Full Time Assistant Manager - O'Hehirs, Athlone

O'HEHIRS; Athlone; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus program

Staff discounts

Free parking

Training & progression

Friendly environment

Job summary

O'Hehirs bakery and Cafe in Athlone is seeking a full-time Assistant Manager to lead daily operations of our busy cafe. You will support the Shop Manager, supervise staff, and ensure exceptional service while maintaining standards across hygiene, safety, and presentation.

The role requires 2-3 years in cafe/bakery/deli management, strong leadership, rota planning, and a proactive, calm approach. We offer a competitive salary, staff discounts, free parking, and opportunities for training and

Qualifications

• 2–3 years experience in café, bakery or deli management.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong understanding of rota planning and payroll budgets.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Commercial awareness and proven experience driving sales and upselling.
• A proactive attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Shop Manager on effective management of the shop and its staff, operating to appropriate standards whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and the necessary controls are maintained.
• Responsibility for hygiene and cleanliness standards as well as promoting this to your team.
• Ensure that all staff is well presented for duty and to deal with issues as they arise and that same are reported to Shop Manager.
• Monitor and deliver the HACCP programme while ensuring that food safety, food presentation, hygiene and quality standards are adhered to.
• Assist with order sheets to be filled on relevant days for stock and supplies as well as responsibility for the control of waste in the shop.

Skills

Leadership

Customer service

Team management

Rota planning

Food safety

Job description

Full Time Assistant Manager - O'Hehirs, Athlone

O'Hehirs bakery and Cafe

Location: On site / Athlone, Co. Westmeath, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | Food and Beverage / Restaurant
Salary: Competitive salary

FULL TIME ASSSITANT MANAGER REQUIRED FOR OUR ATHLONE CAFE!

O’Hehirs is a well-established, family run business in food and bakery based in Sligo. We serve customers in a chain of shops spanning Sligo, Donegal, Mayo, Galway, Longford and Westmeath and are expanding services and products offered all the time.

If you've got2-3 years experiencein a similar role & can meet the demands of working in a busy environment, are passionate about customer service and keen on using your skills, then this could be the role for you! This job will be require working 40 hours across Mon - Sat.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the day to day operations including the key responsibilities below.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support to Shop Manager on effective management of the shop and its staff, operating to appropriate standards whilst ensuring customer satisfaction and the necessary controls are maintained
• Responsibility for hygiene and cleanliness standards as well as promoting this to your team
• Ensure that all staff is well presented for duty and to deal with issues as they arise and that same are reported to Shop Manager
• Monitor and deliver the HACCP programme while ensuring that food safety, food presentation, hygiene and quality standards are adhered to
• Assist with order sheets to be filled on relevant days for stock and supplies as well as responsibility for the control of waste in the shop.

About You

You’re a confident and organised leader with strong people skills and a passion for creating a warm friendly environment where everyone is welcome. You thrive in a hands-on role where every day is different.

• 2 - 3 years experience in café, bakery or deli management.
• Excellent leadership and team development skills.
• Strong understanding of rota planning and payroll budgets.
• Solid knowledge of health, safety, and food hygiene standards.
• Commercial awareness and proven experience driving sales and upselling.
• A proactive attitude and ability to stay calm under pressure.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Staff discounts on all food, coffee, and bakery items.
• Free parking
• Opportunities for training and career progression.
• A supportive, creative, and friendly working environment.

**All applicants must have a valid work permit**

O'Hehirs is an equal opportunities Employer

**This is a full time position working across 7 days a week, beyond the summer months.**