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Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Confectionery Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times. Provide our customers with excellent quality products and customer service. The ideal candidate will have/be: A recognised qualification in pastry and/or have at least 2 years€,, experience in a bakery or quality focused restaurant or hotel Creative and able to embrace new recipes Excellent communication skills Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative; Prepare and present the highest quality bakery items, desserts and pastries Assist in volume production Be passionate about keeping up to date with the latest culinary trends and bring your ideas to the team Drive sales through instore initiatives Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines; Adhere to weekly stocktaking and daily waste procedures in the Bakery Conduct quality and freshness checks Attend relevant training as required and implement learnings in store
Trainee Manager
Main purpose of the role: Support the management team in all aspects of the operation of the store while gaining detailed experience in individual departments throughout the store. The ideal candidate will have/be: 1 years€,, experience in the retail industry is desirable Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Experience balancing cash/tills is desirable Experience with fresh food Excellent communication skills Good delegation skills Highly driven with a strong work ethic Commerciality and brand awareness Passion for grocery retail Thrive in a fast-paced working environment. Main Duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Set, monitor and achieve sales targets with the team on gross profit margin, net margin, waste and other KPIs as agreed with Store Manager Actively participate in all training and development initiatives, and performance assessments Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times and in accordance with relevant store planograms and guidelines Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store Gain competence with all aspects of supply procedures €" ordering, delivery procedures, stock rotation and control procedures Manage such departments as are assigned to you Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Deli Manager/chargehand
Main purpose of the role: Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services. The ideal candidate will have/be: 2 years€,, experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable 1 years` experience in a role with indepth experience to fresh food is desirable Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs Experience in gross profit and margins is essential Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements Experience in ordering for deli departments and managing waste within a fresh food department Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word) Numerical skills Ability to roster and adhere to budgets Excellent communication skills Have a true passion for the food industry and as such be creative and innovative with the fresh offering Customer focused manager who can build a quality and loyal customer base The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees through support and development. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare the presentation and layout of the deli serve over Drive sales and margin across all key areas of the deli Responsible for KPIs such as sales, margin, waste management, pricing and promotional displays Implement planograms correctly Minimise waste and shrink in the department Bring new ideas to the department on fresh food innovation through regular research and benchmarking against competitors Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with shoppers Train all new employees to the deli Deal with all customer queries and efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.
Experienced Dog Groomer
Petmania Grooming Studios is currently the largest and most successful grooming business in the country and boasts some of the most talented and committed Groomers available. We run busy energetic grooming studios where you will be expected to not only groom our canine customers to a very high standard, but treat our human customers with the same level of customer service you would like to receive yourself. We are currently recruiting for full and part time Groomers s for our Tralee Store The successful candidates will join the experienced grooming team in our Tralee store, and take part in all grooming activities including; If you would like to join this team, you must hold a QQI level 5 or City and Guilds in Grooming and have at least 1 year’s practical experience in a grooming role. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Deli Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Responsible for the preparation of high quality hot and cold deli products and for ensuring customer satisfaction is the number one priority. The ideal candidate will have/be: HACCP training is desirable but not necessary Excellent communication skills Previous customer service experience is an advantage The ability to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, ability to multi task under pressure A passion for food and the ability to inspire shoppers. Main duties: Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative Prepare customer orders across all fresh food areas i.e. make sandwiches and rolls, dish up hot food and slice meats using the store€,,s portion control measures Cook, prepare and display the foods sold throughout the day Ensure that the counter displays across all fresh food departments are to the highest standards at all times throughout the day Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with customers Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and in line with store policy.
Shop Floor Assistant
Main purpose of the role: Merchandise, rotate and face off all stock in assigned department while maintaining hygiene and food standards. The ideal candidate will have/be: Excellent communication skills; Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible; Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team; Main duties: Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based; Process orders for various departments; Merchandise and present the entire store to the highest standard at all times; Liaise with the Store Manager on changes to layouts, ends and sides and ensure changes are correctly implemented; Implement correct labelling and stock rotation procedures; Ensure deliveries are checked off in line with goods inwards procedures. Keep the back-store tidy and packed away.
Peaceplus Programme Coordinator
PLEASE NOTE: Only application forms containing all the information which has been sought will be considered. The shortlisting panel will base shortlisting decisions on the information contained within the Essential Criteria narrative sections of the application form, however Desirable Criteria may be used. It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide sufficient relevant information including dates in this section of the form for each criteria. A reserve list may be established in order to fill future temporary posts that may arise for another similar vacancy within the following 12 months. Should a similar post become available within this time period, the post may be offered to those candidates on the reserve list, in order of merit, without the requirement for a further interview. The post may be offered on a full-time, part-time, temporary or fixed-term basis.
