Deputy Manager - Starbucks, Bedford Station

At SSP UK we are currently seeking an enthusiastic and experienced Deputy Manager to join our team at Starbucks at Bedford Station.

This is an incredible opportunity to join our experienced management team in an exciting and unique environment.

We are the 'Food Travel Experts'. We are the leading operator of restaurants, bars, cafes and retail stores in travel locations. Established for more than 60 years, you will be joining a world-leading organisation with superb learning, development and progression opportunities, operating over 400 stores in the UK alone. 

Reporting directly to our General Manager, as a Deputy Manager your working week will be varied; from being hands on and leading the team from the front, to assisting the General Manager in recruiting, training and meeting key financial targets.

To be successful in this role, you will need to have:

• Previous experience of managing a diverse team of people in a similar environment.
• Experience in coaching, training and mentoring your team to deliver excellent customer service whilst meeting financial and operational targets.
• Previous experience of having P&L financial exposure and exercising the necessary controls required when running a unit - (control of GP, labour, profit etc.) 

In return for your skills and experience, we offer you a rewarding and vibrant working environment, real and achievable career opportunities and excellent training and development to enhance your existing skills to develop your career in to different brands, more senior management roles or support functions.

You'll receive a competitive salary of up to £28,000 p.a. plus bonus incentive, pension scheme, 28 days holiday, life assurance, cycle to work scheme, up to 75% employee discounts across the UK on SSP own and franchise brands and numerous other retailers and services, and many more.

Diversity and Inclusion is a priority at SSP. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to engaging all of our people, so they feel valued and motivated; we champion diversity, promote inclusion, and ensure equality. We respect and protect human rights and prevent discrimination; and we positively impact our communities. We encourage and welcome applications from a diverse range of candidates regardless of background, gender, race, religious beliefs, disability, sexual identity and orientation or age.