Showroom Manager - Maternity Cover

Central London

£40,000 + Benefits

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a confident and personable Showroom Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a flagship central London showroom. This is an initial 9 month maternity cover contract, ideal for someone with a background in retail or hospitality, who thrives in a client-facing, detail-focused environment.

Our client operates a high-profile showroom used to host events, product demonstrations and customer appointments within the professional catering and hospitality industry. You'll be the face of the space - ensuring everything runs smoothly, looks exceptional, and delivers a five-star experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily management of the showroom, including presentation, cleanliness, and maintenance
• Host client meetings and support the wider commercial team during events and demonstrations
• Manage bookings and ensure a smooth experience for visiting customers and stakeholders
• Coordinate deliveries, samples, supplies and supplier relationships
• Take ownership of health & safety, first aid, and security protocols as keyholder
• Collaborate with marketing, purchasing and sales teams to support wider initiatives
• Ensure all activities stay within agreed budgets

What We're Looking For

• Experience in retail, hospitality, events or customer-facing roles
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills - warm, confident and engaging
• Highly organised, with strong attention to detail and a proactive mindset
• Physically able to manage stock/sample movement and showroom presentation
• A genuine interest in hospitality, food, and drink
• Strong IT literacy, particularly with Microsoft Office
• Able to commute to central London daily

The Offer

• £40,000 annual salary
• Benefits package
• Dynamic, high-end working environment
• A chance to work with a passionate and collaborative team
• Opportunity to make a visible impact during a key period of coverage

To apply confidentially, please contact Rowan Kimmins at Cast UK:

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