Weekend Retail Assistant

Job Introduction

As a Weekend Retail Asisstant  at Sodexo in Denison Barracks, Hermitage, Berkshire RG18 9TP You'll supervise the day to day retail business in our convenience store! Your and your teams role is mostly customer facing and will interact with our Armed forces personnel every day, improving quality of life for all that you meet. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do: 

• Ensure completion of all requested/contracted tasks and motivate your team to effectively ensure these are completed in a timely and thorough manner.
• Communicate efficiently about stock management with your team, and keep on top of scheduled deliveries 
• Take charge of monitoring team activity, coordinating daily actions and assisting customers.
• Champion new ways of working within the store through an open mindset and positive attitude
• Ensuring the team are proactive with supporting offers, promotions and any loyalty schemes
• Carrying out cleaning duties in all aspects of the store and facilities.
• Ability and confidence to challenge customers who look under 25 when buying restricted items

What you bring:

• Supervisory level experience 
• You'll set a great example for the rest of the team with your hands-on mentality, enthusiasm, and passion for delivering a fantastic customer experience.
• You are not afraid to take the initiative where the retail manager is absent. 
• You know how to play a part in creating a great team who share your passion and vision to make every customer' experience outstanding. 
• You have experience in opening and closing a store/ Key holder experience 

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
• Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
• A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
• Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
• Flexible and dynamic work environment  
• Competitive compensation  
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied  

Ready to be part of something greater?