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Fresh Food Deli Manager

Fresh Food Deli Manager – Blanchardstown

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and passionate Fresh Food Deli Manager to join a busy, high-volume supermarket in Blanchardstown.

This is an excellent opportunity for a driven retail professional to lead a successful fresh food department, deliver exceptional food quality and customer service, and drive sales and profitability.

Salary: €40K – €45k plus bonus

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead the day-to-day operation of the Fresh Food and Deli department, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation and customer service
  • Manage, coach and develop the deli team to create a positive, high-performing working environment
  • Drive departmental sales, gross profit, labour costs and waste targets
  • Plan production levels to maximise availability while minimising waste
  • Ensure all food is prepared, displayed and served in line with company standards
  • Manage stock ordering, inventory control and supplier relationships to maintain excellent product availability
  • Monitor department KPIs and implement initiatives to improve sales, efficiency and profitability
  • Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety legislation and Health & Safety procedures
  • Maintain exceptional merchandising standards and ensure the department is always clean, organised and fully stocked
  • Deliver outstanding customer service while resolving customer queries and complaints professionally
  • Support the wider store management team and act as Duty Manager when required

The Ideal Candidate

  • Previous experience managing a Fresh Food or Deli department within a supermarket or retail food environment
  • Strong leadership skills with experience coaching, motivating and developing teams
  • Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety legislation and fresh food operations
  • Commercially aware with experience managing sales, margins, labour costs and waste
  • Passion for delivering exceptional customer service and high-quality fresh food
  • Strong organisational and communication skills with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
  • Hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
  • Ambitious and eager to progress within a leading retail business

If you are a passionate Fresh Food professional looking to take the next step in your retail management career, we would love to hear from you.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDALAN

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.

INDLEE