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Build-A-Bear Workshop® is scouting for a few good bears!

Bear Builder™ Associates


To become a Bear Builder™ associate in a Build-A-Bear Workshop® store, visit a store near you and complete an application. Or complete our Bear Builder™ associate mini-application online!


Chief Workshop Manager (Store Manager)

Build-A-Bear Workshop is always looking for talented managers. Should you wish to be considered for any one of our stores, please apply and name which specific location is of interest.

The Chief Workshop Manager (CWM) is ultimatley responsible for all that occurs within the store including sales, guest experience, human resources and expense control, etc. The CWM will also function as a floor leader during shifts and will have designated responsibilities within the store, such as scheduling, stations, training, parties, etc. Conducts performance appraisals, performance conversations, recommendations for pay changes and conducts associate final interviews. Reports to Bearitory Leader. This is a Full Time / salaried position.

We currently have the following vacancies:

  • Belfast
  • Bristol
  • Regent St
  • Arndale Centre Manchester
  • Cambridge
  • WhiteCity
  • Leeds
  • Exeter
  • Basildon
  • Covent Garden
  • Norwich
  • Bromley
  • Maidstone
  • Fenwick Newcastle(New Store)

Assistant Workshop Manager (Assistant Store Manager)

Build-A-Bear Workshop is always looking for talented managers. Should you wish to be considered for any one of our stores, please apply and name which specific location is of interest.

Assistant Workshop Manager (AWM) reports to the Chief Workshop Manager (CWM). AWM will have assigned responsibilities within the store such as training, parties and staffing, etc. They will function as floor leader during shifts at which time they are responsible for the operation of the entire store. Typically AWM's will have a minimum of two years prior supervisory experience. Full Time / Salaried position.

We currently have the following vacancies:

  • Liverpool
  • Regent Street
  • Cribbs Causeway

Associate Manager (Supervisor)

Build-A-Bear Workshop is always looking for talented managers. Should you wish to be considered for any one of our stores, please apply and name which specific location is of interest.

Associate Manager (ASM) reports to the Chief Workshop Manager (CWM) and is a part time/full time position ranging from 20 to 40 hours per week depending upon business need. This is considered an entry level supervisory position and is the first managerial position in store. The main function of this position is to learn to be a great floor leader. As those skills are developed, the ASM may begin to take on a designated responsibility within the store in preperation for their promotion to the position of Assistant Workshop Manager (AWM). Part Time / Full Time and Salaried position.

We currently have the following vacancies:

  • Aberdeen
  • Silverburn
  • White City part time 20 hours
  • Covent Garden
  • Trafford
  • Norwich (fixed term Maternity contract)
  • Exeter
  • Bath

Bearitory Leader (Area Manager)

Build-A-Bear Workshop is always looking for talented managers. Should you wish to be considered for any one of our regions, please apply and name which specific location is of interest.

The Bearitory Leader is ultimatley accountable for driving the business and developing store teams across mutiple retail sites. The role will include training management, overseeing teams in store for guest service and selling. The role also involves working closely with the UK Trading Managebear to develop action plans, identify key business opportunities and commercial events etc...

We currently have the following vacancy:

  • Various Opportunities Available

    • Submit your applications now to be considered for these exciting oppbeartunities!!

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