Store Manager
Store Managers have many roles that are critical to the success of the shop. Their duties include:
Shop Manager
Salary range: €36,112.98 per annum 1. PURPOSE OF THE JOB • To maximize sales, productivity, revenue opportunities and customer satisfaction levels through the efficient management of the St Vincent de Paul Charity shop byensuring compliance with the Society’s retail standards, current relevant legislation and SVP policy and ethos. • You’ll lead and develop your team comprising of volunteers, CE staff, TUS and paid employees, where applicable to maintain the standards of the shop and achieve targetsfor business growth. • You will lead and develop the management of a motivated team comprising shop volunteers, CE staff, TUS, occasional placements and paid employees, where applicable. • As a Shop Manager you’ll be vital to the ongoing success of Vincent’s Retail, focusing on maximizing sales, productivity, revenue opportunities and providing customer service that meets and exceeds our customer’s expectations. You’ll take ownership of your shop ensuring compliance with the Society’s retail standards, health and safety and legislation to create a shopping experience that caters to our wide range of customers and promotes the ethos of the Society. 2. ENVIRONMENT OF THE JOB The SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of over 12,000 volunteers and 700 staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including Social Housing, Child & Family services, Retail, Administration and other specialist areas. SVP retail is the third largest retailer in Ireland with 227 shops. When you work in an SVP shop your dedication, initiative and passion are helping to make an important contribution to the work SVP does and to change the lives of people in need across the country. SVP is committed to ensuring that everyone we encounter, regardless of age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin has the right to be protected from all forms of harm, abuse, neglect, and exploitation. All employees are expected to act in accordance with SVP policies on Dignity & Respect and Safeguarding in respect of related Child and Vulnerable adult safeguarding policies and procedures. The Society is Christian based with a strong sense of Gospel values. The founder of the Society, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, was a devout Catholic and his legacy of spirituality remains a key element for volunteer members of the Society and underpins the conduct of conference meetings. It can often therefore be normal practice within the Society that prayers are said at the beginning and end of Conference meetings or at meetings where members are in attendance as this underpins the ethos of the Society. There is no requirement for staff members to actively participate in the saying of prayers but to respect the ethos of the Society and be aware that this practice may occur. 3. GUIDANCE AND AUTHORITY The job holder will report to the Regional Retail Manager, South West Region. The post holder is expected to operate with considerable autonomy. The nature of matters referred upwards are those: • Where significant resistance is experienced in the development of good practice and implementation of policy. • Where practice or proposed practice places stakeholders in a position of risk e.g. a child, a vulnerable adult, members, volunteers, the reputation of the Society. • Where decision will have a significant impact on the workload of others. 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES ACCOUNTABILITIES HOW ACHIEVED Business Development: 1. Implement effective re-sourcing of stock to anticipate customer demands - Develop and sustain a strong working relationship with the shop team. Participate in SVP retail initiatives as directed. 2. Review day to day operations and offerings of the shop in conjunction with recognised guidelines on core issues including customer care, retail standards, financial control, health and safety and security and recommend changes in working practices and staff levels where appropriate. - Source new opportunities for the development of the current product range where possible. - Maintain and encourage a recycling business to the shop from the community. - Encourage the involvement of existing volunteers actively recruit new volunteers from all sectors of the community - Implement effective resourcing of stock to anticipate customer demands 3. Maximise the financial contribution of the Vincent’s Retail by delivering like for like growth in line with agreed targets by encouraging all members of your team to do likewise. - Work in a collaborative and developmental way with volunteers, management and staff in the shop. 4. Achieve financial objectives - Deliver a yearly growth on threshold and stretch – - Shop Manager to be mindful of costs such as light/heat. 5. Keep Regional Retail Manager/Area/Shop Conference informed - Submit a monthly report to the Regional Retail Manager, Area/Shop Conference on performance, Health and Safety and compliance issues within the shop (a report template will be provided) - Attend Regional and National Meetings/training as requested. 6. Develop a “Sales through service” culture with the specific aims of retaining existing customers, attracting new customers and expanding customer activity in-store to include, buying, donating and volunteering. - “Relationship manage” existing valued customers by opening two-way communications with them. Encourage customer feedback through questionnaires, focus groups and customer events as appropriate. - Establish and promote clear guidelines for all forms of customer interaction, encourage volunteers and staff to exceed customer expectations at every opportunity thus creating a culture of sales through service - Actively use of thank you cards and loyalty cards. - Ensure that all shops operate a meet and greet - policy on the shop floor. - Ensure that the customer has full access to the shop products and services during advertised opening hours. 7. Develop a culture of regular self- assessment in the shop. - By using the Vincent’s Retail check list for all areas of the shop. Areas should include shop atmosphere, window display, stock display and rotation and after sales service. - Maintain cleanliness and order in the shop. - Maintains professional boundaries with customers at all times. 8. Investigate and resolve all legitimate customer complaints where possible and aim to recover the customer where practicable. - Log all complaints and respond within agreed timeframes. - Escalate where necessary - Ensure complaint and accommodation ratio is recorded on a monthly basis in the monthly report. Team Satisfaction: Recruit and maintain volunteers: 9. Recruitment of new volunteers for the shop and management of existing volunteers. - Continually recruit new volunteers by advertising in store, externally and online, job and volunteer centres, word of mouth and converting existing customers - Liaise with National Volunteer Coordinator to organise recruitment events - Use existing volunteer recruitment application programme including the induction period for all new volunteers. 