Assistant Store Manager / 2IC — Menswear & Formalwear

The Assistant Store Manager works alongside the Store Manager to run the shop day to day, and takes charge of the floor on the days the Store Manager is not in. The role is hands‑on and customer‑facing, with responsibility for the trading day around that.

Key responsibilities
Working alongside the Store Manager to keep the shop running smoothly
Opening and closing the store, and holding keys
Taking charge of the floor on the Store Manager's days off
Fitting and measuring customers for hire and sales
Managing the hire book — bookings, deposits, pick‑ups, returns, and following up what is outstanding
Coordinating alterations with the tailor and ensuring garments are ready on time
Stock control — receiving, tracking, steaming, pressing, and maintaining the racks
Supporting and guiding the part‑time team on shift
Resolving customer issues — late alterations, missed returns, and changes close to an event

About you
Previous retail experience is essential
2IC, keyholder or assistant manager experience preferred
Menswear, formalwear or tailoring experience is a solid advantage
Confident holding the floor independently, including opening,



closing and resolving issues
Robust interpersonal skills and patience with customers who are undecided
High attention to detail — accuracy with dates, bookings and alterations is critical
Available 4 days per week including alternate Saturdays
Full working rights in Australia

About us

Man About Town has dressed Sydney for more than 35 years — suit and tuxedo hire and sales from our store at 325 Pitt Street in the CBD. Every hire is fitted on the floor and altered on the premises, so our customers walk out in something that actually fits, often within the hour. We dress grooms and wedding parties, school formals, race days, galas and corporate events.

Permanent part‑time employment with guaranteed hours and paid annual and personal leave

Alternate weekend work rather than every Saturday

Full training in fitting, measuring and formalwear

Pay above the retail assistant level, reviewed on performance

A small, long‑established team in a CBD location close to Town Hall and St James stations

Scope to take on more responsibility over time

📌 Assistant Store Manager Sydney
🏢 Man About Town
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