Deli-Focused Fresh Food Supervisor — Lead & Elevate Service

Blue Forge Recruitment; Ireland; On-site; EUR 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career progression opportunities

Flexible shift pattern

Job summary

Blue Forge Recruitment is partnering with a leading Retail Convenience Forecourt Group in Munster seeking an enthusiastic Fresh Food Supervisor to join their deli team near Fermoy. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deli Manager to manage day-to-day operations, ensure high standards, and deliver excellent customer service with fresh food, hot and cold displays.

Candidates with deli or busy food retail experience, strong organisation, HACCP knowledge and a supervisory mindset are

Qualifications

• Previous experience working in a deli or busy food retail environment.
• Experience with stock control and ordering food products.
• Good customer service and attention to cleanliness and food presentation.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Previous supervisory experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Strong organisational and stock control skills, including ordering fresh food products.
• Maintain high standards of customer service, cleanliness, and fresh food displays.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Support the Deli Manager in the day-to-day running of a busy deli, including ready meals, hot food, cold food, and salad bar.
• Supervise 4-6 staff members, organise workloads, and ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Work with the Retail Manager to monitor sales, manage stock levels, and reduce waste.
• Ensure all food safety, hygiene, and HACCP records are up to date.
• Maintain high standards across all deli departments and ensure staff meet expectations.
• Train and support deli staff to follow procedures and improve department performance.

Skills

Deli experience

Food retail experience

Stock control

Customer service

HACCP knowledge

Supervisory experience

Job description

Blue Forge Recruitment is partnering with a leading Retail Convenience Forecourt Group in Munster seeking an enthusiastic Fresh Food Supervisor to join their deli team near Fermoy. The successful candidate will work closely with the Deli Manager to manage day-to-day operations, ensure high standards, and deliver excellent customer service with fresh food, hot and cold displays.

Candidates with deli or busy food retail experience, strong organisation, HACCP knowledge and a supervisory mindset are