Deli Manager/Chargehand

Centra; Boyle; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra is seeking a Deli Manager/Chargehand in Boyle, Co. Roscommon. The role focuses on running the deli efficiently, delivering quality products, and achieving department KPIs in a fast-paced retail setting.

The ideal candidate has supervisory or managerial experience, fresh food knowledge, and strong skills in sales, budgeting, and HACCP compliance. You will lead and train deli staff while ensuring excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ supervisor/manager experience desirable
• 1 year experience in fresh food role desirable
• Experience achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Experience in gross profit and margins
• HACCP & food safety trained and compliant
• Ordering for deli departments and waste management
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
• Numerical skills and budgeting ability
• Excellent communication and people leadership
• Customer-focused with passion for food

Responsibilities

• Live Centra brand-values: Proud, Energetic, Imaginative, Community-Based
• Prepare deli serve-over presentation and layout
• Drive sales and margin across deli areas
• Monitor KPIs: sales, margin, waste, pricing, promos
• Implement planograms accurately
• Minimise waste and shrink in the department
• Introduce fresh food innovations through research
• Share recipes and recommendations with shoppers
• Train new deli staff
• Handle customer queries professionally and consistently
• Engage with new initiatives and evolving ways of working

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.