Store Manager
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Position Overview & Specifications
About us
Cookies and Cones is a small business that originated in Essex. We are customer-centric, social, autonomous, and our goal is to Cookies and Cones is an American-style AWARD WINNING dessert company established in 2018 to bring a new flavor to Essex with our hand made small batch gelato and instagrammable bakery products. We opened our first store in Leigh-on-Sea and since then have opened a number of sites throughout Essex and the South East.
We are looking for an experienced and motivated Store Manager to join our team. The successful candidate will be responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the store, including customer service, stock management including ordering, staff supervision, and leading the team to brand standard at all times. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in a retail environment, excellent communication skills, and the ability to motivate and inspire their team.
Immediate start available for the right candidate.
Responsibilities:
- Manage store operations, including scheduling, budgeting, inventory management, customer service, and staff development.
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase customer satisfaction and sales.
- Monitor store performance and take corrective action when necessary.
- Analyze sales data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
- Recruit, train, and manage store personnel.
- Maintain a safe and secure working environment.
*Please note this vacancy is not working for Primark*
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: From £13.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Casual dress
- Employee discount
- Transport links
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Ability to commute/relocate:
- London: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Store Manager roles across Cookies and Cones's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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