, holidays (Management - 33 days including bank holidays) staff discounts, we'll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster. Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial. About us WHSmith has a remarkable heritage, and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life's journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S, Costa Coffee and other food-to-go businesses, 'broaden our offering' to our customers throughout the UK. That's why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life's journeys better! WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
WHSmith are proud and excited to launch our new partnership with a popular food-to-go bakery, bringing even greater choice, convenience, and service to our customers. We're now looking for a Deputy Manager to support the Shop Manager in leading and motivating the team to deliver fast, friendly, and consistently high-quality service. Our teams work hard to support both customers and colleagues, offering our fantastic products to everyone on life's many journeys. No two days are ever the same, but a typical day may include a variety of the following. What being a Deputy Manager is all about Supporting the Shop Manager in leading the team to deliver amazing results and maintaining excellent standards of the shop. Coaching a high performing team to achieve great sales results. Supporting the Shop Manager with recruitment, training/development and colleague engagement. Keeping a close eye on payroll controls, waste controls and customer service standards. Rolling your sleeves up and getting involved in food preparation as well as serving customers. Maintaining a clean, well-stocked and welcoming shop, creating a sense of pride within the store, ensuring the customer experience and facilities are of a good standard. Playing a key role in making sure that your colleagues are supported, setting measurable targets which are reviewed regularly. What our Shop Leadership Team would love to see Proven experience in a leadership role as a Deputy Manager, Supervisor or Team Leader. Strong expertise in delivering excellent customer service. Solid background working in a food-to-go/retail environment. Confident in delivering all food-safety requirements, ensuring full compliance and robust due-diligence practices. Ability to energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exception service and performance. Strong organisation skills with a proactive approach and the ability to prioritise well in a fast-paced food to go /retail environment. Ability to build strong relationships and communicate clearly and engagingly at all levels of seniority. How we reward teams We know you'll work hard to make the shop a success and keep our customers happy, with every shift we'll provide a free meal and drink. As well as your salary, pension scheme, holidays (Management - 33 days including bank holidays) staff discounts, we'll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster. Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial. About us WHSmith has a remarkable heritage, and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life's journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S, Costa Coffee and other food-to-go businesses, 'broaden our offering' to our customers throughout the UK. That's why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life's journeys better! WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
A leading food retailer in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Store Manager to lead a team in providing exceptional customer service and achieving sales goals. You will inspire your colleagues in a fast-paced environment while promoting a culture of development and recognition. Successful candidates will have proven experience in store management and the ability to motivate teams to deliver outstanding performance. This role offers competitive compensation and inclusive work culture.
Jan 27, 2026
Full time
A leading food retailer in Manchester is seeking an enthusiastic Store Manager to lead a team in providing exceptional customer service and achieving sales goals. You will inspire your colleagues in a fast-paced environment while promoting a culture of development and recognition. Successful candidates will have proven experience in store management and the ability to motivate teams to deliver outstanding performance. This role offers competitive compensation and inclusive work culture.
