Store Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Store Manager - Godalming

Growing UK Coffee Brand | Exciting Growth Phase

We're partnering with a rapidly expanding, private equity-backed UK coffee brand to recruit an experienced and driven Store Manager for their Godalming location. With a strong national footprint and an ambitious new leadership team, this is a fantastic chance to join a business scaling fast and investing heavily in its people, stores, and customer experience.

This role is perfect for a hands-on leader who thrives in a busy, community-focused environment and has a genuine passion for exceptional coffee, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams.

What You'll Be Doing

• Leading, coaching, and inspiring your team to deliver warm, consistent, and memorable customer service
• Taking full ownership of store performance, including KPIs, labour controls, and stock management
• Driving a positive, people-first culture and fostering strong team engagement
• Ensuring full compliance with brand standards, health & safety requirements, and food hygiene practices
• Maintaining a welcoming, well-presented coffee shop that reflects the brand's values
• Contributing to ongoing growth by delivering high standards and operational consistency

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a Store Manager or Assistant Manager within hospitality, coffee, or QSR
• A confident, people-focused leader with strong coaching and development skills
• Commercially aware and comfortable managing performance against targets
• Customer-obsessed with excellent attention to detail
• Organised, adaptable, and energised by working in a fast-paced retail environment

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £34,000 + Bonus
• Strong internal progression opportunities as the brand continues to expand
• A supportive, values-driven culture with real investment in people
• The opportunity to join a well-backed, fast-growing coffee business at a pivotal time