Supermarket Fresh Food Manager

Fresh Food Manager – Maynooth

Excel Recruitment are delighted to retain the opportunity to recruit a Fresh Food Manager for our ever expanding client in Maynooth, Kildare.

Salary: €55k DOE

The Role:

Manage the overall performance of the fresh food departments including deli, bakery and butchers
Lead, train and develop fresh food teams
Maintain exceptional standards in food quality, hygiene and presentation
Drive sales growth, margin performance and waste control
Manage stock ordering, production planning and cost control
Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety standards

The Candidate:

Proven experience as a Fresh Food Manager in a supermarket environment
Strong knowledge of fresh food operations and food safety standards
Experience leading and motivating large teams in a busy retail setting
Commercial mindset with the ability to drive sales and control costs
Passion for delivering high-quality fresh food and excellent customer service

If you are interested in this Fresh Food Manager job opportunity, then please apply to Alan Treacy via the link below.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDALAN

Deli Supervisor

Deli Supervisor – Kildare Village

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Deli Supervisor on behalf of our client’s busy convenience store in Kildare Village.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated deli professional to join a successful retail business and oversee a strong team focused on delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service.

Salary: €34k – €36k

Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day running of the deli department, ensuring high standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation
Lead, train, and support deli staff to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a positive team environment
Control stock levels, manage ordering, and monitor waste and margins to achieve department targets
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations at all times
Create and promote seasonal menus and meal deals to help drive sales and attract customers
Review daily sales and identify opportunities to improve performance and increase revenue
Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and product availability across the del
Work closely with store management and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations

Requirements:

Previous experience in a deli management or supervisory position within a supermarket, forecourt, or convenience store
Strong leadership ability with experience managing and developing a team
Excellent understanding of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards
Proven ability to achieve strong sales and margin performance
Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills
Passion for fresh food and maintaining high-quality standards
Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings and weekends

If you are interested in this Deli Supervisor position in Co. Kildare, please apply via the link below.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

INDGRA

Fresh Food Trainer

Fresh Food Trainer – Cork

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Fresh Food Trainer to join a leading grocery retail business based in Cork.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fresh food professional who thrives on developing people, improving standards and driving operational excellence across multiple retail locations.

This role offers a Competitive Salary, Excellent benefits package and the chance to make a real impact.

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary
Company vehicle or travel expenses
Discretionary Bonus
Phone and Laptop
Company Pension scheme
Opportunity to work with a successful and expanding retail business
Autonomy to make a real impact across multiple stores
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver practical, hands-on training across deli, bakery, hot food, café and fresh food departments
Coach and develop Fresh Food Managers, Supervisors and team members to maximise performance
Drive consistency in food quality, presentation and customer service across all stores
Support new store openings, refits and fresh food launches
Carry out fresh food audits and identify opportunities for improvement
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety legislation and company procedures
Develop and implement training plans tailored to individual store requirements
Monitor departmental performance and provide coaching to improve sales, waste and profitability
Support stores in achieving excellence in fresh food standards and operational compliance
Work closely with Area Managers and Store Managers to deliver continuous operational improvements
Promote innovation and identify opportunities to enhance the fresh food offering
Maintain accurate training records and provide regular progress updates to senior management

About You:

Minimum 3 year’s experience in fresh food retail, deli, bakery, convenience, or food service.
Strong knowledge of deli, bakery, hot food and fresh food operations
Excellent understanding of HACCP, food safety and quality standards
Experience coaching, mentoring or training retail teams
Strong communication and presentation skills
Passionate about developing people and driving operational excellence
Commercially aware with experience improving sales, margins and reducing waste
Organised, self-motivated and able to manage multiple priorities
Full clean driving licence with flexibility to travel across Cork and surrounding areas

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to move into a specialist role where you’ll have the opportunity to influence fresh food standards across multiple locations while developing future retail leaders.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

Deli Supervisor Limerick

Deli Supervisor

€15.50 per hour | Full-Time | Limerick

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for an experienced Deli Supervisor to join a busy convenience retail store in Limerick.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established business with a strong reputation for quality fresh food and excellent customer service. The successful Deli Supervisor will play a key role in leading the deli team, maintaining high food standards, and ensuring customers enjoy an outstanding shopping experience every day.

