Store Manager
Location: Chester
Salary: Up to £38,000 + Bonus
Permanent, Full-Time (37.5hrs)
Lead an established store. Develop a high-performing team. Drive results.
Are you an experienced Retail or Hospitality Store Manager looking for your next career move?
We’re recruiting a Store Manager to lead an established, high-profile store in Chester. This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially focused leader who is passionate about customer experience, people development, and driving store performance within a premium, service-led environment.
With strong brand recognition on the British high street, this role offers autonomy, accountability, and long-term progression.
The Role
As Store Manager, you’ll take full ownership of the store’s commercial and operational performance while leading and developing a motivated team.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing store team
Drive sales and profitability through strong commercial leadership
Deliver an exceptional, service-led customer experience
Coach and performance-manage team members to achieve KPIs
Analyse sales reports and store data to identify improvement opportunities
Communicate store performance and business updates clearly to the team
Proactively gather customer feedback and implement service improvements
Resolve customer issues professionally and efficiently
Manage controllable costs and protect store profitability
Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety standards
Support internal succession planning and talent developmentAbout You
Proven experience as a Store Manager, General Manager, or Business Manager
Background in retail or hospitality within a fast-paced environment
Strong commercial awareness with confidence analysing reports and KPIs
Passionate about customer service and premium store standards
Excellent people manager who leads by example
Experience in service-led or premium environments is advantageousWhat’s On Offer
Salary up to £38,000 per annum
Performance-related bonus scheme
Staff discount on premium products
Structured onboarding and management training
Opportunity to lead an established, successful store
Supportive leadership and clear expectations
Long-term career progression within a stable retail business
Commutable From Chester, Winsford, Knutsford, Altrincham, Warrington, Widnes, St Helens, Preston, Ellesmere Port, Buckley, Wrexham, Flint
Keywords Store Manager, Retail Manager, General Manager, Business Manager, Assistant Manager, Hospitality Manager, Area Manager, District Manager, Premium Retail
ABOUT US
This role is being handled by McCarthy Recruitment, an award winning behavioural leadership recruitment consultancy covering the whole of the UK. McCarthy is like no other recruitment agency you will have worked with, our difference is our commitment to providing a professional and personalised recruitment service of the highest quality.
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