Fresh Food Manager – Westmeath
Salary: Up to €50,000
Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced and driven Fresh Food Manager to join our client, a busy grocery retailer in Westmeath. This is an excellent opportunity for a culinary and retail professional to take ownership of the fresh food departments, delivering exceptional quality, service, and team performance.
About the Role:
As Fresh Food Manager, you will oversee the deli, bakery, and other fresh food sections, ensuring operational excellence and high standards across all areas. You will lead and develop a team of staff, monitor performance, and implement strategies to drive sales and profitability.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Manage all fresh food departments, ensuring high-quality products and presentation standards.
2. Lead, train, and motivate staff to deliver excellent customer service.
3. Monitor stock levels, reduce waste, and maximise profitability.
4. Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene regulations.
5. Assist in menu development, product innovation, and promotional activity.
6. Work closely with store management to achieve departmental and store-wide targets.
Candidate Requirements:
7. Proven experience as a Fresh Food Manager or similar role in retail.
8. Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and fresh food operations.
9. Excellent leadership, organisational, and communication skills.
10. Commercially minded with a focus on quality and customer satisfaction.
11. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple teams.
What's on Offer:
12. Salary: Up to €50,000 DOE.
13. Opportunity to lead and develop multiple fresh food departments.
14. Career progression within a well-established grocery retailer.
15. Supportive, professional, and dynamic working environment.
If you are a motivated Fresh Food Manager ready to take your career to the next level in Westmeath, we want to hear from you