Fresh Food Manager – Dublin
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Fresh Food Manager for our client's gorcery retail store in Dublin. We are seeking an experienced and passionate fresh food professional with strong leadership skills, a hands-on approach, and a deep understanding of food quality, compliance, and customer service.
Salary: €45k – €50k
Responsibilities:
1. Oversee the full fresh food offering, including deli, bakery, butchery, and produce departments
2. Ensure the delivery of high-quality food and exceptional customer service from day one of store opening
3. Recruit, train, and manage a fresh food team to maintain operational excellence and compliance standards
4. Drive sales, margin, and waste targets, while maintaining outstanding food safety and HACCP procedures
5. Merchandising and presentation of all fresh food areas to the highest brand and visual standards
6. Collaborate closely with senior store management to ensure a seamless and successful launch
7. Monitor competitor activity and customer feedback to continuously improve the fresh food offering
Requirements:
8. Proven experience managing fresh food departments in a supermarket or convenience store environment
9. Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance standards
10. Leadership and communication skills to build and guide a high-performing team
11. Passionate about food, service, and creating a best-in-class shopping experience
12. Strong commercial awareness and ability to meet KPIs and profitability targets
13. Energetic, motivated, and eager to take on the challenge of a new store opening