Cluster Retail Store Manager, Luxury Travel Retail, £60K + bonusLocation: Central London We’re looking for a commercially minded Cluster Retail Store Manager to lead two prestigious travel retail concessions in central London. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of performance across two locations, inspire and develop future leaders, and grow a business built around creating truly memorable, tailor-made travel experiences.This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll balance strategic oversight with active selling, building client relationships and ensuring every customer receives a personal, premium service.The Cluster Retail Store Manager Role:As Cluster Retail Store Manager, you’ll have overall responsibility for the commercial performance, operational standards and people development across both locations. Working closely with an Assistant Manager in each store, you’ll create a collaborative, sales-focused culture where teams are motivated to deliver outstanding results.Key responsibilities will include:
Take ownership of sales, conversion, profitability and service standards across both stores, setting clear targets and monitoring progressCoach and mentor two Assistant Managers, empowering them to lead their teams effectively and take ownership of day-to-day operationsDevelop the business through local marketing initiatives, events, partnerships and networking opportunitiesEnsure customers receive a seamless experience, working collaboratively with specialist teams to create tailored travel itinerariesCoordinate staffing, rotas and coverage across both locations, maintaining consistently high operational standardsIdentify development opportunities, support succession planning and build a culture of collaboration and accountability across both stores
About You:
A proven track record of delivering sales growth and strong commercial performance.Experience leading, coaching and developing teams, ideally through other managers or across multiple locationsThe ability to balance strategic leadership with a hands-on approach to sales and customer engagementExcellent organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively across two busy locations.Strong relationship-building skills and the ability to work collaboratively with internal and external stakeholdersA customer-first mindset and a commitment to delivering exceptional, personalised experiences.Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, SharePoint and OutlookA positive, collaborative approach and a genuine enthusiasm for travel and creating memorable customer experience
If your keen to hear more, please get in touch with Christie at christie@corecruitment.com, or call 0207 790 2666 for a chat....Read more...
Retail Manager
Kensington, W8 4LA £13.92 per hour Temporary Contract | October – December 20261-2 days per week
Looking for a management role with a difference this festive season?
C2 Recruitment is looking for an enthusiastic Seasonal Retail Managers to run a busy temporary shop in various locations across the UK, helping raise valuable funds for charities and good causes.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced Retail Manager, Assistant Manager or Supervisor who enjoys leading people, delivering great customer service and getting stuck in.
The Role
You’ll take responsibility for the day-to-day running of the shop, working alongside a team of volunteers to maximise sales and create a welcoming experience for customers.
You’ll be responsible for:
Leading, motivating and supporting the shop team
Organising volunteer rotas and shop cover
Driving sales and maximising funds raised
Delivering excellent customer service
Merchandising, deliveries and stock management
EPOS, cash handling and banking
Keeping the shop well-stocked and looking its best
About You
We’re looking for someone with previous retail or customer-facing experience who is confident supervising and leading others.
You could currently be a Store Manager, Assistant Manager, Deputy Manager, Retail Supervisor or Team Leader looking for a rewarding seasonal opportunity.
Charity retail or volunteer management experience would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. What matters is that you’re organised, reliable, great with people and happy to take responsibility.
More Than Just a Seasonal Job
You’ll be running a busy retail operation during the Christmas trading period while helping generate valuable income for charities and good causes.
If you’re looking for a rewarding management role from October to December, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and come and make a difference this festive season.
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Stargazey Spirits is looking for a hands-on, reliable and detail-oriented Assistant Distiller to join our team, supporting the production of a diverse range of rums and gins across our portfolio of brands.What We Offer
Competitive salary from £29,000 to £33,000 (depending on experience) per annumCompany pensionGroup Life Cover21 days annual leave plus Bank HolidaysTraining and development opportunitiesA supportive and friendly working environmentOpportunities to grow within a successful and expanding business
This is an opportunity to be part of the process behind creating quality spirits, working closely with the Operations Manager to bring recipes to life and ensure every production run meets our standards for quality, consistency and craftsmanship. From preparing ingredients and operating distillation equipment to monitoring production, carrying out quality checks and maintaining accurate records, you will play an important role in keeping our distillery operations running safely and efficiently.We're looking for someone who takes pride in their work, has a methodical approach and understands the importance of getting the details right. Whether you bring experience from a distillery, brewery, beverage production or a similar manufacturing environment, you'll be practical, organised and eager to develop your skills within a team passionate about producing great spirits.Job Purpose The Assistant Distiller is responsible for carrying out the day-to-day distillation and spirit production activities in accordance with established recipes, production schedules and procedures set by the Operations Manager.The role focuses on the safe, consistent and efficient execution of production tasks, ensuring all products meet the required quality standards, production targets and relevant regulatory requirements. The Assistant Distiller will follow agreed processes and instructions, maintain accurate production records and communicate any issues or deviations to the Operations Manager.Key Responsibilities Production and Distillation
Produce spirits to approved recipes, schedules and Operations Manager instructions.Prepare materials and equipment; safely operate and maintain production machinery.Follow procedures from fermentation through to bottling, recording key production data.
Quality Control and Record Keeping
Check quality and consistency, reporting concerns and seeking approval for deviations.Maintain accurate production, batch and stock records.Handle, store and identify materials and spirits correctly, ensuring traceability.
Health, Safety and Compliance
Follow safety procedures, regulations, licensing and excise requirements.Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and equipment care.Report incidents, faults and safety concerns immediately.
About you
Experience in distilling, fermentation, beverage production or similar manufacturing.Familiarity with stills, pumps, tanks and production equipment.Accuracy in following recipes, measuring ingredients and recording production data.Understanding of alcohol strength measurements, batch tracking and quality control.Knowledge of distillery safety, hygiene and regulatory requirements.Relevant technical training or qualifications in distilling, brewing, food production or a related discipline.
Everything we do is built around our core values:
Dependable - We do what we say we'll do.Accountable - We take ownership and deliver results.Resourceful - We find solutions and continually improve.Adaptable - We embrace change and new challenges.Passionate - We care about our customers, our colleagues and the quality of our work.
How to ApplyPlease submit your CV and a brief covering letter outlining your relevant experience and interest in the role.We welcome applications from candidates with relevant production experience and a strong willingness to learn, develop their skills and contribute to the successful operation of the distillery. ....Read more...
