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
Fresh Food Manager – Cork
Excel Recruitment is seeking a talented Fresh Food Manager to join our client’s successful grocery business in Cork.
This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled fresh food professional who enjoys variety, thrives in a hands-on role, and excels at leading high‑performing teams.
In this role ensuring each fresh food department operates at exceptional standards. You’ll support and guide teams across deli, bakery, butchery, and all fresh food counters while driving sales, managing margins, and delivering an outstanding customer experience
Salary: €50k plus bonus
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and maintain fresh food operations across two supermarket sites
- Lead and support teams across deli, bakery, butchery, and fresh food counters
- Manage waste control, stock levels, and margins to optimise profitability
- Ensure all fresh food departments meet company, food safety, and quality standards
- Conduct regular audits to ensure consistency and compliance across both stores
- Drive sales through effective merchandising, promotions, and product presentation
- Assist department managers with stock rotation, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, and hygiene standards
- Train, mentor, and develop team members to enhance product knowledge and service levels
- Work closely with store management to identify opportunities for fresh food growth
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Fresh Food Manager or Multi-Site Fresh Food Manager in supermarket retail
- Strong operational knowledge of deli, bakery, butchery, and fresh food departments
- Proven ability to manage margins, control waste, and optimise fresh food profitability
- Experience conducting audits and maintaining food safety compliance
- Strong understanding of merchandising and fresh food display standards
- Excellent leadership and people development skills
- Strong organisational, communication, and problem‑solving abilities
- Genuine passion for fresh food retail and consistently high standards
If you’re an experienced Fresh Food Manager ready to step into a dynamic multi-site role, this is an excellent opportunity to advance your career within a well-established retail business.
INDALAN
Baker – Supermarket – Co. Limerick
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Baker for our client’s supermarket in Co. Limerick. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced bakery professional with a strong background in bread baking to join a well-established retail business and become part of a high-performing fresh food team.
Salary: €18 – €20 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bake a variety of fresh breads and bakery products to a high standard
- Ensure consistency in product quality, freshness, and presentation throughout the day
- Manage daily bakery production to meet customer demand and minimise waste
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering bakery ingredients and supplies
- Maintain excellent food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards at all times
- Ensure the bakery area is clean, organised, and fully compliant with health & safety procedures
- Work closely with store management and fresh food teams to support daily operations
- Assist with developing and improving the bakery offering within the store
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Baker within a supermarket, bakery, or retail food environment
- Strong experience and knowledge of bread baking is essential
- Passion for fresh food and bakery production
- Good understanding of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and time management skills
- Flexible to work early morning and weekend shifts as required
- Reliable, hardworking, and able to maintain high standards consistently
If you are interested in this Baker job opportunity in Co. Limerick, please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
INDLEE
Deli Manager – Bray, Co. Wicklow
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Deli Manager for our client’s busy convenience store in Bray, Co. Wicklow. 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 Bray, Co. Wicklow, please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
INDLEE
Baker – Supermarket – Dublin
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and passionate Baker to join our client’s busy supermarket in Dublin. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled baker to showcase their craft in a thriving retail environment, producing fresh, high-quality products that delight customers every day.
Salary: €20 – €22 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bake a variety of bread, pastries, and other bakery items to the highest standards
- Follow recipes and production schedules to ensure consistent quality and freshness
- Monitor baking processes, adjusting temperatures and cooking times as necessary
- Maintain stock levels of raw ingredients and report ordering requirements
- Ensure the bakery area is clean, organised, and compliant with food safety and hygiene standards
- Assist with developing and introducing new bakery products and seasonal ranges
- Provide excellent customer service and respond to bakery-related queries
- Work closely with the store team to achieve sales, waste, and quality targets
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Baker in a retail, supermarket, or bakery environment
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and equipment
- Understanding of HACCP and food safety procedures
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards
- Flexibility to work early mornings, weekends, and holidays as required
- A genuine passion for baking and delivering exceptional products to customers
If you are interested in this Baker role in Dublin, then please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDLEE
Deli Manager – West Cork
Excel Recruitment are seeking a Deli Manager to lead a busy fresh food department within a well-established retail business in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate food retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing teams, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
This role offers a competitive salary of €18-€19 p/h and the Opportunity to lead a busy and successful fresh food department.
What’s on Offer?
- €18.00- €19.00 per hour
- Full-time, permanent position
- Excellent work-life balance
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to lead a busy and successful fresh food department
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing retail business
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and develop the deli team.
- Ensure excellent food quality, freshness and presentation standards.
- Drive sales, margin and waste control targets.
- Manage stock ordering, stock rotation and inventory control.
- Ensure HACCP, food safety and health & safety compliance at all times.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and create a positive customer experience.
- Monitor department KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Train and develop team members to maximise performance.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and operational excellence.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Deli Manager, Deli Supervisor or Fresh Food Manager.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Commercially aware with experience managing sales and margins.
