Store Manager - Manchester

Joe & the Juice / United Kingdom
Manchester, United Kingdom
On-siteCareer-pivot friendly

Who this role is best for

Aimed at mid-level to senior leaders in the food and beverage industry who thrive in high-energy, people-centric environments and are open to leadership roles with global growth potential.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with leadership experience in fast-paced service environments who prioritize culture and team development
    — “You’re happy to be here - positive, resilient, and full of energy”
  • Individuals who prefer hands-on leadership and are comfortable with a dynamic, non-traditional work culture
    — “You lead from the front and bring people with you”
  • People who value a strong work-life balance and are attracted to a company with generous leave and wellness benefits
    — “40 hour working week – keeping life in balance”

Things to consider

  • The role may require a high level of personal engagement in a fast-paced, high-energy setting
    — “We move fast, we stay social, and we leave every guest in a better mood than they came in”
  • There is a strong emphasis on in-store presence and leading by example, not just managing from a distance
    — “You don’t stand above the team – you are part of it”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your experience in building and developing high-performing teams in service-oriented settings
    — “Build, coach, and develop a strong, engaged team and grow the leaders of tomorrow”
  • Showcase your ability to create a positive and inclusive atmosphere in your previous roles
    — “Create a positive, inclusive culture where people thrive”
  • Emphasize your ownership mindset and track record of driving performance across operations and service
    — “Drive performance across sales, operations, and service”
  • Show how you have turned a job into a lifestyle through your leadership and cultural impact
    — “If you love fast-paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle”
Pace · Fast PacedCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

Derived from job-description analysis by Serendipath's career intelligence engine.

What success looks like

  • store profitability
  • team engagement
Typical background
retail managementcustomer service

Skills & requirements

Required

Team LeadershipCustomer ServiceStore OperationsSales PerformanceCulture Building

Preferred

Retail ManagementCross-functional Collaboration

Stack & domain

Leading A TeamDriving PerformanceManaging OperationsPositive AttitudeInclusionSocial TiesGrowthStore ManagementFast-paced ServiceFood And Beverage

About the role

Original posting from Joe & the Juice / United Kingdom via Greenhouse

WHY WORK AT JOE & THE JUICE

JOE & THE JUICE is a people-centric food and beverage company built around culture, not just juice, sandwiches, coffee, and much more. When joining us, you step into a high-energy community where the music is loud, the bar is your stage, and your personality matters as much as your skills.

We believe in four simple virtues that shape everything we do:

Positive Attitude

Inclusion

Social Ties

Growth

For us, this means that when you choose a cup-half-full mindset, welcome people from every background, build real friendships across the bar by creating great guest experiences, and use every shift as a chance to learn something new — you become more than just a Juicer; like us, you continue to search and find purpose and meaning in what you do.

From your first day, you’ll be part of an international network of Juicers who support each other, celebrate wins together, and push each other to grow. You will learn by doing, move through a clear Moneyball career path, and be part of a company where most leaders have earned their stripes behind the bar (fun fact: over 75% of our employees started as Juicers!).  

If you love fast-paced service, music, people, and the idea of turning a job into a lifestyle, JOE can become a place to build skills, friendships, and a career that can take you across cities, countries, and roles.

STORE MANAGER/ GENERAL MANAGER – JOE & THE JUICE

Lead the team. Drive the energy. Own the results.

WHAT YOU GET (THE JOE WAY)

Competitive salary + 20% bonus potential

40 hour working week – keeping life in balance

33 days a year holiday – for quality time off

Shift Fuel – unlimited tea & coffee + 95% subsidised food & juice

50% JOE discount – at any store worldwide

Social Ties – up to £1000/year of events, workouts & experiences

Friends with benefits – share the JOE vibe with your circle

Retail discounts – access to brands curated by JOE

Wisdom Health – support when you need it most

JOE DNA events – competitions, socials & community

Travel with JOE – opportunities across borders

Growth – real career progression (we promote from within)

At JOE & THE JUICE, it’s never just about juice, coffee, or sandwiches - it’s about people, energy and good vibes.

We move fast, we stay social, and we leave every guest in a better mood than they came in.

We are looking for Store Managers (General Managers) to join us as we grow Joe & The Juice across the UK.

THE LEADER OF THE JUICERS.

A Juicer is not a machine. Being the manager is more than a role.

It’s leadership in action. A way of showing up for your team, every day.

We believe in personality over process

Energy over routine

People over products

You don’t stand above the team – you are part of it. You set the tone. You build the culture. You lead from the front - creating a high-energy environment where your team performs, connects, and grows.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

Lead with energy - setting the pace and the standard every shift

Build, coach, and develop a strong, engaged team and grow the leaders of tomorrow.

Own the guest experience - fast, friendly, and unforgettable

Drive performance across sales, operations, and service

Keep the store running smooth, clean, and efficient

Create a positive, inclusive culture where people thrive

Take full ownership of your store and its success

ARE YOU A JOE & THE JUICE MANAGER?

This is about mindset.

You’re happy to be here - positive, resilient, and full of energy

You lead from the front and bring people with you

You thrive in a fast-paced, high-performance environment

You take ownership and make things happen

You build strong relationships and develop people

Your an experienced leader from a fast paced operation

WHY JOE?

We don’t follow the textbook. We don’t aim for average.

We create spaces where people connect - like hosting a Saturday night dinner with friends, every day.

READY TO LEAD?

Bring your energy. Build your team. Own your results.

Apply now.

Salary Range£37,000—£40,000 GBPABOUT JOE & THE JUICE

JOE & THE JUICE is a healthy fast-casual concept founded in Copenhagen in 2002; since then, we have grown to more than 500 locations across 20 countries and now employ more than 4,500 people worldwide. From day one, our ambition has been to prove that there should be no trade-off between taste and health. 

We serve high-quality, freshly prepared juices, shakes, coffee, and sandwiches in relaxed, contemporary concept cafés that combine convenience with distinct urban atmospheres. JOE & THE JUICE goes beyond products towards the full experience around the bar, creating a consistent universe for guests and Juicers in all our locations.  

We invest heavily in internal development through our Moneyball career system and a culture where most leaders, including C-suite, VPs, and directors, have started behind the bar. We continue to evolve our people-centric and sustainability agenda that is part of our Nordic heritage and our commitment to a better future. 

Source: Joe & the Juice / United Kingdom careers (Greenhouse)

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