Full Job Description
About the shop:
FoodLoose is a non-profit Community Benefit Society (CBS) seeking to change minds about how shopping should work. We set up our own shop to lead the way on a model of retail that we believe represents a better future for our community and our planet. We offer the people of Cheltenham the opportunity to shop on a more ethical framework, prioritising low mileage, organic and low plastic sources, The majority of our staff are volunteers.
About the role:
The shop manager will take the day-to-day responsibility of ensuring that our retail operation offers a reliable, consistent, customer-facing experience. It is the shop manager’s job to ensure that we have the resources and structure to serve our customers efficiently, and assist with inventory management to ensure that stock is available and moved from storage to retail in a timely and responsive fashion.
The way we work:
FoodLoose is a local business committed to supporting local consumers and businesses, in order to keep the environmental impact of human food production, retail and consumption as low as possible whilst still operating a profitable enterprise.
We rely heavily on the good will and energy of our strong team of volunteers who take on roles across the organisation from directors to the shop floor. Without these volunteers, FoodLoose would not exist.
Our volunteers work on a rota for day to day running of the shop. The successful candidate will be a key member of the team, coordinating, training and liaising with the volunteers on a regular basis.
What we’re looking for
While we don’t expect our staff and volunteers to be of one mind, we are looking for someone who agrees that working towards a lower-impact system of food supply is a positive goal for our community and the world and to participate, with us, in the pursuit of that objective.
FoodLoose needs a shop manager who is not afraid to get stuck in, is open and honest and energised by the prospect of helping a small local business succeed in its goals.
You would join a small team of part-time employees working alongside the volunteers.
Skills required:
Ultimately, we are a close network of people passionate about making a difference. If you feel you could bring energy and enthusiasm to the shop manager role then we’d love to hear from you. There are some important skills that we feel would make someone particularly suited for this role:
- A keen interest in reducing single-use plastics and in promoting ethical businesses
- Great customer service skills
- Willingness to learn and undertake health and safety requirements
- Good numeracy and literacy
- Good computer skills
- Experience overseeing and training entry level staff and/or volunteers
- Good decision making, delegation and risk assessment skills
- Interest in business marketing and promoting our business and values via social media
Working Hours: up to 22.5 hrs/week. Actual days of work can be discussed.
Other important information: As part of inventory management, must be able to handle large sacks of products, up to 25kg.
Location: The role will be based at our shop in Cheltenham.
Term: Part time
How to apply: Please email by clicking on Apply Now, with the following information:
- A copy of your CV
- Up to 100 words on why you feel you are the best person for this role
- Any work restrictions eg. days/hours of work.
- Availability for interview (video or face to face)
Pay: £13.75 per hour
Benefits:
Application question(s):
- Up to 100 words on why you feel you are the best person for this role
Work Location: In person
