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Supervisor 20 hours

The Entertainer
Pay 12.00 - 13.00 £ per hour
Location Chatham, Kent, ME4 4HY
Contract time Part time, permanent

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5.0

Rated 5.0 out of 10, based on 132 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz

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  • Pays all ages fairly
  • Recommended by students
  • Respectful managers
  • Proper training
  • Proper breaks

About The Entertainer

The Entertainer is a toy retailer.

Job description from The Entertainer

Why Us?

When you join us as a Supervisor at The Entertainer, Chatham, The Pentagon Shopping Centre you will be a role model for our Sales Assistants and will support the management team in a busy store with key holder responsibilities. You will be an integral support to your management team in the daily running of the store, showing your managers what you’re all about when running the store independently to cover days off, holidays and when they are off site on Tesco store visits.

Every day is different, and we’ll be honest, you will be on your feet for most of the time! Whether that be receiving deliveries, merchandising the latest best sellers, providing excellent customer service or using your newly found toy expertise to recommend the perfect product – this job is demanding!

You will have the opportunity to make a real difference with your colleagues too, playing an important role in coaching and motivating the team to help them achieve the best they can in both their personal development and helping the store deliver exceptional store standards and customer service.

With those demands, come rewards, and this is the ideal position for anyone who is looking for the next step in their career. You will learn all about the way we work and with a comprehensive online training package and support, your Entertainer career in management can take you anywhere you want it to!

As a 20 hour Supervisor, your responsibilities will include:

- Opening and closing the store, running the store successfully in the absence of the Store management

- Organising and supervising of daily tasks

- Demonstrating an exceptional customer service experience, inspiring your team to do the same

- Maintaining stock areas, controlling faulty goods and handling deliveries

What we will need from you

- Have a flexible approach to working hours and a commitment to help us resource the store effectively

- Be enthusiastic about your retail career having had valuable supervisory experience or gained extra responsibilities in a Sales Assistant role within a fast-paced retail environment.

- Be tech savvy, showing confidence in using computers and tablets to complete tasks and increase productivity

- Have the ability to identify sales opportunities and implement new ideas, showcasing your creative and commercial flair

On a 20-hour contract, you will be working 4-hour shifts over 5 days. Having a flexible approach and a commitment to help the store operate, it is key that you are able to work these shift patterns, as well as being available to take on overtime when it is required. This might include working hours at any time of the day, perhaps even outside of our normal trading hours opening and closing the store at times, especially at Christmas and in the school holidays. These are some of our busiest times, but remember, our stores are closed on Sundays, so you will always have this as a day off to spend with friends and family.

How you will be rewarded

We are proud to offer many amazing benefits to our Supervisors including:        

-Flexible access to your pay via MyView PayNow

-Birthday Leave plus 30 days holiday

-Generous Entertainer store toy discount

-High Street and leisure discounts

-Cycle to work scheme

-Retail Trust benefits including Virtual GP

-Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

-Life Cover

What our Supervisors say

"I love working at the Entertainer as no two days are the same. A typical day in the life of a Supervisor would include managing deliveries, merchandising, pricing and finally (and most importantly!) providing excellent customer service to every customer. Interacting with children via our steps at till the point or allowing them to play with us through instore demonstrations is what makes us unique and makes my role so enjoyable. Seeing children leave with a smile on their face and making memories they will take with them when growing up makes for happy, returning customers. We are all one big family at The Entertainer with just one mission to be 'the best loved toyshop'."

We reserve the right to close this vacancy before the published closing date, should we receive sufficient applications for the role, thank you.

Job insights from Breakroom

Retail and sales supervisors

Retail and sales supervisors help retail managers look after stores, staff and sales ensuring that targets are met

What you’ll do as a retail and sales supervisor

  • Support the retail manager
  • Serve and advise customers
  • Look after staff and rotas
  • Manage deliveries and stock
  • Handle customer payments, complaints, returns and refunds
  • Keep the store clean and tidy
  • Be responsible for sales targets and goals

Is it right for you?

This job may involve:

  • Dealing with customers
  • Standing
  • Using a computer
  • Wearing a uniform
  • Physical activities
  • Managing people
  • Anti-social hours

Map

Chatham, Kent, ME4 4HY

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What employees say

Pay

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get paid breaks

    Do supervisors at The Entertainer get paid breaks?

    No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.

    How we know this

    100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job should have paid breaks.

    You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.

