Chef – Café – Co. Dublin
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Chef on behalf of our client’s café in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and reliable chef to join a vibrant kitchen team, focusing on high-quality breakfast and lunch service in a fast-paced but balanced environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys daytime hours, thrives in a busy service, and takes pride in delivering fresh, well-presented dishes.
Salary: €17 – €18 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard
- Manage prep and service efficiently during busy trading periods
- Ensure excellent food presentation, quality, and portion control
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in line with HACCP guidelines
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
- Contribute ideas for menu improvements and seasonal specials where appropriate
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Chef in a café, restaurant, or high-volume food environment
- Strong experience in breakfast and lunch service
- HACCP knowledge and good food safety practices
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Positive attitude and team-focused approach
- Availability to work daytime shifts, including some weekends
If you are interested in this Chef role in Dublin, then please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Customer Service & Transport Administrator
Excel Recruitment are seeking a reliable, organised, and proactive Customer Services & Transport Administrator to join our client, a busy transport and distribution business based in Armagh.
This is a key role within the business, acting as the link between customers, drivers, and transport operators to ensure deliveries and collections are completed efficiently and on time. Due to the nature of the role, applicants must be able to commit to the stated working hours.
7:00am – 3:00pm, Monday to Friday.
We are specifically looking for candidates who have previous experience working in a customer service-based role. Experience within a transport, logistics, or road haulage environment would also be highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Act as the main point of contact for customers regarding deliveries, collections, and transport enquiries.
- Process customer orders received via email and customer ordering platforms.
- Liaise with drivers, customers, and external partners to ensure timely and accurate deliveries and collections.
- Prepare and process transport documentation.
- Maintain accurate records and update transport management systems.
- Resolve customer queries, delivery issues, delays, and complaints in a professional and efficient manner.
- Support the wider transport team with general administrative duties.
- Monitor transport activity and communicate updates to customers when required.
Requirements
- Previous experience in a customer service role.
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
- Excellent organisational and time-management abilities.
- Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment and manage competing priorities.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving.
- Reliable, professional, and punctual.
- Experience within transport, logistics, or road haulage is highly desirable and will be advantageous during the selection process.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Monday to Friday working pattern.
- Full-time permanent position.
- Friendly and supportive working environment.
- Opportunity to build experience within a busy transport operation.
If this opportunity sounds like a good match for your skills and experience, and you are looking for your next career move, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Please apply with your up-to-date CV or contact David Dunlop at Excel Recruitment for a confidential chat and further information about the role.
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Retail Pharmacy Manager
We are recruiting for an experienced Retail Pharmacy Manager to join an expanding pharmacy group in Lucan. This is an excellent opportunity for a customer-focused retail leader with pharmacy experience and previous supervisory or management responsibility to take ownership of the front-of-shop operation, lead a high-performing team, and play a key role in the continued growth of a business that is committed to delivering exceptional customer care and service.
*Excellent hours, No Sundays or Late Nights and only 2 Saturdays a month.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day retail operation, ensuring an exceptional customer experience at all times.
- Support the Supervising Pharmacist in the smooth running of the pharmacy.
- Motivate, coach and develop the retail team to achieve sales and service objectives.
- Drive commercial performance through excellent product knowledge, customer engagement and effective upselling.
- Maintain high standards of merchandising, stock management and store presentation.
- Ensure efficient daily operations through effective planning, organisation and team leadership.
- Identify opportunities to grow sales and continuously improve the customer experience.
Skills & Experience
- Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a retail pharmacy supervisory or management role.
- A proven ability to lead, motivate and develop high-performing teams.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a customer-first approach.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience achieving sales targets and KPIs.
- Highly organised with excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Positive, professional and proactive, with a genuine passion for retail and customer care.
Salary & Package
- Salary Negotiable
- Generous staff discount
- No Sundays or Late Hours
- Bike to Work Scheme
- Ongoing training and leadership development opportunities
- Clear career progression opportunities
- Supportive and team-focused working environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious pharmacy retail professional looking to progress their career in a supportive and fast-paced environment. The Retail Pharmacy Team Lead role offers strong development potential for someone who wants to grow with the business and the chance to make a real impact in-store.
Should you be interested in this job please apply via the link below or contact Aislinn at Excel Recruitment.
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Sales Assistant Manager – High Growth Logistics Business
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an ambitious and commercially driven Sales Assistant Manager to join a fast-paced, international organisation based in West Dublin (Dublin 24 area). This role is perfectly suited to a sales professional ready to step into a leadership position, supporting the Sales Manager while playing a key role in driving team performance, developing talent, and maximising commercial opportunities.
You will be instrumental in overseeing the inside sales function, ensuring strong pipeline generation, disciplined CRM management, and a proactive approach to winning new business while maintaining and growing existing accounts.
Company Overview
Our client is a well-established global logistics organisation with decades of experience operating across international markets. Handling millions of shipments annually, they have built a strong reputation for reliability, customer focus, and operational excellence. With a structured yet people-focused culture, they offer excellent career progression opportunities and invest heavily in employee development and internal growth.
