via indeed · 3 July 2026 ·2 days ago

Fresh Food Area Manager

Cantillon Group Maxol
Cork Full-time
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Fresh Food Area Manager

Package: €75,000–€80,000 DOE \+ Company Car, Bonus \& Excellent Benefits

Are you passionate about fresh food, retail excellence, and developing high\-performing teams? We're looking for an experienced Fresh Food Area Manager to lead and support multiple stores, driving sales, profitability, food quality, and exceptional customer experiences.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead and support Fresh Food operations across multiple stores.

  • Drive sales, margins, profitability, and waste reduction.

  • Coach, train, and develop Store Managers and Fresh Food teams.

  • Ensure outstanding food quality, HACCP compliance, and audit standards.

  • Build strong relationships with suppliers and store teams.

  • Introduce new fresh food concepts and best practices.

  • Monitor KPIs, performance, and operational standards.

  • Support stores through regular visits and hands\-on guidance.
What You'll Bring
  • Proven experience inFresh Food Area Management or a senior Fresh Food Management role, ideally across multiple locations.

  • Strong commercial acumen with an excellent understanding of margins, costings, budgets, and profitability.

  • Confident analysing and presenting financial and performance data to senior management.

  • A proven track record of driving sales, improving margins, and delivering operational results.

  • Excellent knowledge of HACCP and food safety.

  • Outstanding leadership, coaching, and communication skills.

  • Experience with Kelsius and Digitally is an advantage.

  • Strong IT skills and a full, clean driver's licence.
What's on Offer
  • Package of €75,000–€80,000 DOE

  • Performance bonus

  • Company car \& fuel card

  • Private pension

  • Laptop \& mobile phone

  • Excellent work\-life balance

  • Opportunity to make a real impact within a growing retail business
Ready to take the next step in your retail management career? Apply today!

Pay: €75,000\.00\-€80,000\.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme

  • Company car

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Employee assistance program

  • Employee discount

  • Food allowance

  • On\-site parking

  • Store discount

  • Wellness program
Work Location: In person

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