Store Manager - Grace's Bakery Ltd
Job Posted: 25 August 2026
- Contract Term: Permanent
- Location: Yarmouth, Isle of Wight
- Contract Type: Full time
- Salary: £13.35 per hour
- Industries: Catering, Hospitality & Bar Miscellaneous Retail
Job Start Date: 21.09.2026
Join the Grace’s Bakery Team – Shop Supervisor in Yarmouth
Grace’s Bakery is looking for an organised, friendly, and motivated Shop Manager to support our Yarmouth team and occasionally cover at other locations. If you love working in customer-facing roles and enjoy inspiring others to deliver exceptional service, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
Key Responsibilities
- Taking overall responsibility for the day-to-day running of our Yarmouth store
- Overseeing compliance with food safety and health and safety within the store
- Supporting our 5-star hygiene rating
- Opening and closing the shop and managing keys securely
- Handling cash, including cashing up and ordering change
- Managing stock levels, ordering supplies, and ensuring effective stock rotation
- Serving customers and providing accurate allergen information
- Promoting our customer loyalty scheme and monthly offers
- Preparing and serving food and drinks (including using an espresso machine)
- Ensuring consistently high standards of customer service
- Assisting with rota planning and responding to staff absences
- Taking an active role in absence management processes
- Acting as a positive role model and upholding the expectations in our Company Handbook
- Overseeing team performance, providing mentorship, training and regular feedback
- Communicating effectively with human resources to support team goals, performance and development
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous leadership experience (ideally in a retail or food service setting)
- Is confident in customer-facing environments and enjoys upselling products
- Can motivate and lead a team while resolving problems calmly and effectively
- Is adaptable, solutions-focused, and maintains a positive attitude during change
- Is able to travel to all Grace’s Bakery locations (Newport, Ryde, Shanklin, Yarmouth)
Hours and Pay:
- £13.35 per hour
- 32–48 hours per week (4 to 6 days), depending on cover need
- Shifts between 7.30am and 4.15pm, Monday to Saturday (7.30am to 6pm if covering in Newport)
- Main place of work: Yarmouth, with occasional travel for holiday and sickness cover
Employee Benefits
- Employee Assistance Programme for mental health and wellbeing support
- Staff discount on Grace’s Bakery products
- Local business discounts through Isle of Wight Chamber of Commerce membership
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover letter explaining why you'd be a great fit for this role. We look forward to hearing from you!
Our Interview Process:
We believe in finding the right match for both you and our team, which is why we've designed a comprehensive two-stage interview process:
Stage 1- Interview
Selected candidates will be invited to our Ryde Head Office for an in-depth conversation about the role and your relevant experience.
Stage 2- Assessment
If Stage 1 goes well, we'll invite you back for a 2-hour practical assessment with the team. This is an opportunity for you to get a feel for the role and for us to see your skills in action before deciding who is best suited to the position.
We welcome feedback at all stages of our recruitment process, so please do let us know your thoughts!
Grace's Bakery Ltd
Grace's is a family bakery that has been making bread, cakes and lunches by hand since 1997. We pride ourselves on using traditional methods and quality ingredients.
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