Deli Manager/Chargehand

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

Job summary

Centra (Ireland) is seeking a Deli Manager/Chargehand to lead the deli team at Ryan's Centra Raheen. You will ensure efficient deli operations, maintain quality products, and deliver exceptional customer service. The role requires strong leadership, HACCP compliance, and a passion for fresh food.

You will drive sales, manage margins, and train staff while upholding Centra brand values and store policies. A shift-based schedule is provided, with early morning starts across weekdays.

Qualifications

• Two years' experience in a supervisor/manager role is desirable.
• One year experience in a role with in-depth experience to fresh food is desirable.

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, promotions.
• Implement planograms correctly.
• Minimise waste and shrink in the deli.
• Suggest fresh food innovations through market benchmarking.
• Share recipes and recommendations with shoppers.
• Train new deli staff.
• Handle customer queries professionally and in store policy.
• Engage with new initiatives and adapt to new ways of working.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fresh food experience

Sales targets & KPIs

Gross profit & margins

HACCP & food safety training

Deli ordering & waste management

MS Office (Excel, Word)

Numerical skills

Staff rostering & budgeting

Communication skills

Leadership & motivation

Tools

None

Job description

Job Ref

54861

Job Title

Deli Manager/Chargehand

Job Type

Full time

Location

Ryan's Centra Raheen

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

02-11-2026

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.

Monday shift:05:45 to 17:00

Tuesday shift:05:45 to 05:00

Wednesday shift:05:45 to 17:00

Thursday shift:05:45 to 17:00

Friday shift:05:45 to 17:00

Saturday shift:05:45 to 17:00

Please note that the start and finish times stated are only an approximate