Deli Manager - Lambeg

Henderson Group; Antrim; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Deli Manager to oversee a team and ensure excellent customer service at the deli counter. The position involves food preparation, maintaining hygiene standards, and upholding health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have at least 1 year of experience in food services and solid leadership skills. This full-time role offers competitive pay, flexible hours, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Staff discount at company-owned stores

Employee assistance programme

Attractive pay

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year's experience in a serviced food role.
• At least 6 months' experience in leading a team.
• Knowledge of Food Safety practices and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide first-class service to customers.
• Allocate work duties to the team.
• Maintain cleanliness in the Delish Deli Department.

Skills

Customer service

Team leadership

Food safety

Commercial awareness

Education

Level 2 qualification in Food Safety

Job description

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Deli Manager SPAR Lambeg, 163 Queensway, Lambeg, BT27 4QS

£14.13 per hour & benefits.Full-time permanent position available at 42.5 hours per week.

You will work within the opening hours of the deli 6am to 4:00pm, Monday to Sunday, with a degree of flexibility required.

Who are we?

At Henderson Group, we are proud to be Northern Ireland's leading food service provider. Our group encompasses Henderson Wholesale, Henderson Foodservice, Henderson Retail and Henderson Group Property. We employ over 5,500 staff and have been placed 5th in Ulster Business Top 100 Companies 2024.

We're a family-owned team that cares about our people and the community in which we live. Our leaders care about employees and our employees succeed together and celebrate the success of others. We are interested in your aspirations, interests and skills and we strive to support and inspire you to do well.

A look into the role

Our Delish delis are a convenient place for our customers to stop for breakfast, lunch or great coffee on the go. We're looking for a special candidate who will lead our hard‑working and friendly team, making it all happen - from preparing delicious food, first‑class customer service at the deli counter, or maintaining great hygiene standards by keeping the prep and service areas clean. You'll be supported by a team of brilliant people, and there are fantastic career development and progression opportunities.

As Delish Deli Manager you will:

• Provide a first class service to all of our customers.
• Allocate work duties to other members of the Delish Deli team to ensure all duties are covered and to maintain a high quality service at all times.
• Exercise and enforce constant watch over Health & Safety, Security, Discipline and Due Diligence.
• Carry out food safety control checks in all areas to ensure all standards are being maintained and recorded.
• Ensure stock is displayed in the correct position to attract sales, the correct price is displayed and waste recording procedure is being followed.
• Prepare and cook all food in line with company procedure and Health and Safety regulations.
• Ensure a high standard of cleanliness in the Delish Deli Department (front and back) is maintained at all times.
• Be accountable for the enforcement of all legislative demands/standards of fire, health, hygiene and safety and these conditions are strictly adhered to.
• Undertake other duties as required for the role.

Skills for Success

• A passion for food...with a proven track record for delivering a fantastic customer experience in a similar role. You'll have at least 1 year's experience in a serviced food role, and you'll see your role as a profession, helping us to develop Delish Deli as a key destination for food on the go.
• You’ll have at least 6 months' experience in leading a team.
• A positive attitude and a love for people...you'll inspire and motivate your team to be the best.
• Creative flair and an eye for detail, ensuring that excellent presentation and standards are maintained.
• Knowledge of Food Safety practices and procedures- you'll have minimum Level 2 qualification in Food Safety.
• Commercial Awareness, and ability to deliver on Key Performance Indicators such as sales, costs and profitability.

Applicants should note that based on the response, the company may increase the shortlisting criteria.

Are we right for you?

As part of this role, it will be important that you feel aligned with the values that we live and work by.

Ambition

We always strive to be better. We seek new challenges and look for ways to do things better.

Customer First

We provide exceptional service. We put customers at the heart of everything and support our communities.

Teamwork

We succeed together. We help colleagues to succeed, and we share our knowledge and skills.

Integrity

We are fair, honest and ethical. We treat everyone with dignity and respect. We are inclusive and champion diversity.

The Reward

The impact you can make with Henderson Group goes far beyond your day to day. You will be part of a business supporting defibrillator installations and school sports days. You will have the balance necessary to enjoy your job and your life. We will help you to feel proud of what you do and achieve. And we will be here to celebrate your success.

Our business has been recognised externally for delivering excellence in employment. We value employee development and heavily invest in our people.

Benefits include attractive pay, employee assistance programme, staff discount (grocery/fuel) at SPAR/EUROSPAR Henderson Group company‑owned stores and many more.

Working hours

Full‑time permanent position available at 42.5 hours per week. You will work within the opening hours of the deli 6am to 4:00pm, Monday to Sunday, with a degree of flexibility required.

Application deadline

Completed applications must be submitted online by midnight on Sunday 28 December 2025.

*Communication on the progress of your application will be made via email and the career site, therefore please check regularly.

Equal Opportunities

We are an equal opportunities employer.