Urban Farm & Flower Shop – Assistant Store Manager
Location: Islington London
Hours: Minimum 25 per week (weekend work essential)
Are you ready to bring fresh energy, creativity, and leadership to our unique Urban Farm and Flower Shop?
We're looking for an Assistant Store Manager who is passionate about great food, beautiful flowers, and creating memorable customer experiences.
About the Role
As Assistant Store Manager, you'll work closely with the Store Manager to oversee daily operations, lead and inspire the team, and ensure our customers receive a warm and personal service every time they visit.
You'll take pride in showcasing our products — from fresh fruit & veg, artisan breads and pastries, and speciality wines & cheeses, to stunning floral arrangements and thoughtful gifts.
This is a hands-on role where you'll combine creativity with commercial focus: driving sales, building customer loyalty, and fostering a positive workplace culture. Maintaining a clean and organised workspace is essential.
Salary including sales commission structure available on request.
What We're Looking For
* Experience as an Assistant Manager (or ready to step up into management)
* A people person who thrives on building connections with customers and colleagues
* Strong communication and listening skills
* Sales-driven with excellent attention to detail
* Confident in demonstrating products (e.g. food and wine tastings)
* Comfortable with physical work such as lifting stock, handling fresh produce, and working outdoors when needed
* Organised, with good admin and basic numeracy skills
* Flexible with working hours (weekends required)
* Local knowledge and/or creative skills (desirable but not essential)
What You'll Bring
* A collaborative and positive approach
* Motivation to grow sales and strengthen customer loyalty
* Passion for fresh, high-quality products and a love of flowers
* Energy to create a welcoming and inspiring store atmosphere
Why Join Us?
* Be part of a friendly, community-focused business with a unique mix of farm shop and florist
* Opportunity to develop your leadership and retail management skills
* Work in a creative and customer-first environment where no two days are the same
* Enjoy the satisfaction of making a real difference in a growing business
* If you're ready to take the next step in your career and put the WOW into every customer interaction, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV and a short cover note to