Assistant Department Manager

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Burford Garden Company
The role

Reporting to a Department Manager and deputising in their absence, you will assist in all areas of department management, ensuring the highest standards of presentation and service are maintained at all times. Please note this is a full-time role and that you will be required to work weekends on a rota basis.

Responsibilities
  • Supporting the Department Manager in the overall running of the department
  • Assisting with rota planning and scheduling
  • Training and development of the team
  • Maintaining the highest standards of presentation and service

Skills required
  • Experience of retail or hospitality management is preferable but not essential
  • Ability to plan, prioritise and delegate tasks
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Great communication skills

Working at Burford

We are a family-owned business that has been established in the Cotswolds since 1976. Known for our inspirational presentation of unique and unusual products, we are always looking for creative people with high standards of customer service to join our enthusiastic team. Alongside a pleasant working environment, we offer a number of benefits:

  • Generous staff discount
  • Complementary lunch, snacks and refreshments
  • Perkbox membership and more
How to apply

If you have the right skills and experience for this role, please send your CV along with a completed application form to recruitment@burford.co.uk. Additionally, you may wish to include a covering letter to support your application further.