_{27th May, 2026}

Retail Deli Manager Job  Co Kildare
 
Blue Forge Recruitment is excited to assist an Independent Irish owned retailer who is in the final stages of a store revamp. There stores are vastly known for taking smarter steps towards environmental sustainability and their Fresh Food offering.
At present they are seeking an experienced Catering or Fresh Food Manager, to drive performance in their Deli and Bakery departments. This will be a modern retail convenience shop, with multiple services, like a fast-paced convenience shop, off licence, but they are particularly known for their Convenience Fresh Food offering. The store is on a good commuter belt, near train line, 10 minutes' drive from Maynooth, and only 10 minutes from Lucan Co Dublin.
An ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of fresh food, stock level control, prior experience in a hands-on fresh food Deli or catering role and must have a good level of customer service skills. 
Starting times for the role may vary between 7 & 8am, till midafternoon. Typically, you will be working 5 - 6 days a week, no Sundays. But the role comes with roster flexibility as well. If you are experienced working in a customer centric, mainly fresh food environment and looking for a challenge, this job is a right fit for you.
 
Our client offers a competitive salary depending on size of stores and roles
 
Salary from €38,000 -€40,000 and supported further in training.
Career progression to other areas of management.
 
Responsibilities for this Retail Deli Manager Job:
 

• Uphold and enforce the highest standards across all fresh food areas and provide excellent customer service.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels using digital tools and sales data to drive smart ordering decisions and minimise waste and shrinkage.
• Ensure strict compliance with all food safety and hygiene protocols, including accurate upkeep of HACCP and hygiene records.
• Maintaining food safety protocols like hygiene records and HACCP records
• Lead day-to-day operations across multiple deli functions, including looking after hot and cold counter, food preparation and cleanliness of the department.
• Lead and encourage team of 5-6 to be motivated throughout their shift to maximise work efficiency.
• Uphold and enforce the highest standards across all fresh food areas, clearly communicating expectations and holding the team accountable for consistent performance.
• Maintaining the standards across all the assigned departments, ensuring your teams know the expectation of work required of them.

 
The ideal candidate for this Deli Manager Job:
 

• Previous management experience, at least 2 - 3 years working with food retail and customer facing roles in a busy fast paced environment.
• Strong with stock control experience, handling orders for large quantities of different fresh food offerings.
• Confident in leading, motivating, and guiding team to be able to give clear direction while fostering a positive and collaborative workplace culture.
• Strong organisational skills
• A strong eye for detail and a commitment to excellence in customer service, hygiene, and the presentation of fresh food displays.
• A strong understanding of food safety and HACCP knowledge

 
Contact Blue Forge Recruitment at 01 4853725 or visit our website Blue Forge Recruitment | Recruitment Agency to learn more on how we can assist you in advancing your career or team. Blue Forge Recruitment is a specialist Recruitment Company, assisting Retail and FMCG companies source Retail, HR, Accountancy and Sales professionals.
 

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