10. Create and sustain an environment in which all staff and volunteers are motivated and are given suitable work to ensure that their individual motivations and abilities are being recognised and met. - Ensure that all staff and volunteers are working in an environment free from intimidation, harassment and discrimination. - Ensure that all existing and new volunteers and staff receive training and induction into the ethos and policies and procedures of the organisation - Ensure that all team members receive regular updates on their progress. Ensure professional boundaries with staff and volunteers at all times. - Ensure that all retail staff/volunteers have specific, realistic and measurable objectives and receive regular updates on their progress. Adhere to the induction programme for staff and volunteers and provide regular feedback on progress. - Assess the training needs of all staff and identify opportunities for staff to acquire new skills - Introduce a comprehensive and sustainable two-way communication process. - Keep staff updated through daily team briefs, use of noticeboard and quarterly team meetings. Disseminate information from meetings to your team. - Develop relationships with scheme supervisors/leaders/partners Compliance: 11. Familiarise all team members with SVP guidelines and best practice on issues including financial control and staff purchases. Compliance issues or concerns should be raised to the Line Manager. Comply with the Health & Safety Manual - Monitor working arrangements of all personnel ensuring compliance with policy and best practice. - - Performance issues should be addressed underthe - terms of the relevant SVP policy. - Promote best practice around Health and Safety and ensure that all staff comply with SVP guidelines and appropriate legislation in this area. - Comply with the Health and Safety manual. - Ensure risk assessments are carried out once a week - Ensure up to date records are kept of training and H&S - Ensure fire drills are completed regularly. 12. Promote and maintain a satisfactory level of control in the area handling cash and stock control and ensure compliance to recognised staff purchase and Emergency Assistance controls. - Where non-compliance occurs implement an action plan to agreed timescales. - Report non –compliance to the Line Manager at the earliest opportunity. - Ensure there is adequate cover on the roster to prevent lone working. 13. Continually reassess the operational risks inherent in the business, taking account o changing economic or market conditions, legal and regulatory requirements, operating procedures and practices and any impact of management restructures / new technology. - By addressing any areas of concern in conjunction with line management and or the appropriate department / function. 5. CHALLENGES There are a number of challenges in this role, largely determined by the scale, complexity, voluntary nature and high levels of local autonomy with the Society. • Acceptance of the dynamic of a complex, national, membership organisation and an understanding of how this both contributes to and constrains the work. • Influencing others not under direct authority. 6. OTHER INFORMATION In addition to the duties and responsibilities listed above, the job holder may be required from time to time to perform other duties as deemed reasonable and necessary by the employer. The job holder may also be required from time to time to work or attend training/meetings at another location. As much notice as is reasonably practicable will be given of any such requirement/ change. The Society is committed to the Right to Disconnect Code of Practice which applies to all employees irrespective of where they work, be that office, service, home or other remote location, or their working pattern, either core, shift, or flexible hours. Given the nature of our organisation, employees may request or be required, depending on their role and agreement of management, to work in a more flexible manner and occasionally outside of their normal/standard working hours. Certain roles by their nature may have a requirement to work evenings or weekends and may be on a shift pattern (as detailed in the written particulars of employment), others may be required to attend evening or weekend meetings with members or may be subject to annual peaks and troughs in the workload. These are usually normal, expected, and foreseeable work-related requirements and staff should ensure that they receive the required breaks and compensatory leave as detailed in the Society’s Time off in Lieu policy. Employees are responsible for notifying their manager in writing of any statutory rest period or break to which they are entitled to and were not able to avail of on a particular occasion and the reason for not availing of such rest period or break within one week. 7. EDUCATION, KNOWLEDGE, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS TO UNDERTAKE THE ROLE AT A FULLY ACCEPTABLE LEVEL Essential Education • Minimum Leaving Certificate level Experience • At least 3 years in a customer facing retail environment • Experience of managing / working with a diverse team of people • Experience of working with sales and meeting targets • Experience of independent working and also working as part of a team • Experience of providing and analyzing sales reports Skills • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, both written and verbal, in individual and group situations • An ability to establish and foster excellent working relationships with many different people across different functions and locations. • Excellent organization skills • Competent in IT packages – Excel, Word, EPOS, Microsoft 365 • A positive outlook with resilience and persistence in the face of barriers andsetbacks. • An ability to display empathy, patience and a well-developed sense of humor. Knowledge • Commercially aware The person must also demonstrate the following personal attributes: • Ability to work on own initiative or as part of team. • Be honest and trustworthy • Be respectful • Possess cultural awareness and sensitivity • Be flexible • Demonstrate sound work ethics • Be Physically fit, this role will be required to move donations received from the public. Donations may weigh between 5kg – 15kg.
Sales and Operations Associate
McMahons are now seeking applications for the position of Sales and Operations Associate at their branch located in Tralee. This “hands-on” role will involve getting experience in all aspects of a typical busy builders merchanting branch including: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
