At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a passionate team and ensure our fishmonger shop runs smoothly and profitably.
- Company: Join a premium, community-focused fishmonger in Primrose Hill.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, generous discounts, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Great opportunities for training and career growth in a small team.
- Why this job: Be the heartbeat of a vibrant shop and share your love for seafood.
- Qualifications: Experience in seafood retail and advanced knife skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 36000 £ per year.
Location: Primrose Hill London NW1.
Job Type: Full-time (Typically 40–45 hours/week, Tuesday to Saturday).
Salary: £35,000 per year with sales bonus scheme.
About Us: We are a premium, community-focused fishmonger shop dedicated to sourcing and supplying the freshest, highest-quality seafood. We are looking for a passionate, commercially-driven, and experienced Store Manager to lead our team, oversee daily operations, and maintain the exceptional standards our customers expect.
The Role: As our Shop Manager, you will be the heartbeat of the business, ensuring the front-of-house runs flawlessly while driving sales and maintaining a welcoming environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership: Recruit, train, and manage staff, including setting rotas and monitoring performance.
- Operations & Profitability: Manage budgets, stock control, and daily reports (cashing up, margin calculations).
- Quality & Display: Ensure our fresh fish and delicatessen counters look immaculate, implementing flawless stock rotation and attractive displays.
- Knife Skills & Prep: Possess advanced fish preparation skills (gutting, scaling, filleting) to assist and oversee staff during peak hours.
- Customer Service: Foster an exceptional customer experience, educating buyers on seafood selection and preparation.
- Compliance: Enforce the highest standards of food hygiene, health, and safety.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Fishmonger, Store Manager, or similar role in the seafood, butcher, or premium food retail sectors.
- Advanced knife skills and deep knowledge of various fish and seafood types.
- Strong commercial awareness with the ability to control wastage and maximize profit margins.
- Passion for providing excellent customer service.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary.
- Generous staff discount across retail and partner sites.
- Company pension scheme.
- Opportunities for ongoing training and career development.
Fishmonger shop manager in London employer: La petite poissonnerie
At La Petite Poissonnerie, we pride ourselves on being a premium, community-focused fishmonger that values both our employees and customers. Located in the vibrant Primrose Hill, London, we offer a supportive work culture with a small team dynamic, competitive salary, generous staff discounts, and opportunities for ongoing training and career development, making it an excellent place for passionate individuals to thrive in their careers while delivering exceptional seafood experiences.