- Passion for fresh food and customer service.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
If you’re passionate about fresh food and ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
INDGRA
Baker – Supermarket – Co. Galway
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Baker on behalf of our client’s supermarket in Co. Galway. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced baker to join a busy and well-established retail food team. The successful candidate will be responsible for producing high-quality baked goods daily while maintaining excellent standards of food quality, presentation, and hygiene.
Salary: €32k – €38k
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bake a range of breads, pastries, cakes, and confectionery products to a consistently high standard
- Ensure all products are produced in line with company recipes, specifications, and quality standards
- Manage daily production schedules to meet customer demand while minimising waste
- Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering ingredients and supplies
- Maintain a clean, organised, and safe working environment at all times
- Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health and safety regulations
- Support the development of new bakery products and seasonal offerings
- Work collaboratively with the wider store team to ensure an excellent customer experience
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Baker in a supermarket, bakery, café, or food production environment
- Strong knowledge of baking techniques, ingredients, and production processes
- HACCP knowledge and excellent food safety practices
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- A high level of attention to detail and commitment to quality
- Flexible approach to working hours, including early morning shifts where required
If you are interested in this Baker role in Galway, then please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDLEE
Baker – Supermarket – Co. Cork
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting an experienced Baker for our client’s busy supermarket in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled bakery professional with strong scratch baking experience to join a successful retail business and play an important role in delivering a high-quality, fresh bakery offering.
Salary: €36k – €40k
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and bake a wide range of breads and bakery products from scratch to a consistently high standard
- Manage daily bakery production, ensuring products are fresh, well presented, and available throughout the day
- Follow recipes and production plans while maintaining consistency in quality, taste, and presentation
- Support the development of the store’s bakery offering and introduce new products where appropriate
- Monitor stock levels, manage ingredients, and assist with ordering to ensure efficient bakery operations
- Control waste and production levels in line with customer demand and business targets
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards
- Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient bakery workspace
- Work closely with store management and the wider fresh food team to maintain excellent standards
Requirements:
- Previous experience working as a Baker within a supermarket, bakery, or similar food production environment
- Strong scratch baking experience is essential
- Excellent knowledge of bread production, including mixing, proving, shaping, and baking
- Passion for fresh bakery products with a strong focus on quality and consistency
- Good understanding of HACCP, food safety, and hygiene procedures
- Ability to manage daily production schedules and work efficiently in a busy environment
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a wider fresh food team
- Flexibility to work early mornings and weekends as required
If you are interested in this Baker job opportunity in Cork, please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
INDLEE
Deli Manager – Bray, Co. Wicklow
We are seeking an experienced Deli Manager to lead a busy and successful fresh food department in Bray.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys leading a team, driving sales, maintaining high food standards, and delivering an outstanding customer experience every day.
€35,000 – €37,000 DOE
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of €35,000 – €37,000 DOE
- Career progression opportunities
- Supportive and people-focused environment
- Ongoing training and development
- Join a well-established and successful retailer
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day running of a busy deli department
- Lead, motivate and develop a fresh food team
- Drive sales, margin and waste control targets
- Ensure excellent food quality, presentation and customer service standards
- Manage stock control, ordering and merchandising
- Always maintain HACCP and food safety compliance
- Create a positive and productive working environment
The Ideal Candidate:
- Previous experience as a Deli Manager, Fresh Food Manager or senior deli supervisor
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
- Excellent leadership and people management skills
- Commercially aware with a focus on sales and profitability
- Passionate about fresh food and customer service
If you’re looking for a fresh challenge and want to progress your retail career with a growing business, we’d love to hear from you.
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDGRA
Deli Manager – Laois
Are you a passionate fresh food leader looking for your next challenge?
We are recruiting for an experienced Deli Manager to lead a busy and successful fresh food department within a well-established Supermarket in Laois.
This role offers a competitive salary of €35,000 – €45,000 DOE, Excellent benefits package and the opportunity to lead a high-performing fresh food department.
What’s on Offer?
- €35,000 – €45,000 DOE
- Opportunity to lead a high-performing fresh food department
- Excellent training and development opportunities
- Supportive management team
- Long-term career progression within a successful retail business
- Work with a strong, established fresh food team
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and develop a team of fresh food colleagues.
- Drive sales, margin performance and waste control.
- Manage stock ordering, stock rotation and inventory controls.
- Ensure the department maintains the highest standards of food quality and presentation.
- Deliver excellent customer service and create a positive shopping experience.
- Ensure HACCP, food safety and health & safety standards are fully compliant.
- Monitor department performance and identify opportunities for growth and improvement.
- Train and develop team members to maximise performance and progression.
- Maintain a clean, organised and efficient work environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Deli Manager, Deli Supervisor or Fresh Food Manager.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and fresh food operations.
- Experience managing sales, margins, ordering and waste.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Customer-focused with a passion for food retail.
- Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, Apply Today
All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDGRA
