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Retail Operations Manager
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West Hertfordshire Teaching Hospitals
Salary: £45,000 DOE | Full Time | 5/7 Rota
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Retail Manager to lead and develop our retail operations across three sites, including visitor restaurants, coffee shops, vending, smart markets, and hospitality/events. You’ll be responsible for operational performance, commercial delivery, and brand standards, ensuring a high-quality, customer-focused experience while driving sales, gross profit, and efficiency.
Working on a 5/7 rota, you will also act as the senior operational lead on weekends, supporting seamless collaboration and resilience across the wider operational team.
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead multi-site retail operations, ensuring compliance with brand, health & safety, allergen, and food hygiene standards.
- Deliver high-quality, customer-focused services while driving sales, gross profit, and operational efficiency.
- Manage budgets, labour, stock, and resources to ensure value for money and operational continuity.
- Lead, develop, and motivate retail teams, ensuring effective training, HR compliance, and high performance.
- Implement service improvements, monitor KPIs, and participate in audits to drive continuous improvement.
- Act as the main point of contact for stakeholders and support performance reporting and governance.
- Contribute to new projects, innovation, and sustainability initiatives, including Net Zero commitments.
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About You
- Experience managing multi-site retail operations, branded outlets, or franchises.
- Track record of driving sales, gross profit, and operational improvements.
- Strong commercial awareness, contract knowledge, and KPI management experience.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
- Food Safety Level 4 and enhanced DBS clearance (or ability to obtain).
- Results-oriented, adaptable, and committed to delivering high standards in a complex environment.
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