Job Title: Fresh Food Operations Director
Excel Recruitment is recruiting a Fresh Food Operations Director for our client's brand-new supermarket store opening in West Dublin.
This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Ireland's most successful retail groups at the early stages of a store launch and play a key role in shaping its success.
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.
Responsibilities:
* Oversee the full fresh food offering, including deli, bakery, butchery, and produce departments.
* Ensure the delivery of high-quality food and exceptional customer service from day one of store opening.
* Recruit, train, and manage a fresh food team to maintain operational excellence and compliance standards.
* Drive sales, margin, and waste targets, while maintaining outstanding food safety and HACCP procedures.
* Maintain high visual standards across all fresh food areas.
* Collaborate closely with senior store management to ensure a seamless and successful launch.
* Monitor competitor activity and customer feedback to continuously improve the fresh food offering.
Requirements:
* Proven experience managing fresh food departments in a supermarket or convenience store environment.
* Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and quality assurance standards.
* Leadership and communication skills to build and guide a high-performing team.
* Passionate about food, service, and creating a best-in-class shopping experience.
* Strong commercial awareness and ability to meet KPIs and profitability targets.
* Energetic, motivated, and eager to take on the challenge of a new store opening.