Fresh Food Assistant Manager – New Store Opening
Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with our client, an expanding and innovative supermarket group, to recruit a Fresh Food Assistant Manager for a brand-new store opening in West Dublin.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven retail professional to play a key role in launching a high-performing fresh food operation from day one.
Salary: €45,000
Key Responsibilities:
1. Support the Store Manager in overseeing daily operations, with a focus on fresh food departments (deli, bakery, produce, etc.)
2. Lead and develop your team to deliver excellence in product quality, availability, food safety, and customer service
3. Play a hands-on role in store setup, including recruitment, onboarding, and training of new staff
4. Ensure compliance with HACCP, hygiene, and health & safety standards
5. Monitor department performance, margins, and waste to drive commercial success
6. Maintain high visual merchandising and stock control standards across all fresh food areas
7. Deputise in the absence of the Store Manager and support across all departments as needed
The Ideal Candidate Will Have:
8. Proven experience in a supervisory or management role within grocery or fresh food retail
9. Strong knowledge of food safety practices and experience leading fresh departments
10. A proactive, organised approach with excellent communication and leadership skills
11. The ability to motivate and manage a team in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment
12. Commercial awareness and a strong understanding of retail KPIs
13. Flexibility to work a variety of shifts during the launch and stabilisation period of the store
This is an exceptional opportunity to join a respected retailer at a pivotal moment of growth and make a meaningful impact on the success of a new store. For confidential enquiries or to apply, please contact Alan Treacy directly at 01 871 7625, or apply via the link below.
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