Retail Supervisor

One Retail; Taunton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A major High Street brand is seeking a Retail Supervisor to oversee operations on a part-time basis (30 hours per week) in Taunton, UK. The ideal candidate will have experience leading frontline teams, strong customer service skills, and the ability to work under pressure. In this role, you will check deliveries, supervise a team, manage transactions, and ensure compliance with hygiene and safety standards. Competitive pay and opportunities for career development are available.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Qualifications

• Experience supervising frontline teams in a retail environment.
• Strong communication skills and customer service orientation.
• Ability to work positively under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Ensure deliveries are checked and stored correctly.
• Supervise team to create a positive work environment.
• Be a responsible key holder for the facility.
• Handle transactions at the till and manage payments.
• Assist with bookkeeping and duties as needed.
• Produce weekly rotas as per manager's guidelines.
• Maintain proper stock levels through ordering.
• Delegate tasks to ensure team proactivity.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene standards.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations.

Skills

Supervising frontline teams

Good communication

Customer Service focus

Team player attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Retail Supervisor to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in a major High Street brand on a part‑time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week.

As a Retail Supervisor, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts.

Are you willing to learn new skills? Here’s what you need to know before applying with Compass Group UK&I:

Your Key Responsibilities May Include

• Ensuring all deliveries are checked and stored promptly and correctly
• Supervising a team, creating a positive environment where the team feel welcomed and supported
• Being a responsible key holder
• Using the till, taking order and receiving payments
• Assisting with weekly bookkeeping and any other duties that are necessary
• Producing weekly rotas following the manager’s guidelines
• Placing orders for stock to maintain the correct stock levels
• Delegating where necessary and ensuring the team are proactive at all times
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Retail Supervisor Will

• Previous experience supervising frontline teams within a similar environment
• Good communication skills with a focus on great Customer Service
• Team player and can‑do attitude
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining a positive attitude

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/2701/86090001/52754379/BU #One Retail

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive – because diversity is our strength!