Our teams work hard to make customer and colleague journeys in life possible, we offer our amazing products to everyone on any of life's journeys. We are particularly proud of the great partnerships we have with M&S. WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. As a Store Manager in our M&S Manchester Simply Food store, you'll lead and inspire your team to provide exceptional customer service, meet business objectives and create a working environment that helps our colleagues to develop and achieve. We want you, our customers and our colleagues to be proud they're starting and sharing their journeys with us. What being a Store Manager is all about: Driving a high performing team to achieve great sales results. Creating a culture र ल of learning, support and recognition - spotting opportunities for development of personal skills, product knowledge and self awareness, in an environment where everyone feels valued and welcome. Playing a key role to make sure your colleagues are supported, setting clear and measurable targets, which are reviewed regularly. Working with our Support Centre to share your knowledge of the local environment to maximise local opportunities and community involvement. Having a robust people and succession plan in place and working with the Region to support people development for all colleagues. Keeping teams up to date on store business performance and appropriately challenging what can be done to improve. Creating a sense secretario within the store to ensure both colleagues and customer facilities are of a good standard, and that we are operating safely and legally. What our Store Leadership Team would love to see: Current Store Manager (or equivalent) in a fast paced food retailer or similar environment. Someone who can energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service and performance. Strong organisation skills and someone who is proactive and able to prioritise well, in a fast paced retail environment. Experience of proactively leading from the front, getting stuck in and helping your team on the shop floor. prohibitåt Experience in managing the employee lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding and ongoing performance reviews. Proven people development experience, focused on fostering a supportive, productive, efficient and inclusive environment. Strong stakeholder management experience, someone who.std How we reward our teams: We know you'll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, holidays (Management - 33 days including bank holidays) and employee discounts (up to 50%), we'll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster. Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial. WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
Jan 26, 2026
Full time
Our teams work hard to make customer and colleague journeys in life possible, we offer our amazing products to everyone on any of life's journeys. We are particularly proud of the great partnerships we have with M&S. WHSmith has a remarkable heritage and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. As a Store Manager in our M&S Manchester Simply Food store, you'll lead and inspire your team to provide exceptional customer service, meet business objectives and create a working environment that helps our colleagues to develop and achieve. We want you, our customers and our colleagues to be proud they're starting and sharing their journeys with us. What being a Store Manager is all about: Driving a high performing team to achieve great sales results. Creating a culture र ल of learning, support and recognition - spotting opportunities for development of personal skills, product knowledge and self awareness, in an environment where everyone feels valued and welcome. Playing a key role to make sure your colleagues are supported, setting clear and measurable targets, which are reviewed regularly. Working with our Support Centre to share your knowledge of the local environment to maximise local opportunities and community involvement. Having a robust people and succession plan in place and working with the Region to support people development for all colleagues. Keeping teams up to date on store business performance and appropriately challenging what can be done to improve. Creating a sense secretario within the store to ensure both colleagues and customer facilities are of a good standard, and that we are operating safely and legally. What our Store Leadership Team would love to see: Current Store Manager (or equivalent) in a fast paced food retailer or similar environment. Someone who can energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exceptional service and performance. Strong organisation skills and someone who is proactive and able to prioritise well, in a fast paced retail environment. Experience of proactively leading from the front, getting stuck in and helping your team on the shop floor. prohibitåt Experience in managing the employee lifecycle from recruitment, onboarding and ongoing performance reviews. Proven people development experience, focused on fostering a supportive, productive, efficient and inclusive environment. Strong stakeholder management experience, someone who.std How we reward our teams: We know you'll work hard to make WHSmith a success and keep our customers happy, so as well as your salary, pension scheme, holidays (Management - 33 days including bank holidays) and employee discounts (up to 50%), we'll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster. Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial. WHSmith are proud to be an inclusive employer, we want our colleagues to feel welcome, and free to be themselves with us.
WHSmith are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with a popular food-to-go bakery, bringing even greater choice, convenience, and service to our customers. We're now looking for a Shop Manager who will inspire and motivate the team to deliver fast, friendly, and consistently high-quality service. You'll play a key role in ensuring every customer enjoys an exceptional experience when shopping with us. Our teams work hard to support customers and colleagues alike, offering our fantastic products to everyone on life's many journeys. No two days are ever the same, but a typical day might include a combination of the following. What being a Shop Manager is all about: Leading the team to deliver amazing results and maintaining excellent standards of the shop. Driving a high performing team to achieve great sales results. Driving high performance through recruitment, training/development and colleague engagement. Keeping a close eye on payroll controls, waste controls and customer service standards. Rolling your sleeves up and getting involved in food preparation as well as serving customers. Maintaining a clean, well-stocked and welcoming shop, creating a sense of pride within the store, ensuring the customer experience and facilities are of a good standard. Playing a key role in making sure that your colleagues are supported, setting measurable targets which are reviewed regularly. What our Shop Leadership Team would love to see: Proven experience as a Leader in a hospitality environment, ideally at a Store Manager level. Strong expertise in delivering excellent customer service. Solid background working in a food-to-go/retail environment. Confident in delivering all food-safety requirements, ensuring full compliance and robust due-diligence practices. Ability to energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exception service and performance. Excellent organisation skills with a proactive approach and the ability to prioritise well in a fast-paced food to go /retail environment. Strong stakeholder management experience, ability to influence and communicate with your team, peers, support centre colleagues and senior stakeholders. How we reward our teams: We know you'll work hard to make the shop a success and keep our customers happy, with every shift we'll provide a free meal and drink. As well as your salary, pension scheme, holidays (Management - 33 days including bank holidays) staff discounts, we'll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster. Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial. About Us: WHSmith has a remarkable heritage, and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life's journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S, Costa Coffee and other food-to-go businesses, 'broaden our offering' to our customers throughout the UK. That's why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life's journeys better!
Jan 24, 2026
Full time
WHSmith are proud to announce an exciting new partnership with a popular food-to-go bakery, bringing even greater choice, convenience, and service to our customers. We're now looking for a Shop Manager who will inspire and motivate the team to deliver fast, friendly, and consistently high-quality service. You'll play a key role in ensuring every customer enjoys an exceptional experience when shopping with us. Our teams work hard to support customers and colleagues alike, offering our fantastic products to everyone on life's many journeys. No two days are ever the same, but a typical day might include a combination of the following. What being a Shop Manager is all about: Leading the team to deliver amazing results and maintaining excellent standards of the shop. Driving a high performing team to achieve great sales results. Driving high performance through recruitment, training/development and colleague engagement. Keeping a close eye on payroll controls, waste controls and customer service standards. Rolling your sleeves up and getting involved in food preparation as well as serving customers. Maintaining a clean, well-stocked and welcoming shop, creating a sense of pride within the store, ensuring the customer experience and facilities are of a good standard. Playing a key role in making sure that your colleagues are supported, setting measurable targets which are reviewed regularly. What our Shop Leadership Team would love to see: Proven experience as a Leader in a hospitality environment, ideally at a Store Manager level. Strong expertise in delivering excellent customer service. Solid background working in a food-to-go/retail environment. Confident in delivering all food-safety requirements, ensuring full compliance and robust due-diligence practices. Ability to energise, influence and motivate the team to deliver exception service and performance. Excellent organisation skills with a proactive approach and the ability to prioritise well in a fast-paced food to go /retail environment. Strong stakeholder management experience, ability to influence and communicate with your team, peers, support centre colleagues and senior stakeholders. How we reward our teams: We know you'll work hard to make the shop a success and keep our customers happy, with every shift we'll provide a free meal and drink. As well as your salary, pension scheme, holidays (Management - 33 days including bank holidays) staff discounts, we'll reward you with a range of deals from retail partners that will help you save money and make memories, whether a delicious meal, an adventurous day out, or tickets to see the latest blockbuster. Whatever the future brings, our Employee Assistance Programme will support you with help and guidance for your wellbeing whether physical, mental or financial. About Us: WHSmith has a remarkable heritage, and we are growing particularly in our airports, hospitals, rail stations and motorway services. Our aim is simple, to offer our products to everyone on any of life's journeys. Our InMotion brand, a leading digital accessories business, continues to grow and develop, offering an amazing customer experience with all the latest tech. We have created great partnerships with the likes of M&S, Costa Coffee and other food-to-go businesses, 'broaden our offering' to our customers throughout the UK. That's why, as we continue our journey, our aim is simple: to make every one of life's journeys better!
A leading retail company in Oxford is seeking a Shop Manager who will inspire the team to deliver exceptional service and achieve superior sales results. Responsibilities include leading the team, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining high standards in the shop. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in a hospitality or retail environment, along with a strong focus on customer service. The role offers benefits such as a free meal per shift and staff discounts.
Jan 24, 2026
Full time
A leading retail company in Oxford is seeking a Shop Manager who will inspire the team to deliver exceptional service and achieve superior sales results. Responsibilities include leading the team, ensuring food safety compliance, and maintaining high standards in the shop. The ideal candidate will have proven leadership experience in a hospitality or retail environment, along with a strong focus on customer service. The role offers benefits such as a free meal per shift and staff discounts.