My client, a leading provider of food and hospitality services, is currently seeking an experienced Deputy Manager to join their team at a busy site in Cork.

Position Overview:

As Deputy Manager, you will support the day-to-day management of the retail and restaurant operations, with a strong focus on customer service, team performance and operational standards.

This is a hands-on management position, where you will work alongside the team during service while supporting staffing, stock control, food safety and the commercial performance of the business.

The position offers a salary of €45,000 per annum, working Monday to Sunday, 5 days over 7.

This role will involve working for my client directly. I am assisting my client in finding a suitable candidate to join their team.

Requirements:

• Previous management or supervisory experience within both retail and restaurant operations
• Excellent people management and team leadership skills
• Strong knowledge of food hygiene and HACCP
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a busy customer-facing environment
• Experience with stock control, ordering, stocktaking and cash handling
• Commercial awareness and an understanding of sales, waste and labour costs
• Strong communication, organisational and problem-solving skills
• A proactive approach and willingness to work hands-on alongside the team
• Flexibility to work shifts across Monday to Sunday, including weekends and bank holidays
• Ability to travel reliably to the site in Cork for scheduled shifts
• Full right to work in Ireland

Responsibilities:

• Support the daily running of the retail and restaurant operations
• Take responsibility for the operation in the Manager’s absence
• Lead and support the team to deliver efficient service and high standards of customer care
• Assist with staff scheduling and allocate duties to meet service requirements
• Support staff induction, training and performance management
• Monitor stock levels, coordinate ordering and deliveries, and assist with stocktakes
• Oversee till procedures, cash handling and cash reconciliation
• Support sales targets and monitor waste, stock losses and operating costs
• Maintain food hygiene, HACCP, health and safety and operational standards
• Resolve customer queries and complaints professionally
• Complete operational reports and maintain accurate records
• Identify opportunities to improve service and daily working practices

Benefits:

• Competitive salary of €45,000 per annum
• Varied role combining retail and restaurant management
• Opportunity to support a busy, established operation in Cork
• Hands-on position with team leadership responsibilities
• Opportunity to build operational and commercial management experience within a large hospitality business

If you have the experience outlined above and are ready for your next management role, please send your CV for a confidential discussion.

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