Overview
An exciting opportunity is now available and applications are invited for the position of Site Operations Manager at the Monread Fare forecourt services facility, one of the leading fuel, convenience and fast & fresh food locations in Kildare. This senior leadership role within the Lidon Group entails overall responsibility for operation of the site.
Responsibilities
* Lead the day-to-day operations of the site to ensure safe, compliant, and customer-focused performance.
* Deliver on KPIs and drive profitability while maintaining high standards of customer service.
* Manage and develop site team members, including recruitment, onboarding, training, and performance management.
* Coordinate with off-site group functions such as Finance, HR, Maintenance, Marketing and Fresh Food expertise to support site operations.
* Maintain presentation, safety, and HACCP standards across the site.
* Foster a positive, respectful, and productive work environment with strong leadership and communication.
Qualifications and experience
* Minimum of five years senior management experience
* Excellent people management and communications skills
* Experience in talent acquisition, retention & staff development
* Customer service focused
* Proven ability to manage and perform in pressurised situations
* Strong sales, marketing and PR focus for a front-facing ambassador role
* Commercial and financial acumen
* Innovative and forward looking in the context of site development
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Structured and goal-oriented work approach
* Attention to detail and commitment to the highest standards in site presentation and operation
* Strong rapport with site staff, suppliers and customers
* Ability to create and maintain a positive, respectful and stable work environment
* Familiar with Health & Safety and HACCP regulations
* Trustworthy and discreet
This is a full-time and permanent site-based position on a flexible five days over seven working arrangement.
Salary and benefits negotiable
About the company
Monread Fare is part of the Lidon Group, a group of sister associated companies owned and run by members of the Fitzpatrick family who have been in business since 1954. The group operates across a variety of industries including motor dealerships, agricultural machinery and forecourt convenience and fresh food & beverage offerings.
Monread Fare encompasses several food and beverage outlets including Chopped, Zambrero, Papa John’s & Chicken Guys, Insomnia, Off Beat Donuts in addition to Spar convenience store and Texaco. Our approx. 45 member friendly and helpful team is focused on delivering excellence in customer service with the aim to be a planned and unique destination of choice, offering commuters convenience with consistently high quality fresh food and facilities, all making for an excellent customer experience.
* At this time we do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies
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