Assistant Manager
| Posting date: | 17 June 2025 |
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| Salary: | £28,500 to £30,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 July 2025 |
| Location: | Tarbert, PA29 6UW |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | HIJOBS |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 353228 |
Summary
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Glenbarr, Argyll | Full-time (part-time considered) | Relocation or sign-on bonus available - live in possible if needed
**About the Role:**
Glenbarr Stores is a unique rural business made up of a bustling café, a garden centre, a gift shop, and a bed & breakfast – recently recognised as one of Scotland’s Top 5 Tearooms by The Times Alba (2025). As we continue to grow, we’re looking for a hands-on, motivated **Assistant Manager** to join our team and play a vital leadership role across the business.
Reporting directly to the General Manager, you’ll be involved in the daily operation of all areas — supporting staff, improving processes, ensuring an exceptional customer experience, and taking ownership of key responsibilities. This is a senior role with the opportunity to **develop into General Manager** over time.
**Key Responsibilities:**
* Oversee the day-to-day running of the café, shop, B\&B, and garden centre
* Support and lead the team, including rota planning, training, and performance monitoring
* Deliver outstanding customer service and handle queries or complaints confidently
* Manage stock, suppliers, and systems across departments
* Uphold high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and organisation
* Support event planning and seasonal campaigns
* Be a key problem-solver and decision-maker during daily operations
**What We’re Looking For:**
* Experience in hospitality, retail, or visitor-facing roles
* Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
* Confidence managing people and multiple priorities
* A proactive, hands-on attitude and eye for detail
* Ability to stay calm under pressure and lead by example
* Someone excited to grow with an ambitious, independent business
**What We Offer:**
* Competitive salary based on experience
* Staff lunches, uniform, equal share of tips
* Performance-related bonus
* **Relocation bonus** (for those moving to the area) or **sign-on bonus** (for local hires)
* Training and support to grow into the General Manager role