Deli Manager: Lead Sales, Quality & Team Growth

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

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.