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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.

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