Proprietor/Operations Manager

SCRUMDIDDLY'S ICE CREAM LIMITED; The Municipal District of Kilkenny City; On-site; EUR 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A local ice cream shop is seeking an experienced Operations Manager to oversee daily operations. The role involves implementing marketing strategies, managing staff, and ensuring hygiene standards are met. Candidates must have at least two years in a similar role, with a salary of €34,000 per year based on a 39-hour working week. Interested applicants should email their CV and cover letter. This position offers a great opportunity to contribute to a beloved local brand.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years relevant experience in a similar role.
• Experience with budget management and staff supervision.
• Knowledge of hygiene standards in food service.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations of the store.
• Implement local store marketing plans.
• Conduct weekly audits and maintain quality standards.
• Handle purchases and manage stock levels.
• Ensure compliance with food safety management.

Skills

Store management

Hygiene standards

Staff management

Budget management

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Operations Manager at Scrumdiddly's, located at 51 High Street, Kilkenny, R95 Y967. The role involves managing day‑to‑day operations of the store.

• Devising and implementing a local store marketing plan in accordance with company guidelines.
• Completing a weekly Scrumdiddly's Audit and filing back copies for inspection.
• Purchasing or directing the purchase of supplies (ice cream ingredients, packaging, etc.) and arranging for preparation of accounts.
• Verifying that the quality of ice cream, beverages, and customer service is as required, and that kitchen and serving areas are kept clean and appropriate hygiene standards are maintained in compliance with statutory requirements.
• Liaising regularly with Senior Management in respect of staffing issues.
• Recording weekly stock and non‑consumable purchases, ensuring weekly purchasing budgets are not exceeded.
• Determining staffing, financial, material, and other short‑ and long‑term requirements are adhered to.
• Ensuring that the highest standards of hygiene are maintained and that Scrumdiddly's Food Safety Management System is strictly adhered to, including maintaining temperature records for ice cream freezers and storage areas.
• Recording and managing all employee hours weekly on the payroll return, including the management of holidays, hours owed, etc., as well as ensuring compliance with the requirements of the Organisation of Working Time Act 1997.

Candidate Requirements: A minimum of two years of relevant experience working in a similar role.

Remuneration: €34,000 per year, 39‑hour working week.

Candidates who wish to be considered for the position should email their CVs with a cover letter to Kent Lim at [e-mail].

Career Level

Experienced [Non-Managerial]