Lead Duty Manager, Food Retail & Operations

Excel Recruitment; Dublin; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Duty Manager for a busy, high-quality food retail store in Stillorgan, Dublin. The role involves leading daily shifts, maintaining service standards, and supporting the Store Manager to ensure smooth operations.

The successful candidate will have prior Duty Manager or senior supervisor experience in grocery or premium food retail, strong people management and merchandising skills, and an hands-on leadership style in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Strong people-management and communication skills.
• Hands-on management style with the ability to lead from the front.
• Strong merchandising and operational skills.
• Confident leading a team in a busy retail environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the Store Manager with the day-to-day running of the store
• Lead and motivate the team throughout daily shifts
• Delegate tasks and ensure strong standards are maintained
• Manage store opening and closing procedures
• Oversee stock levels, replenishment and merchandising
• Ensure excellent standards across fresh food and store presentation
• Support staff training and development
• Deal with customer queries and complaints
• Monitor cash-handling procedures and operational controls

Skills

People management

Communication skills

Retail leadership

Merchandising

Operational skills

Job description

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Duty Manager for a busy, high-quality food retail store in Stillorgan, Dublin. The role involves leading daily shifts, maintaining service standards, and supporting the Store Manager to ensure smooth operations.

The successful candidate will have prior Duty Manager or senior supervisor experience in grocery or premium food retail, strong people management and merchandising skills, and an hands-on leadership style in a fast-paced environment.