Shop Manager
| Posting date: | 05 September 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 12 September 2025 |
| Location: | Easingwold, York |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Autism Plus |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 000177 |
Summary
Job Description
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated person to join us as Manager at our Chocolate Shop and Café in Easingwold.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, friendly team, oversee the day to day running of the shop and café, drive sales of our handmade chocolates, and help us continue to grow as a place where customers feel welcome and supported.
Our previous manager built wonderful connections with customers, staff and trainees, and we’re looking for someone who can continue that great work, bringing fresh ideas, supporting the team, and showcasing the amazing artisan chocolates created at Park House Barns.
In our shop and café, you’ll also work alongside trainees with autism and learning disabilities who are gaining valuable experience. It’s not just a place to buy chocolate, it’s a welcoming community space where people come together.
What you’ll do
- Lead the day to day running of the shop and café
- Provide supportive line management to a small team
- Work alongside and support trainees with autism and learning disabilities as they gain valuable experience
- Deliver excellent customer service, welcoming visitors and share our story
- Oversee stock management, ordering and supplier relationships
- Support seasonal promotions and events with the wider Autism Plus team
- Champion our social purpose, helping customers understand the difference their purchases make
What we’re looking for
- Experience in retail, hospitality or café management
- Strong organisational skills to manage stock and daily operations
- A supportive, hands on leadership style
- Passion for creating a welcoming, inclusive customer experience
- Enthusiasm for working within a social enterprise with a clear mission
Why join us?
This isn’t just a management job, it’s a chance to use your skills to make a difference. Every coffee served and every chocolate sold helps someone learn new skills, gain confidence and feel proud of their work.
What we offer:
- Refer a friend scheme – Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period
- 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory
- Blue light discount card
- Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses
- Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7
- Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role
- Induction Training for the role
We’re looking for a passionate and dedicated person to join us as Manager at our Chocolate Shop and Café in Easingwold.
This is an exciting opportunity to lead a small, friendly team, oversee the day to day running of the shop and café, drive sales of our handmade chocolates, and help us continue to grow as a place where customers feel welcome and supported.
Our previous manager built wonderful connections with customers, staff and trainees, and we’re looking for someone who can continue that great work, bringing fresh ideas, supporting the team, and showcasing the amazing artisan chocolates created at Park House Barns.
In our shop and café, you’ll also work alongside trainees with autism and learning disabilities who are gaining valuable experience. It’s not just a place to buy chocolate, it’s a welcoming community space where people come together.
What you’ll do
- Lead the day to day running of the shop and café
- Provide supportive line management to a small team
- Work alongside and support trainees with autism and learning disabilities as they gain valuable experience
- Deliver excellent customer service, welcoming visitors and share our story
- Oversee stock management, ordering and supplier relationships
- Support seasonal promotions and events with the wider Autism Plus team
- Champion our social purpose, helping customers understand the difference their purchases make
What we’re looking for
- Experience in retail, hospitality or café management
- Strong organisational skills to manage stock and daily operations
- A supportive, hands on leadership style
- Passion for creating a welcoming, inclusive customer experience
- Enthusiasm for working within a social enterprise with a clear mission
Why join us?
This isn’t just a management job, it’s a chance to use your skills to make a difference. Every coffee served and every chocolate sold helps someone learn new skills, gain confidence and feel proud of their work.
What we offer:
- Refer a friend scheme – Payment of up to £250 for a referred friend being successful for a role and passing their probation period
- 20% staff discount to use within the Social Enterprise Chocolate Factory
- Blue light discount card
- Access to join the BUPA Health Cash Plan Scheme which offers cash back on health expenses
- Access to Colleague Assistance Helpline 24/7
- Fully funded DBS to the required level for the role
- Induction Training for the role
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