Shop Manager

Job Description

Shop Manager
The De Beauvoir Deli Co — N1 London

We are looking for a hands-on Shop Manager to take ownership of the retail side of the business at The De Beauvoir Deli.

This is a shop-floor-led role, focused on the smooth running of our deli and retail operation — stock, standards, team direction, and day-to-day execution. 

You will be responsible for ensuring the shop runs efficiently, looks excellent, and trades well day to day. You will:

• Lead the retail floor and takeaway operation
• Take ownership of daily shop performance and standards
• Manage stock levels, availability, and display quality
• Maintain excellent product presentation across counters and shelves
• Drive up-selling across the shop floor, recommending products, pairings and specials with confidence 
• Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure a seamless operation, ensuring portion control and minimal waste
• Manage staffing levels and deployment on the shop floor, direct and support the team on shift
• Deliver regular feedback to the team and lead appraisals to support development and maintain standards
• Act as the senior decision-maker on shift when required
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and the community 

Job Requirements

We are looking for someone:

• With a genuine passion for food – produce, provenance and quality
• Experience in a busy deli, food retail, or food-led environment
• Who is highly organised with strong attention to detail
• Confident as floor leader — clear, calm and decisive
• With good commercial instincts — understands stock, waste, and efficiency
• Who takes ownership of standards and follows things through
• Who is confident using stock control and retail management software
• With knowledge of coffee/wine/cheese a strong plus

You should be comfortable running the shop independently and keeping things tight without constant oversight.

We value people who:

• notice when things aren’t right and fix them
• keep standards high without being asked
• take responsibility for how the shop looks and runs

Job Location

98 Southgate Road
The De Beauvoir Deli
LONDON N1 3JD