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Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the store€,,s fresh food departments operate efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times.
Job Ref
48052
Job Title
Fresh Food Manager
Job Type
Full time
Location:
Monread Road, Naas. Co, Kildare
Salary
On Application
Closing Date For Applications
17-07-2025
Job Description
Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the store€,,s fresh food departments operate efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be
* 2 years€,, experience in a Fresh Food Department is desirable
* 1 years€,, experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable
* Excellent communication skills
* Good delegation skills
* An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets
* Passion for fresh food.
Main duties:
* Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
* Oversee and ensure the smooth running of the fresh departments by prioritising and delegating the workload appropriately
* Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager
* Control stocktaking and overheads as per fresh budget
* Foster good working relationships among the team
* Hold regular fresh food meetings and communicate relevant details and results to the team
* Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement
* Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy
* Manage employee rostering and annual leave for fresh departments
* Ensure merchandising and presentation of the fresh department is of the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines.
About The Locality
Job description
About Us
Proudly serving the Naas community for close to 20 years, we are seeking a Fresh Food Manager to join our team!
Not your average deli and fresh food department, we're seeking someone who is comfortable operating at a high level, in a fast paced environment,
We're about to start our biggest revamp yet, which will include the addition of Frank & Honest barista, upgrades to our existing Moo'd Ice-Cream department and a top of the line sit down area.
You won't be alone, joining a General Management Team of four, you will work closely with the General and Assistant Managers to deliver on performance KPIs to grow the deli, coffee and ice-cream to the next level!
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working in Musgrave branded grocery retailers (Centra/Supervalu), is familiar with deli ordering (Fresh, Bakery, Packaging) back-office systems and has a keen attention to detail when it comes to the fresh food offering.
Main Purpose Of The Role
Our fresh food aisle is the most important in the store. Comprising of pre-pack fridges, bakery tables, ice cream, coffee, and our high traffic deli counters. As the Fresh Food Manager, you'll be responsible for it all.
What does that mean? You'll oversee the day-to-day running of these areas. This is a hands on role, working with the daily department owners to ensure each area is filled and merchandised in an efficient manner.
We also want to improve each area, no idea is a bad one and we're looking for someone who can think outside the box, identify what's working/what's not working and is willing to try new things/new products/ new layouts to improve sales and customer satisfaction.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have The Following
* 3+ years experience in a senior deli or kitchen roleis necessary.
* Keen attention to detail. Our customers pay a premium with us, so ensuring they receive a premium product and experience is important to us.
* Experience with bakery, hot food and pre-packaged food goods.
* Ice-cream parlour and/or barista experience is a bonus.
* HACCP training. We need someone who understands the importance of food safety and is always prepared for food safety auditors.
* Staff management, training and encouragement. We prefer a team leader who can encourage positivity while offering constructive feedback when needed. Upskilling existing staff and working efficiently to seize the day.
Other Responsibilities/nice To Haves
* Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
* Merchandise and present the fresh aisle to the highest standard
* Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
* Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement
* Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policies
* Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Don't fit every criteria? Apply anyway! We're about employing the right people, not just a CV.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €35,000.00 per year
Schedule
* Day shift
* Monday to Friday
* Weekend availability
Please note that the start and finish times stated are only an approximate
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