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Deli Manager

Deli Manager – Dublin South

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Deli Manager for our client’s busy convenience store in South Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced fresh food professional to take ownership of a busy deli department, lead and develop the team, and drive high standards across food quality, customer service, and commercial performance.

Salary: €35k – €37k

Responsibilities:

  • Manage the day-to-day running of the deli department, ensuring excellent standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation
  • Lead, motivate, and develop the deli team to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a positive working environment
  • Oversee food preparation and production, ensuring strong availability throughout the trading day
  • Manage stock levels, ordering, rotation, waste, and margin control to achieve departmental targets
  • Monitor sales performance and identify opportunities to increase revenue and improve profitability
  • Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety regulations
  • Develop and implement promotions, meal deals, and seasonal offerings to drive customer engagement and sales
  • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and merchandising throughout the deli
  • Manage staff rostering and ensure appropriate coverage during busy trading periods
  • Support the recruitment, training, and ongoing development of deli team members
  • Work closely with store management to support overall store performance and achieve business objectives

Requirements:

  • Previous experience as a Deli Manager, Assistant Deli Manager, Deli Supervisor, or similar fresh food management role
  • Experience within a convenience store, supermarket, forecourt, or busy fresh food environment is highly desirable
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage, motivate, and develop a team
  • Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene procedures
  • Good commercial awareness with experience managing sales, margins, stock, and waste
  • Passion for fresh food with a strong focus on quality and presentation
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and customer service skills
  • Ability to work effectively in a busy, fast-paced retail environment
  • Flexible and hands-on approach to supporting the department and wider store

If you are interested in this Deli Manager job opportunity in South Dublin, please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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Chef

Chef – Fresh Food Market – Dublin

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Chef for our client’s busy Fresh Food Market store in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced and enthusiastic chef to join a fast-paced fresh food operation, preparing high-quality dishes while contributing new ideas to the store’s food and menu offering.

Salary: €17 – €18 per hour

Responsibilities:

  • Prepare, cook, and serve a range of fresh food products to a consistently high standard
  • Ensure all dishes are well presented and meet the required quality standards
  • Prepare customer orders efficiently while maintaining excellent service during busy periods
  • Support the development of new dishes and bring creative ideas to the menu and overall fresh food offering
  • Monitor food production and stock levels to minimise waste and shrinkage
  • Ensure ingredients and products are stored, rotated, and handled correctly
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen and food preparation area
  • Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, and relevant food legislation
  • Work closely with the wider fresh food team to ensure smooth day-to-day operations and consistently high standards

Requirements:

  • Previous experience working as a Chef within a restaurant, café, fresh food, deli, or similar food service environment
  • Strong cooking and food preparation skills with a passion for fresh, high-quality food
  • Creative approach with an interest in contributing ideas for new dishes and menu options
  • Good knowledge of HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures
  • Ability to work efficiently and maintain quality during busy service periods
  • Strong attention to detail, particularly around food quality and presentation
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Positive and proactive attitude with the ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Flexibility to work a variety of shifts as required

If you are interested in this Chef job opportunity with a Fresh Food Market in Dublin, please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

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