Food to Go Store Manager - Brand New Concept

Location: Morrison Street

Start Date: Late July 2025

Pay: £30,000 to £33,000 per year

Contract: Full Time

Overview

Are you a people-first leader with a passion for great food and high standards? Do you enjoy building rhythm into your day, leading from the front, and creating a space where customers come back again and again? This could be the perfect opportunity for you. We’re launching a brand-new food-led convenience store at Morrison Street, built around fast, fresh and great-tasting food for now and food to go. With most of the store’s energy centred around food that’s ready to eat and ready to love, we’re looking for a Store Manager who is ready to lead a team with purpose, pace and pride. This is a leadership role that blends retail know-how with food-forward thinking. You’ll work side by side with your Chef, Cook and the wider team to build great daily habits, deliver a standout customer experience and drive store performance.

About Us

Greens Retail is the leading c-store chain in Scotland, having been crowned Independent Retail Chain of the Year at the Grocer Gold Awards 2018 and finalists again in 2019, alongside numerous other awards such as Scottish Local Retailer of the Year. We continue to grow, build and innovate within existing stores, primarily under the ‘Greens’ fascia across the East Coast of Scotland, and are continually expanding into further sites. At Greens Retail, our motto is ‘redefining convenience retailing’ and we differentiate from others through a mission to deliver an awesome customer experience, the highest store standards and deep local engagement. We combine strong Head Office support with real autonomy for store teams, encouraging ownership and pride. With in-store bakeries, butcheries and many other concessions, we’re always pushing the boundaries of what convenience means. Greens Retail is part of the Glenshire Group, a Scottish, family-owned conglomerate based in Fife.

About Our Food To Go Store Manager

This is more than a retail role. As Store Manager, you’ll be responsible for leading a high-performing team in a store where food, standards and customer experience come first. You’ll create structure, build routines and lead with consistency. You’ll need to be commercially aware, KPI-driven and confident in knowing your local customer. You’ll understand what good looks like and take real pride in building a store that reflects that, every day. You’ll also work hand in hand with the Chef and Cook to make sure the food operation is aligned with store flow, demand patterns and sales focus. You’ll be the key connector between the store, kitchen and wider business including operations, marketing, trading and HR.

Your Typical Day Will Involve

• Leading from the front and setting the tone for the day, including service, hygiene and energy
• Creating a clear daily rhythm that reflects key meal times, shopper missions and store goals
• Owning store KPIs including sales, waste, shrink, availability, mystery shop and colleague performance
• Driving high standards in food freshness, rotation, storage and compliance with hygiene and safety procedures
• Taking responsibility for results, from customer feedback to store audits
• Understanding your local market and customer base, tailoring the offer and store routines accordingly
• Coaching and developing your team to take pride in every detail, whether it’s food, service or general standards
• Working in partnership with your Chef and Cook to match food prep and display to daily sales expectations
• Communicating with marketing, trading, operations and HR teams to ensure alignment on store priorities
• Fostering a positive, feedback-driven store culture built on ownership, collaboration and ambition

This is a full-time position and may include early mornings, evenings and weekends depending on the needs of the business.

What’s in it for our Store Manager?

• Competitive Weekly Salary
• Colleague discount of 10% within retail stores and Subway, and 50% within our Pizza Hut delivery sites
• The opportunity to run a concept store that blends retail and food to go in a bold new way
• Leadership development and mentoring from our Store Support team
• Clear path for career progression into Area Manager or Group roles as we expand
• Be part of a team that is changing how local convenience looks and feels

What do I need?

• Previous experience as a Store Manager, Assistant Manager or Team Leader in a fast-paced retail or food environment
• Commercial awareness, KPI tracking and a strong grasp of margin, waste and availability
• Experience managing inventory, shrink and team schedules
• Confidence in leading audits, maintaining hygiene compliance and managing store standards
• Great communication skills and ability to collaborate with chefs, cooks and the wider business
• Passion for food, people and local relevance
• A hands-on, proactive mindset and pride in what your store delivers each day

When and how do I get started?

We are looking for the ideal candidate to start as soon as possible. Please submit your Application/CV here and we’ll be in touch. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we encourage you to apply. Tell us what excites you about this role and how you can help Morrison Street become a local favourite.