Job description:

Vacancies are available in our Cressing Road and Church Street, Bocking stores. 

Are you looking for a new opportunity with an organisation that value their staff and love to see you progress?

You will assist the Store Manager, on a daily basis in the operation of the store in an efficient and effective manner, in accordance with the Society’s policies, procedures, and rules, with the objective of maximising store profitability.

Shift Leader – Responsibilities:

• Deputise for the Store Manager in his/her absence.
• Maintain appropriate levels of stock availability to customers, through the effective use of stock and order procedures, to maximize the sales within agreed stockholding targets.
• Implement and maintain stock ranges in accordance with Society planograms and promotional programmes and ensure such merchandise is well-presented and promotional material effectively displayed.
• Keep the levels of stock losses to a minimum via effective in-store stock controls, and record and report all known losses such as wastage, freezer breakdowns, burglary, and theft in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintain the security of the store, its contents, and its staff in accordance with the Food Store Policy & Procedures Manual.
• Ensure that the store is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and presentation and that any remedial maintenance work required is identified and communicated to the appropriate party.
• Ensure that all store personnel adhere to Society policies and procedures, and take appropriate disciplinary action where necessary.
• Ensure that the store is adequately staffed, supervised, and managed, during all hours of occupancy, to meet the level and nature of demand of the business.
• Ensure that every effort is made by all store staff to meet the needs of the customer and to promote effective customer service.
• Ensure compliance with all legal requirements including Health and Safety Practices, Fire Precautions, Food Hygiene Controls, Licensing Laws, Check Scanning, and ensure completion of the Daily Operating Book.
• Abide by and carry out Health and Safety Policy.
• Abide by and carry out the Society’s Employment Policy.
• Carry out other duties as may be required by the business from time to time.

Shift leader – What we need from you:

Essential:

• At least 1 years of experience in Convenience retail

A bit about us

We’ve always believed in a strict set of moral values: equality, honesty and openness, self-help and self-responsibility, democracy, solidarity and caring for others. Our founders wrote these terms into our policies right from the start, back in the 19th Century! It’s what makes Chelmsford Star a ‘society’ rather than simply any other business.

Benefits include weekly pay, colleague discount (up to 20% across all businesses), Grocery Aid, pension and holiday savings/loan scheme. 

If you feel you have the skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on apply today!