Responsibilities

* Support the day-to-day running of the deli department

* Lead, motivate and support the deli team to deliver exceptional customer service

* Prepare and present fresh food to the highest quality standards

* Ensure HACCP, food safety and hygiene procedures are followed at all times

* Monitor stock levels, minimise waste and assist with stock ordering

* Maintain excellent merchandising standards and a clean, organised work area

* Assist with training and developing team members

Requirements

* Previous experience working in a deli, food service or convenience retail environment

* Experience supervising or leading a team would be an advantage

* Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety procedures

* A passion for fresh food and delivering an excellent customer experience

* Strong communication and organisational skills

* A positive attitude with the ability to thrive in a busy environment

Benefits

* Competitive hourly rate of €15.50 per hour

* Full-time, permanent opportunity

* Supportive and friendly working environment

* Ongoing training and career development opportunities

* Excellent opportunity to progress within a growing retail business

Closing & How to Apply

If you’re an experienced Deli Supervisor or an ambitious deli professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today with your up-to-date CV. If you would like to discuss this opportunity or similar retail roles in confidence, please contact Nikki at Excel Recruitment.

#INDNIK

Fresh Food Area Manager

Fresh Food Area Manager -Dublin

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially driven Fresh Food Area Manager to join a leading retail business across the Dublin region. This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate fresh food professional who thrives on developing people, driving standards and delivering exceptional commercial results.

This role Offers a competitive package, strong career progression and the opportunity to influence fresh food performance across multiple locations.

What’s on Offer?

Competitive salary of €50,000 – €55,000
Company vehicle or travel allowance
Performance-related bonus
Excellent career progression opportunities
Autonomy to influence and develop fresh food operations across multiple sites
Ongoing training and professional development
Opportunity to join a successful and growing retail organisation

Key Responsibilities:

Support and lead fresh food operations across a portfolio of stores
Drive sales growth, profitability and fresh food performance across all locations
Coach, mentor and develop Fresh Food Managers and in-store teams
Ensure best-in-class standards across deli, bakery, food-to-go and fresh departments
Conduct regular store visits, audits and performance reviews
Identify opportunities to improve sales, margin and customer experience
Drive compliance across food safety, HACCP and operational standards
Support new product launches, promotions and seasonal initiatives
Analyse store performance and implement action plans to improve results
Deliver training programmes and best-practice initiatives across the network

About You:

Previous experience as a Fresh Food Manager, Fresh Food Advisor, Area Manager, Retail Manager or Multi-Site Fresh Food Specialist
Strong knowledge of deli, bakery, food-to-go and fresh food operations
Proven track record of improving sales, margin and operational performance
Experience coaching and developing teams across multiple locations
Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety and compliance requirements
Commercially focused with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities
Full clean driving licence
Passionate about fresh food, customer experience and operational excellence

Why Apply?

This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious fresh food professional looking to take the next step in their career.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

Fresh Food Area Manager

Fresh Food Area Manager – Cork

Excel Recruitment are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Fresh Food Area Manager to oversee and support the fresh food operations across multiple retail stores in the Cork region.

This is a senior leadership opportunity for a passionate food retail professional who thrives on driving standards, growing sales, and developing high-performing teams.

This role offers a salary of €65,000 – €70,000, a strong benefits package, Excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to join a progressive and growing retail business.

What’s on Offer?

