Department Manager

Department Manager | Retail | South Tyrone

£36,000 – £42,000

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Manager to take ownership of a high-volume fresh food operation.

We are currently recruiting for a Retail Manager to oversee a range of fresh food departments, including Coffee, QSR and Deli.

This is a hands‑on leadership role with responsibility for the day-to-day operation, people management, food safety, compliance, commercial performance and customer experience across the departments.

Key Responsibilities

• Take full operational ownership of the department, managing teams of up to 35 plus.
• Manage recruitment, onboarding, training, performance, absence and team development.
• Plan staffing and rotas effectively to meet customer demand and commercial targets.
• Ensure excellent standards of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and legal compliance.
• Monitor all key performance indicators, taking action to improve performance.
• Ensure product availability, freshness, presentation and quality.
• Manage day-to-day production and preparation to meet customer demand while minimising waste.
• Identify and resolve operational issues quickly to maintain smooth service.
• Work closely with the Store Manager on new products / menu’s to drive sales and seasonal times.
• Ensure new products and processes are implemented effectively across the operation.
• Use customer and team feedback to improve products, processes and overall department performance

About You

• We’re looking for an experienced ideally in Fresh Goods, Grocery, Deli or QSR at Management level with a strong background in leading teams within a fast-paced environment.
• Strong people leadership and team development skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and allergen compliance.
• A strong commercial understanding, including lead KPI’s in this sector
• A hands‑on approach and the ability to lead from the shop floor.
• A genuine passion for food quality, customer service and operational standards.
• An Advantage if you hold any food safety qualifications to support however not essential as can be provided in securing the role.

The Package

• Salary; £36,000 – £42,000 (DOE)
• Bonus Structure
• Pension, Holidays and staff discount.
• Provided opportunity to secure qualifications in sector.
• Development opportunities to progress and business seek to widen the business portfolio.

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