Salary and Benefits
- Competitive salary package
- Performance-related bonus structure
- Monday to Friday working hours (8:30am – 5:30pm)
- Hybrid working options available after probation
- Pension scheme with flexible contributions
- Life assurance (death in service benefit)
- Employee assistance programme
- Retail and lifestyle discount scheme
- Free on-site parking
- Bike to work scheme
- Contribution towards eye care and annual flu vaccination
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Sales Manager in the day-to-day running of the inside sales team
- Assist in leading, coaching and developing team members to achieve targets
- Monitor sales KPIs, pipeline activity and performance metrics
- Drive a proactive sales culture focused on lead generation and conversion
- Coordinate sales activities, campaigns and internal projects
- Maintain strong CRM discipline and reporting accuracy
- Work closely with external sales and operations teams to maximise revenue opportunities
- Support customer account management and identify opportunities for growth
- Assist with training, onboarding and ongoing development of team members
Requirements and Desirable Experience
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Minimum 2-3 years’ experience in sales, ideally within logistics, transport or a related sector
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Experience in a supervisory or senior sales support role is advantageous
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Strong understanding of inside sales processes and pipeline management
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Experience working with CRM systems and sales reporting tools
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Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
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Strong commercial awareness and results-driven mindset
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Good geographical knowledge of Ireland
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Highly organised with strong time management skills
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Ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments
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Experience within road freight, groupage or supply chain environments desirable
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Background in customer service, operations or account management beneficial
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Exposure to KPI management and performance tracking
This role offers valuable experience within a commercially focused sales leadership environment with strong progression opportunities and team development exposure. Please apply using the link below for the attention of Cloe Stapleton. For any questions regarding the role, please contact Excel Recruitment on (01) 871 7676.
If you are interested in this opportunity and would also like to be considered for other suitable roles aligned with your experience and skill set, please submit your updated CV in Word format via the application link provided.
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Pharmacy Team Manager – No late nights or Sundays
Ready to take the next step in your pharmacy retail career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy, customer-focused pharmacy where you’ll play a key role in leading the front-of-shop team and delivering an outstanding in-store experience every day. This job is based in West Dublin.
As Team Manager, you will be an integral part of the leadership team, working closely with the supervising pharmacist to ensure the smooth, efficient running of the pharmacy. You will lead by example on the shop floor, delivering exceptional customer experiences while supporting and developing your team.
Your Responsibilities:
- Deliver outstanding customer service and consistently exceed customer expectations
- Support and work closely with the supervising pharmacist in the daily operations of the pharmacy
- Lead, motivate, coach, and develop the retail team to achieve strong results
- Drive sales through effective product knowledge, link-selling, and promotions
- Contribute to achieving retail KPIs and store performance targets
- Maintain high standards of merchandising, stock control, and presentation
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performing team culture
- Handle customer queries and team challenges professionally and efficiently
- Ensure full compliance with company procedures and pharmacy regulations
About You:
- Previous supervisory/management experience in a retail pharmacy environment
- A confident and engaging leader who enjoys developing a team
- Commercially focused with a passion for delivering results and service excellence
- Highly organised with strong problem-solving ability
- Calm, decisive, and adaptable in a busy environment
- Professional, reliable, and committed to high standards
Why Apply?
- Competitive salary package depending on experience
- Excellent working hours – no late nights or Sundays
- Genuine opportunities for progression and leadership development
If you are interested in this Pharmacy Team Manager role and want to build your leadership career in a dynamic pharmacy setting, apply today and Jade will look after your application.
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Beauty Counter Manager
Are you passionate about beauty, driven by results, and love creating unforgettable customer experiences? We are recruiting on behalf of one of the beauty industry’s most exciting and fast-growing brands for a Counter Manager in Dundrum.
This innovative beauty business has built a loyal following through its fresh approach to beauty, customer education, and community engagement. With continued growth and ambitious plans ahead, this is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded retail leader looking to take the next step in their career.
As Counter Manager, you will be responsible for leading and developing a passionate team, delivering exceptional customer experiences, and driving sales performance across the counter. This is a hands-on leadership role where you’ll lead by example, inspire your team, and bring the brand to life every day.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Driving sales, productivity, and KPI performance across the counter
- Delivering exceptional customer service and personalised beauty consultations
- Providing confident, professional makeup applications and product demonstrations
- Recruiting, training, and developing team members to reach their full potential
- Maintaining excellent visual merchandising and operational standards
- Building strong relationships with customers and creating a loyal client base
- Organising in-store events, launches, and beauty masterclasses that drive footfall and engagement
- Using commercial insight and reporting to identify opportunities for growth
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous management experience within beauty/cosmetics
- Confident in applying makeup and demonstrating products to customers
- A genuine passion for beauty trends, products, and customer experience
- A proven track record of achieving sales targets and leading successful teams
- Natural leadership ability with a coaching and development mindset
What’s In It For You?
- Salary of €38,000 – €42,000 depending on experience
- Attractive commission and bonus structure
- Excellent product training and development opportunities
- Career progression within a growing international beauty brand
- The opportunity to work with a vibrant, inclusive, and creative team
If you’re an ambitious beauty leader who combines commercial talent with a passion for customer experience and makeup artistry, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.
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