Attractive salary package of €65,000-€70,000 DOE
Performance-related bonus structure
Company car and fuel card
Private pension contribution
Laptop and mobile phone provided
Excellent work-life balance
Opportunity to join a progressive and growing retail business
Autonomy to make a real impact across multiple stores and teams

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and support fresh food operations across multiple stores
Drive sales growth, profitability, participation, and margin performance across all fresh categories
Build strong working relationships with store managers, suppliers, and fresh food teams
Train, mentor, and develop fresh food personnel to deliver best-in-class standards
Ensure all stores maintain full HACCP and food safety compliance
Support stores through regular visits, audits, coaching, and operational guidance
Oversee waste control systems and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements
Develop innovative fresh food concepts, menus, promotions, and merchandising initiatives
Analyse sales performance, margins, and KPIs while delivering weekly targets
Ensure excellent customer service standards are consistently achieved

Key Requirements:

Proven experience in senior fresh food management or multi-site fresh food operations
Strong commercial acumen with experience managing sales, margins, budgets, and profitability
Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and compliance standards
A hands-on leadership style with the ability to motivate and develop teams
Passion for fresh food retail and delivering outstanding customer experiences
Strong communication, organisational, and relationship management skills
Experience with Digitally systems is advantageous
Strong IT and reporting skills, including Microsoft Office
Full clean driver’s licence required

If you are interested in this Fresh Food Area Manager job opportunity in Co. Cork, then please apply to Nikki Murran via the link below.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

Fresh Food Area Manager – Leinster

Fresh Food Area Manager – Leinster

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and commercially focused Fresh Food professional to join a leading retail organisation as Fresh Food Area Manager in Leinster.

This is a key field-based role supporting multiple stores across Leinster, driving fresh food standards, sales performance, profitability and operational excellence across a diverse retail network.

What’s On Offer?

Salary of €55,000 – €60,000 DOE
Travel support
Opportunity to work with a highly successful and growing retail business
Exposure to multiple stores and senior operational leadership
Excellent long-term career progression opportunities
Dynamic, people-focused and supportive working environment

The Role:

Supporting and coaching Store Managers and Fresh Food Managers across multiple locations
Driving sales growth, profitability and performance across all fresh food categories
Implementing fresh food strategies and ensuring consistent execution across the region
Monitoring and improving key KPI’s including sales, margin, waste, labour and customer service
Supporting stores in achieving excellence in food safety, HACCP and compliance standards
Identifying opportunities to improve fresh food offerings, merchandising and customer experience
Delivering training, coaching and development programmes for store teams
Conducting regular store visits, audits and operational reviews
Supporting new store openings, refits and fresh food development projects

The Candidate:

Proven experience within a Fresh Food Manager, Area Manager, Regional Manager or Retail Operations role
Strong knowledge across deli, bakery, food-to-go, produce and fresh food operations
Demonstrated success in improving sales, margins and operational standards
Strong commercial awareness and analytical capability
Excellent leadership, coaching and people development skills
Strong understanding of HACCP, food safety and compliance requirements
Ability to influence, motivate and support teams across multiple locations
Full clean driving licence

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious fresh food professional looking to take the next step in their career and make a genuine impact across a large retail network.

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

Fresh Food Area Manager

Fresh Food Area Manager – Co. Cork (Munster Region)

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Fresh Food Area Manager on behalf of our client, a successful and growing retail business in Munster.

The successful candidate will play a key role in driving commercial performance, enhancing food safety standards, and delivering a best-in-class fresh food experience for customers.

This role offers a competitive salary of €55,000- €60,000 DOE, Excellent long-term progression opportunities and the chance to make a real impact within the business.

Responsibilities:

Support and guide stores across all fresh food categories, driving overall performance within the region
Ensure deli and fresh departments consistently operate to the highest standards
Develop and evolve location-appropriate menus to meet changing consumer trends and expectations
Build strong working relationships with Store Managers and teams to foster a high-performing retail culture
Support stores with stocktaking procedures and profitability controls, addressing under performance in line with company standards
Advise management teams on achieving and maintaining strong food safety standards, including the effective implementation and verification of HACCP systems
Organise and deliver training related to certified food safety management systems
Work collaboratively with the wider retail support and operations teams to improve performance and execution
Identify stock loss risks and implement controls to minimise waste, damages, and out-of-date stock

Requirements:

Previous experience in a retail fresh food environment
Excellent knowledge of retail-level food safety and compliance standards
HACCP Trainer qualification is essential
Full clean driver’s licence and willingness to travel within the region
Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to motivate and influence teams
Proven track record of delivering KPIs and driving performance improvement
Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Excellent attention to detail and organisational ability

If you are interested in this Fresh Food Area Manager role, then please apply directly to Nikki Murran via the link below.

