Deputy Store Manager

Are you ready to be part of something big? We're thrilled to announce the opening of our new Meadowhall store, and we're looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Store Manager to lead the team and help us make the store a success!, As Deputy Manager you will be supporting the Store Manager by providing exceptional customer service, assisting in the launch of the new store in Sheffield and ensuring the continued growth of the brand locally by leading a high-performance team. Creating a friendly, customer-focused environment, your role will continue to excel the brand all while you're on the receiving end of generous holiday, product discount and investments in your professional training and development.

At Whittard, we've been passionate about elevating the tea and coffee experience for our customers since 1886. Are you a tea and coffee enthusiast with a passion for sharing your knowledge with others? Join the Whittard Family today!
Responsibilities

• Providing top tier customer service, encouraging your team to do the same.


• Offering excellent product knowledge to the customers, seeking ways to improve the customer journey at every turn.


• Maintain the same high standards across day-day operations along with your Store Manager.


• Achieve individual and collective targets, tracking KPIs and taking appropriate actions to ensure team focus.


• Complying with daily in store procedures of cash handling, deliveries and reporting.


• Supporting your store manager with daily tasks, management, and staff onboarding.


• Manage your team on the store floor, celebrating success and offering feedback for improvement, Supporting the Store Manager, your role will maximise strong profits through exceptional customer service and strong leadership. Building the already respected brand locally, you will create a store atmosphere that keeps customers coming back time and time again. While part of a successful and friendly team, you will join the wider Whittard family that champions high standards across the board. With store incentives for the team throughout the year, including individual rewards and team benefits, you will be joining a company that celebrates their team at every corner.
  
  Retail Supervisor or Management experience.


• Experience with task delegation, KPI management and excellent customer service.


• A hands-on approach to store tasks.


• Excellent communication skills with the ability to delegate effectively.


• A solution focused mindset.


• Enthusiasm and passion for our products.
  
  Our story began in 1886 with Walter Whittard's commitment to selling only the finest tea, coffee, and hot chocolate in London. Today, our passion for discovery continues to drive us, always seeking out unique blends and exceptional flavours. With the opening of our new Meadowhall store, we reaffirm our role as the authority on tea, enhancing each Whittard moment to make every day extraordinary.


Whittard of Chelsea is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We strive to be a diverse and inclusive organisation where different perspectives are valued and celebrated, fostering a workforce that includes individuals from all backgrounds and experiences.

Join the Whittard family and help us continue to create a culture that encourages, supports, and inspires all our employees.


• Up to 50% store discount on Whittard products.


• Monthly product allowance.


• Auto-enrolment Pension scheme.


• Access to our wellbeing portal.


• Flexible working opportunities.


• Selection of family friendly benefits.