Overview

Store ManagerAt Costa Coffee by Sim Trava, we want to inspire the world to love great coffee, just as much as our partner, Costa Coffee.Sim Trava is a family run business on the hunt for hardworking, ambitious, happy, and loyal people to join our team, if that sounds like you, youre probably just what were looking for.We want to recruit people that are proud to work for us, because a happy team equals happy customers. We know that our people are the most important part of our business, so we strive to create a working environment.A bit about the roleAt Sim Trava we treat our managers as business owners, this is your business. That means the stock, standards, team, labour, and customers Its all yours to own and grow. So go ahead and make it your own.

What’s involved?

• Taking ownership of all controllable costs through effective management of stock, labour, cash, and training. Making sure to celebrate success along the way.
• Inspiring your team to feel valued and get involved in making the store the best it can be.
• Manage the store KPI report, Costa Check and Listen and Learn then look for trends and opportunities to grow your business.
• Training and developing your team to reach their full potential.
• Owning the health and safety within the store.

A bit about you

A passion for coffee and people is just the start of what were looking for. What else makes a great Store Manager?

• Management experience, ideally within a fast-paced environment.
• A commercial mind with the ability to think ahead and see the bigger picture, maximising every sales opportunity.
• A keen attention to detail, ensuring compliant brand standards.
• An ambitious character who wants to be part of our growth journey
• Ability to thrive under pressure and encourage others to work at speed.
• Experience of recruiting, coaching and developing team members.

What we can offer

Were really proud of the work our team members deliver, and we want you to feel valued and rewarded with great perks and benefits:

• Starting pay of £31,500 per year working 42.5 hours per week
• STAR rewards, exchange your points on our online shopping platform.
• More Star points awarded on your birthday, work milestone, promotion or just because you went above and beyond.
• Free handmade drinks plus 50% discount on food and bottled drinks while at work.
• Sim Trava Pension Scheme.
• Discounted gym memberships & no commission foreign currency purchases.
• Wellbeing support with Employee Assistance Program.
• Free eye care tests.
• Access to a 24/7 GP portal.
• Commitment to you and your Individual training, a plan tailored to your requirements.

And if this isnt enough, youll also enjoy getting involved in the organising of some fundraising in our quarterly events, raising money for local charities close to the store and chosen by the team.

A bit about us

Sim Trava was formed in 2005 by Simon and Tracy Vardy from the basement of their Altrincham home, and their first store opened that same year on October 17th in Northwich, Cheshire. The original plan was to open 5 stores in 5 years, however that milestone was achieved much sooner and by 2010 we had 10 Costa Coffee stores in and around the Cheshire/Manchester area.

Fast forward to 2021 when we celebrated our 40th new store opening in Fallowfield, Manchester. Following this Sim Trava was honoured to be selected to be the first franchise to purchase existing stores from equity. We acquired 17 stores, located across the Preston, Blackpool, and Southport region. In 2025 Sim Trava expanded again with the purchase of 21 existing stores from a franchise partner bringing our store count to 80, and we have no plans to slow down.

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*This role is for a store owned by one of our franchise partners, their hiring process, salary and benefits may vary from those within a wholly owned Costa store advert.