  • Okay
  • Some people do unpaid extra work

    Do supervisors at The Entertainer do extra work that they don't get paid for?

    Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.

    How we know this

    64% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.

    Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2022 and September 2024.

    Why this matters

    Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.

Hours and flexibility

    Needs improving
  • Most people don’t get any choice of shifts

    Do supervisors at The Entertainer get to choose the shifts they work?

    Most people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.

    How we know this

    80% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.

  • Okay
  • Shifts can get changed at short notice

    Do The Entertainer managers change supervisors shifts at short notice?

    Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.

    How we know this

    50% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.

Workplace

    Okay
  • Only some people get proper breaks

    Do supervisors at The Entertainer get proper breaks?

    Some people don’t get proper breaks.

    How we know this

    50% of people report that they don’t get to take proper breaks.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.

  • Needs improving
  • Most people are stressed

    Is it stressful for supervisors to work at The Entertainer?

    Most people feel stressed here.

    How we know this

    90% of people say they often feel stressed at work.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.

    Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.

  • Okay
  • Only some people recommend their team

    Do supervisors at The Entertainer recommend working with their team?

    Only some people recommend working with their team.

    How we know this

    50% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    A good job means enjoying the place where you work.

    The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.

    If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.

  • Okay
  • Only some people get support to progress

    Are supervisors given support to progress at The Entertainer?

    Only some people are given support to progress here.

    How we know this

    In the last year, 50% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between September 2022 and July 2024.

    Why this matters

    A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.

    This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.

  • Good
  • Most people feel well informed by head office

    Do supervisors feel well informed about how The Entertainer is doing?

    Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.

    How we know this

    70% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.

    Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between July 2023 and February 2025.

    Why this matters

    At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.

    You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.

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What The Entertainer employees say about their job

  • Best thing

    i love being able to bring joy to the kids with all of the demos

    Worst thing

    the slow days and delivery

    8.4

    Retail assistant at The Entertainer, March 2025

  • Best thing

    Finishing on time

    Worst thing

    Christmas hrs

    2.0

    Customer assistant at The Entertainer, February 2025

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  • Best thing

    The People

    Worst thing

    The lack of communication

    9.0

    Customer service team leader at The Entertainer, November 2024

  • Best thing

    Met some of my best friends here.
    Development opportunities for some.

    Worst thing

    Don't get shift planners far enough in advance
    No work - life balance.
    Very demanding hours, no pattern.

    2.6

    Supervisor at The Entertainer, September 2024

  • Best thing

    Ease of travel, good company, frequent visits from head office so it helps to feel connected, stores all around so there's always someone to talk to

    Worst thing

    Conflict with workers is hard to settle

    6.8

    Retail at The Entertainer, February 2024

  • Best thing

    The people I work with and sometimes the customers

    Worst thing

    The pay for what your expected to do.
    Stupid impractical uniform policy is so out dated. The last minute changes to rotas without permission. Don't care about staffs opinions.

    1.6

    Supervisor at The Entertainer, January 2024

  • Best thing

    Get to meet lovely people, not too difficult job

    Worst thing

    Minimum wage, no respect for my age in the workplace, repetitive tasks

    3.9

    Retail assistant at The Entertainer, December 2022

  • Best thing

    A few of my colleagues helped me through some dark days at work

    Worst thing

    The manager, along with one other, degrading, discriminating and against disabilities, makes sly comments when no one is around, belittles you and makes you feel like a failure

    1.1

    Sales assistant at The Entertainer, September 2022

  • Best thing

    The main people I work with (not including management/supervisors) are amazing, they are helpful, kind, and supportive. There is weekly pay. It’s based solely on the warehouse so not customer orientated so if you’re like me and you struggle severely with social interaction/anxiety, it’s a great position.

    Worst thing

    No sick pay, 30 minute unpaid break, there’s no actual rota so you find out if you’re on shift the day before via text/a sheet for the next day only, for 2 weeks on the trot I’ve had no work and no pay due to not being called in, I have no idea who my actual manager is as I’ve barely met them, the supervisors don’t seem approachable, everyone who picks/packs/anything else that’s not a higher position is on the same pay per hour regardless of how long they’ve been there (I.e 5 years and above)

    3.0

    Picker packer at The Entertainer, February 2022

  • Best thing

    Fun atmosphere

    Worst thing

    Stock often gets moved to other parts of the store so you forget where products are when directing customers

    9.2

    Sales assistant at The Entertainer, November 2020

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