Deli Manager/Chargehand

Centra; Boyle; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra in Boyle, Co. Roscommon, invites applications for a Deli Manager/Chargehand. The role focuses on running a high‑quality deli with strong people management, ensuring excellent customer service and food safety standards.

You’ll drive sales, manage margins, and lead the team to deliver fresh, innovative offerings. The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, strong numerical skills, and a passion for quality food.

Qualifications

• 2 years of supervisory/manager experience desirable
• 1 year in a role with in-depth fresh food experience desirable
• Experience achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Experience with gross profit and margins essential
• Fully trained in HACCP and food safety requirements
• Experience ordering for deli and managing waste in fresh food department
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Numerical skills and budgeting ability
• Excellent communication skills
• Customer-focused manager able to build loyal customer base
• Ability to inspire, lead and develop staff

Responsibilities

• Live Centra brand-values: Proud, Energetic, Imaginative, Community-Based
• Prepare deli serve over presentation and layout
• Drive sales and margin across deli areas
• Grow KPIs: sales, margin, waste, pricing, promotions
• Implement planograms correctly
• Minimise waste and shrink in the department
• Introduce fresh food innovations through benchmarking
• Share recipes and knowledge with shoppers
• Train new employees to the deli
• Handle customer queries professionally and consistently
• Engage with new initiatives and flexible with new ways of working

Skills

Supervisory experience

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Numerical skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

HACCP training

Food safety certification

Tools

Excel

Word

POS systems

Job description

Main purpose of the role

Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services.

Job Ref

53581

Job Title

Deli Manager/Chargehand

Job Type

Full time

Location

Boyle Co. Roscommon F52P585

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

28-08-2026

Job Description

Main purpose of the role

Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• 2 years`experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable
• 1 years` experience in a role with indepth experience to fresh food is desirable
• Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Experience in gross profit and margins is essential
• Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements
• Experience in ordering for deli departments and managing waste within a fresh food department
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Numerical skills
• Ability to roster and adhere to budgets
• Excellent communication skills
• Have a true passion for the food industry and as such be creative and innovative with the fresh offering
• Customer focused manager who can build a quality and loyal customer base
• The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees through support and development.

Main duties

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
• Prepare the presentation and layout of the deli serve over
• Drive sales and margin across all key areas of the deli
• Responsible for KPIs such as sales, margin, waste management, pricing and promotional displays
• Implement planograms correctly
• Minimise waste and shrink in the department
• Bring new ideas to the department on fresh food innovation through regular research and benchmarking against competitors
• Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with shoppers;
• Train all new employees to the deli
• Deal with all customer queries and efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.