Grocery Deli Department Manager Job Ballina

Grocery Deli Department Manager Job Ballina

Fresh Food Deli Manager, Co Mayo, Ballina. Attractive salary, early shifts, bonus.

Blue Forge Recruitment partners with progressive and respected retail and FMCG companies across Ireland. We are assisting a major Irish owned retail business operating over 35 fresh food stores nationwide to strengthen their teams.

Remuneration and Benefits

Rate per hour: €17-18 DOE or salary €35,000-38,000 + €9,000 yearly bonus. Full-time contract. Benefits include fuel and store discounts, company pension scheme, and support for further education and training.

Key Requirements for this Retail Deli Manager Job

• Proven supervisor or manager experience in a hands on, fast paced, fresh food customer facing environment; 1 2 years suffices or 4 5 years as senior deli team member.
• Expertise in fresh food stock control and ability to manage accurate deli orders across a wide range of products.
• Strong eye for detail and commitment to excellence in customer service, hygiene, and presentation of fresh food displays.
• Exceptional organisational skills and ability to manage time and priorities effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Confidence in leading, motivating, and delegating to a team while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Proactive self starter who thrives independently and as part of a team.
• Full competence in food safety procedures and HACCP compliance, with strong understanding of best practices in food handling.

Responsibilities for this Retail Deli Manager Job

• Take ownership of day to day operations across multiple deli functions, including readymade meals production, hot and cold food counters, and the salad bar.
• Lead, manage, and support a team of 3-6 staff members, effectively organising workloads to ensure timely completion of all tasks.
• Monitor and maintain optimal stock levels for weekly trade, using digital tools and sales data to drive smart ordering decisions and minimise waste and shrinkage.
• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety and hygiene protocols, including accurate upkeep of HACCP and hygiene records.
• Uphold and enforce the highest standards across all fresh food areas, clearly communicating expectations and holding the team accountable for consistent performance.
• Train, coach, and develop staff members, fostering a culture of excellence, boosting productivity, and enhancing the overall customer experience.

Early starts typically 6am to midday or afternoon latest; candidates must be available.