Assistant Site Manager - The New Ennis Plaza

Supermacs; Ennis (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the service station sector is seeking an Assistant Site Manager for their new location in Ennis. The ideal candidate will ensure operational excellence across various departments, manage staff, and drive sales and profitability. This role requires strong leadership and operational skills, with a focus on community engagement and financial management.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing diverse retail/food service sites.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Labour Law, Health & Safety regulations, HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure achievement of sales and profitability targets across all departments.
• Assist in daily site operations, focusing on retail and forecourt activities.
• Manage team performance through effective performance management techniques.

Skills

Planning

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Financial Acumen

Commercial Awareness

Job description

Assistant Site Manager – The New Ennis Plaza

The Plaza Group, one of Ireland’s leading independent motorway and primary route services groups, is excited to announce the opening of a new Service Station at Ennis in autumn/winter 2025.

Our core brands include Supermac’s, Papa John’s Pizza, SuperSubs, Mac’s Diner Deli, and our Barista. We are committed to providing world-class food and retail services while maintaining the traditional values Supermac’s is known for.

Join our team at this new location and be part of the Plaza Group’s continued success.

OBJECTIVE

Ensure the delivery of site targets for all departments within the site, in terms of sales & profitability, through effective management of all store operations, including Forecourt & Spar, with oversight of Deli, Supermac’s & Papa John’s.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Ensure the achievement of sales and profitability targets across all departments within Tipp Town Plaza by managing operations, personnel, merchandising, local & national marketing, and controlling costs.

MANAGEMENT

• Assist the Site Operations Manager in daily site operations, focusing on retail and forecourt activities, ensuring all departments operate efficiently for maximum profitability.
• Support recruitment, training, and development of personnel in retail and forecourt areas, and assist other departments as needed.
• Oversee rostering and personnel management to ensure adequate staffing within budget, maintaining high service standards.
• Participate in management meetings and communicate effectively with the team.
• Plan and organise all operational aspects, including Fuel, Retail (Convenience Shop), and ancillary services.
• In the absence of the Operations Manager, take the lead, oversee operations, and set an example.
• Manage overall site performance, driving operational excellence.
• Implement professional merchandising, using planograms to optimise space and product offerings.
• Manage team performance through effective performance management techniques, in line with labour law.
• Maintain ongoing communication with managers regarding objectives and performance.

GENERAL

• Achieve set targets.
• Undertake additional duties as assigned by the company.

The ideal candidate will possess many of the following attributes:

• Proven experience managing diverse retail/food service sites.
• Strong planning and organisational skills.
• Effective problem-solving abilities.
• Performance management skills for all employees in forecourt and retail areas.
• Excellent operational knowledge of the retail environment.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills.
• Deep understanding of consumer needs.
• Track record of achieving targets.
• Ability to engage positively with the local community, fostering goodwill and loyalty.
• Financial acumen with experience in budgets, profit & loss accounts.
• Knowledge of Labour Law, Health & Safety regulations, HACCP, and Consumer Law.
• Strong commercial awareness to anticipate and respond to market changes.
• Commitment to continuous improvement standards.
• Self-motivated and proactive.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Only candidates living in Ireland and authorized to work here will be considered.