Fresh Food Area Manager – Co. Cork (Munster Region)
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Fresh Food Area Manager on behalf of our client, a successful and growing retail business in Munster. The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial performance, enhancing food safety standards, and delivering a best-in-class fresh food experience for customers.
Salary: €55k - €60k
Responsibilities
Support and guide stores across all fresh food categories, driving overall performance within the region
Ensure deli and fresh departments consistently operate to the highest standards
Develop and evolve location-appropriate menus to meet changing consumer trends and expectations
Build strong working relationships with Store Managers and teams to foster a high-performing retail culture
Support stores with stocktaking procedures and profitability controls, addressing underperformance in line with company standards
Advise management teams on achieving and maintaining strong food safety standards, including the effective implementation and verification of HACCP systems
Organise and deliver training related to certified food safety management systems
Work collaboratively with the wider retail support and operations teams to improve performance and execution
Identify stock loss risks and implement controls to minimise waste, damages, and out-of-date stock
Requirements
Previous experience in a retail fresh food environment
Excellent knowledge of retail-level food safety and compliance standards
HACCP Trainer qualification is essential
Full clean driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the region
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams
Proven track record of delivering KPIs and driving performance improvement
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability
If you are interested in this Fresh Food Area Manager role, then please apply directly to Nikki Murran via the link below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
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