Musgrave is one of Europe's most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across Ireland and Spain. Every day, we feed one in three people in Ireland through 18 market-leading food and beverage brands, including SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest, and Musgrave Market Place. We support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses that live and work in their local communities. We are committed to becoming Ireland's most trusted and sustainable business, making impactful changes across our company to achieve this goal. We aim to make a positive impact on the world and support our suppliers and customers in doing so.
Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work. In return, we strive to be the best place to work, grow, and thrive. We are now inviting applications for the position of Assistant Manager at Centra Carrickfergus (Clipperstown).
The role is full-time, 37.5 hours, permanent. The successful candidate must be flexible to work days, evenings, and weekends.
This role will have an agreed shift pattern within store opening hours. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss working hours and shift patterns further during the interview. Candidates must be able to travel to the store via car, public transport, or other means to fulfill shift requirements.
The Role
To work closely with the Store Manager in the daily operation of the store. The successful candidate will ensure that all colleagues and assets are engaged and managed to deliver a profitable store. Additionally, you will deputize in the absence of the store manager when required.
Responsibilities
* Support the store manager in delivering store KPIs.
* Assist in maximizing store sales and profitability.
* Maintain high store standards in line with audits.
* Assist with stock take preparation and use action plans to improve results.
* Lead by example in food safety, health and safety, and compliance to create a safe working environment.
* Promote excellent customer service.
* Manage social media to drive store sales.
* Oversee store ordering to ensure product availability.
* Support team management tasks such as rostering, return to work interviews, investigations, recruitment, training, appraisals, and performance management, ensuring compliance with employment policies.
* Engage with store colleagues, the local community, and charity partners.
* Potentially cover post office and cash duties with appropriate training.
What’s in it for you?
* A competitive hourly rate
* Weekly pay
* Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (eligibility applies)
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Store discount card for you and one nominated user
* Opportunities for career development
* Company uniform
* Additional discounts on days out, cinema tickets, and more
The ideal candidate will have/be:
Role Criteria
* At least 2 years' recent experience in a busy convenience or supermarket environment at Supervisor level, with some experience of margin management
* GCSE Maths and English, Grade C or above (or equivalent), or further related education
* Experience in stock control, people management, cost control, rota planning, and HACCP implementation
* Proficiency in Microsoft Office
* Good knowledge of all fresh food areas
* Experience in retail stock take preparation and execution
* Post Office, off-license, or forecourt experience is advantageous
Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make accommodations for you during the interview process, please let us know.
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