Junior Manager in London

Location: On-site | Central London

Salary: £34,000-£36,000 + tips + bonus

Job Type: Full-time | Permanent

Ready to take the next step in your management career? We're looking for an ambitious Junior Manager to join one of London's most exciting bakery and retail concepts. This is the perfect opportunity for an experienced Senior Supervisor or a strong Assistant Manager who's ready to progress into management. If you're passionate about hospitality, enjoy leading people, and want to build a long-term career with a fast-growing business, we'd love to hear from you.

Working alongside experienced leaders, you'll receive the training, support and development needed to progress into a General Manager role. From leading busy services to understanding the commercial side of the business, you'll gain hands-on experience across every aspect of the operation. No two days are the same. One minute you'll be leading the team through a busy breakfast rush, the next you'll be analysing sales, coaching colleagues, improving standards, and helping drive the continued success of an exciting and expanding brand.

Junior Manager - Bakery & Retail - What you'll be doing

• Support the day-to-day running of the bakery while developing the skills needed to become a successful General Manager.
• Lead shifts with confidence and energy.
• Deliver an outstanding customer experience every day.
• Maintain exceptional food hygiene, health & safety, and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, waste management and supplier relationships.
• Monitor labour, sales and operational KPIs.
• Develop your commercial understanding by supporting profitability and business performance.
• Handle customer feedback professionally and proactively.
• Support new product launches, seasonal campaigns and local marketing initiatives.
• Continuously look for ways to improve standards and efficiency.

Building a fantastic team

• Lead by example and inspire those around you.
• Coach and develop team members to reach their potential.
• Create a positive, supportive and inclusive working environment.
• Support recruitment, onboarding and training.
• Assist with rotas, attendance and performance management.
• Work closely with senior leaders to build a high-performing team.

Junior Manager - Bakery & Retail - What we're looking for

• Essential Food Hygiene Level 2 or 3.
• Experience as a Senior Supervisor, Assistant Manager, Café Manager, Bakery Manager or similar leadership role.
• Experience working within hospitality, cafés, bakeries, restaurants or premium food retail.
• A hands-on leadership style with a positive attitude.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Ambition to continue progressing into a General Manager position.

It would be great if you also have:

• Bakery or premium food retail experience.
• Experience coaching and developing teams.
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of KPIs.
• A passion for delivering exceptional customer experiences.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of £34,000-£36,000.
• Monthly performance bonus + tips.
• Consistent working pattern.
• One weekend day off every week.
• One full weekend off every month.
• 28 days holiday.
• Free food perks (the dangerous kind... the delicious kind).
• Structured training and development programme.
• Clear progression to General Manager.
• The opportunity to grow with an exciting and expanding business.

If you're a Senior Supervisor ready to step into management or an experienced Assistant Manager looking for your next challenge, this is the role for you. Apply now and begin your journey with one of London's most exciting bakery brands.