Costa Store Manager

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Reading
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£33,528 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
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SKILLS

Leadership Team Development Operational Excellence Health & Safety Compliance Stock Management Customer Service Commercial Awareness Financial Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Store Manager

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Store Manager at Showcase Cinema De Lux Reading, RG41 5HG. Salary: £32,528 to £33,528 per year. Permanent, Full-time. Posted 4 days ago. Closing date: 15/05/2026.

Key Responsibilities

  • Store Leadership: Take full accountability for overall store performance, including financial and operational targets; Lead, inspire, and motivate your team to deliver exceptional service and results; Create a strong team culture that reflects [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] values and behaviours; Communicate business updates, priorities, and expectations clearly to the team.
  • Team Development: Recruit, train, coach, and develop Baristas and Barista Maestros; Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and development plans; Build a talent pipeline and support succession planning within the store; Foster a positive, inclusive, and high-energy working environment.
  • Operational Excellence: Ensure [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] brand standards, policies, and procedures are consistently delivered; Oversee implementation of marketing activity, promotions, and new initiatives; Drive efficiency and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation.
  • Health, Safety & Compliance: Take full responsibility for maintaining a safe and compliant store environment; Ensure all audits, checks, and legal requirements are met; Promote a culture of safety and wellbeing for both customers and the team.
  • Stock, Ordering & Cash Control: Manage stock levels, ordering, and deliveries to ensure availability and minimise waste; Oversee all cash handling and security procedures; Control costs and protect profitability through effective resource management.
  • Customer Experience: Lead by example to deliver outstanding customer service; Handle customer feedback and complaints professionally, ensuring positive outcomes; Build strong relationships with customers and the local community.
  • Store Performance & Continuous Improvement: Analyse store performance data and implement actions to drive sales and profitability; Conduct regular business reviews and contribute to regional performance discussions; Continuously seek opportunities to improve standards, processes, and results.

About You

You’re a confident and driven leader with a passion for developing people and delivering results. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, take ownership of your store, and lead from the front. With strong commercial awareness and excellent people skills, you create a motivated team that consistently delivers high standards and great customer experiences.

Essential Skills & Experience

  • Experience in a management role within retail, hospitality, or a similar environment
  • Strong leadership and team development skills
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
  • Commercial awareness and ability to drive performance
  • Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple priorities
  • Guest-focused mindset with a passion for quality and service

Desirable

  • Experience managing full store P&L performance
  • Previous experience in a coffee or food-led environment
  • Track record of developing high-performing teams
  • Ability to support multi-site or regional initiatives

Benefits

  • 4 free cinema tickets per week (for you, friends & family)
  • Food & Beverage Discounts
  • Free parking
  • Employee Assistance Programme – free and confidential support for health, wellbeing, finances & more
  • 5.6 weeks holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
  • Pension scheme
  • Access to staff competitions and incentives

If you’re ready to take full ownership of a store, lead a passionate team, and drive outstanding results, we’d love to hear from you. Start your journey as a [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Store Manager and help create amazing coffee experiences every day. Apply via the Quick Apply button.

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