Cafe Manager - O'Hehirs, Terryland, Galway

O'Hehirs; Galway; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Staff discounts on food and drinks

Free parking

Training and career progression

Supportive working environment

Valid work permit

Job summary

O'Hehirs in Galway is seeking a full-time cafe/deli/bakery manager with 3–5 years of leadership experience to run Terryland cafe. You’ll lead staff, plan rotas, drive upselling and ensure high standards of food hygiene and customer service in a busy environment.

This family-run business offers a competitive salary with performance bonuses, staff discounts, free parking, training and career progression. All applicants must have a valid work permit.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years experience in cafe, bakery or deli management.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong understanding of rota planning and payroll budgeting knowledge.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Commercial awareness with proven upselling experience.
• Proactive attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate staff to deliver excellent service and meet sales targets.
• Plan and manage staff rotas within payroll budget.
• Drive upselling across deli and bakery counters to increase revenue.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen compliance.
• Work with suppliers and kitchen team to manage stock and minimize waste.
• Measure performance and provide feedback to foster a positive team culture.
• Handle customer feedback and ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

3-4 years experience in cafe/bakery/d"

Excellent leadership and team developm

Rota planning and payroll budgets

Health, safety and food hygiene

Sales and upselling experience

Proactive and calm under pressure

3-5 years management in cafe/bakery/d1

Job description

FULL TIME MANAGER REQUIRED FOR OUR TERRYLAND CAFE!

O'Hehirs is a well-established, family run business in food and bakery based in Sligo. We serve customers in a chain of shops spanning Sligo, Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Longford and Westmeath and are expanding services and products offered all the time.

If you've got 3-4 years experience in a similar role & can meet the demands of working in a busy environment, are passionate about customer service and keen on using your skills, then this could be the role for you! This job will be require working 40 hours across Mon - Sat.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day operations including the key responsibilities below.

Key Responsibilities

• Leading, training, and motivating staff to deliver excellent service and achieve sales targets.
• Planning and managing staff rotas to ensure the adequate cover and within payroll budget.
• Driving upselling initiatives across the deli, and bakery counters to increase average spend and profitability.
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, health & safety, and allergen compliance at all times.
• Working closely with suppliers and the kitchen team to manage stock levels, minimise waste, and ensure consistent product quality.
• Measuring performance, provide feedback, ensuring the positive, team-focused culture continues to thrive.
• Handle customer feedback and ensure every customer leaves happy.

About You

You're a confident and organised leader with strong people skills and a passion for creating a warm friendly environment where everyone is welcome. You thrive in a hands-on role where every day is different.

We're looking for

• 3 - 5 years experience in cafe, bakery or deli management.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong understanding of rota planning and payroll budgets.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Commercial awareness and proven experience driving sales and upselling.
• A proactive attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Staff discounts on all food, coffee, and bakery items.
• Free parking
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• A supportive, creative, and friendly working environment.
• All applicants must have a valid work permit**

O'Hehirs is an equal opportunities Employer