Duty Manager

Centra; Rathangan; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Centra Rathangan is seeking a Duty Manager to ensure the store operates efficiently and delivers outstanding customer service and fresh food offerings in a clean, safe environment.

You will lead the team to achieve sales and profitability targets, manage operations, delegate effectively, and drive KPIs while upholding Centra brand values of Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience in a management or supervisory position.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word).
• Experience balancing cash/tills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good delegation skills.
• Highly driven with a strong work ethic.
• An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets.
• Commerciality and brand awareness.
• Passion for grocery retail.
• Thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Responsibilities

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based.
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager.
• Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store.
• Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard.
• Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace.
• Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment.
• Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store.
• Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement.
• Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy.
• Understand achieving margins in all departments.
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

Skills

Management experience

Supervisory skills

Microsoft Excel

Cash/till balancing

Communication skills

Delegation

Strong work ethic

KPI knowledge

Brand awareness

Grocery retail passion

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Ref

53488

Job Title

Duty Manager

Job Type

Full time

Location

Rathangan, Co Kildare

Salary

On Application

Closing Date For Applications

24-08-2026

Main purpose of the role

Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations.

The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be

• Minimum 2 years experience in a management or supervisory position;
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word);
• Experience balancing cash/tills;
• Excellent communication skills;
• Good delegation skills;
• Highly driven with a strong work ethic;
• An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets;
• Commerciality and brand awareness;
• Passion for grocery retail;
• Thrive in a fast-paced working environment.

Main duties

• Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based;
• Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager;
• Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store;
• Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard;
• Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace;
• Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment;
• Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store;
• Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement;
• Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy;
• Understand achieving margins in all departments;
• Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working;

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