All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.

INDNIK

Fresh Food Advisor & Trainer

Fresh Food Advisor & Trainer – Dublin

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and passionate Fresh Food professional to join a leading retail organisation in a Fresh Food Advisor & Trainer position based in Dublin.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially driven fresh food leader to work across a large retail estate supporting stores, developing teams, improving operational standards, and driving excellence across fresh food departments.

This role offers a competitive salary of €55,000, Excellent long-term progression opportunities and the chance to make a real impact.

What’s on Offer?

Excellent salary package of €55,000
Performance Bonus
Flexible working model
Company with strong people-focused culture
Excellent long-term progression opportunities
Highly visible role within a market-leading retail business
Opportunity to influence fresh food standards and operational excellence across the wider business
Dynamic, fast-paced, and collaborative environment

The Role:

Support and improve fresh food operations across multiple retail locations
Drive exceptional standards across deli, bakery, produce, meals, and fresh food departments
Train, coach, and mentor store teams and management on operational excellence and customer service
Deliver structured training programmes and operational support across the business
Support fresh food launches, revamps, and operational projects
Review and improve SOPs, operational procedures, and in-store standards
Drive merchandising, presentation, availability, waste control, and food quality standards
Ensure stores maintain best-in-class customer experience and fresh food execution
Build strong working relationships with Regional Managers and operational teams
Support stores through operational change and continuous improvement initiatives
Maintain strong compliance standards across food safety, HACCP, and operational procedures

The Ideal Candidate:

Proven experience within fresh food retail, deli, bakery, produce, meals, or food service environments
Passionate about fresh food, customer service, and operational excellence
Experience training, coaching, and developing teams within fast-paced retail environments
Strong operational and commercial awareness
Excellent communication, presentation, and stakeholder management skills
Strong understanding of merchandising, waste control, stock rotation, and fresh food standards
Hands-on, organised, and capable of influencing teams across multiple locations
Experience within high-volume retail or food service operations highly desirable
Full clean driver’s licence required

Why Apply?

This is a standout opportunity for an ambitious fresh food professional to step into a highly visible role within a progressive and growing retail organisation

Apply today

All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.

INDNIK

Deli Manager

Deli Manager – Co. Kildare

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Deli Manager on behalf of our client’s busy convenience store in Co. Kildare. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced and motivated deli professional to join a successful retail business and oversee a strong team focused on delivering high-quality food and excellent customer service.

Salary: €33k – €35k

Responsibilities:

Oversee the day-to-day running of the deli department, ensuring high standards of food quality, freshness, and presentation
Lead, train, and support deli staff to deliver outstanding customer service and maintain a positive team environment
Control stock levels, manage ordering, and monitor waste and margins to achieve department targets
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety regulations at all times
Create and promote seasonal menus and meal deals to help drive sales and attract customers
Review daily sales and identify opportunities to improve performance and increase revenue
Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, organisation, and product availability across the deli
Work closely with store management and other departments to ensure smooth daily operations

Requirements:

Previous experience in a deli management or supervisory position within a supermarket, forecourt, or convenience store
Strong leadership ability with experience managing and developing a team
Excellent understanding of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards
Proven ability to achieve strong sales and margin performance
Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills
Passion for fresh food and maintaining high-quality standards
Flexibility to work a range of shifts, including early mornings and weekends

If you are interested in this Deli Manager position in Co. Kildare, please apply directly to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.

INDLEE