Store Manager: Fresh Food Leader & Growth

Blue Forge Recruitment; Ireland; Remote; EUR 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discount

Flexible Shifts (Typically opening and

Flexible Shifts (Typically opening and

Job summary

Blue Forge Recruitment proudly represents leading, progressive retail and FMCG companies across the country. We are excited to assist one of Ireland's leading grocery retailers with an exciting opportunity for a Retail Store Manager in Co.

Meath. The role requires strong KPI, sales, and P&L understanding, overseeing day-to-day store operations, staff management, customer queries, and HACCP compliance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience in leading a busy retail store with emphasis on Fresh Food.
• Confident and inspiring leader who can motivate, coach, and develop Assistant Managers, Supervisors, and department leaders.
• Commercially minded with a strong understanding of sales, margins, cost control, and business performance.
• Excellent organisational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of employment legislation, Health & Safety, HACCP, and consumer regulations.
• Knowledge of P&L, sales and margins to drive store to financial success.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day operations of the store, ensuring everything runs efficiently and smoothly.
• Drive sales, profitability, and overall store performance while meeting key financial targets.
• Effectively manage labour costs, waste, and stock shrinkage to maximise profitability.
• Inspire, coach, and develop your management team and store colleagues to achieve outstanding results.
• Ensure full compliance with HR policies and Health & Safety regulations.
• Create a positive, customer-focused culture that reflects the company's high standards and reputation.

Skills

KPIs

Sales performance

P&L management

Job description

Blue Forge Recruitment proudly represents leading, progressive retail and FMCG companies across the country. We are excited to assist one of Ireland's leading grocery retailers with an exciting opportunity for a Retail Store Manager in Co.

Meath. The role requires strong KPI, sales, and P&L understanding, overseeing day-to-day store operations, staff management, customer queries, and HACCP compliance in a fast-paced environment.