Deli Lead: Fresh Food Innovator

Centra; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra in Dublin is seeking an experienced Deli Department Supervisor to ensure the deli operates efficiently and consistently delivers high‑quality products and service. The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of fresh foods, and a proactive approach to waste reduction and budgeting.

You will lead the deli team, train new staff, and ensure HACCP standards are upheld while delivering engaging customer experiences and innovative fresh offerings.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of fresh food supervisory experience.
• At least 2 years exposure to fresh food operations.
• Fully trained in HACCP and food safety requirements.
• Experience in ordering for deli and managing waste in fresh foods.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word).
• Numerical skills and ability to roster and manage budgets.
• Customer focused leader who can inspire and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Live Centra brand-values: Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based.
• Prepare deli serve-over presentation and layout; implement planograms.
• Minimise waste and shrink; introduce fresh food innovations.
• Share knowledge, recipes and recommendations with shoppers.
• Train new employees to the deli; handle customer queries professionally.
• Engage with new initiatives and adapt to new ways of working.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fresh foods knowledge

Numerical skills

Roster & budgeting

Customer focus

Leadership & motivation

Education

HACCP certification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Centra in Dublin is seeking an experienced Deli Department Supervisor to ensure the deli operates efficiently and consistently delivers high‑quality products and service. The role requires leadership, strong knowledge of fresh foods, and a proactive approach to waste reduction and budgeting.

You will lead the deli team, train new staff, and ensure HACCP standards are upheld while delivering engaging customer experiences and innovative fresh offerings.