Assistant Manager - Convenience/ Food Retail

We are currently recruiting for a new and exciting position as Assistant Site Manager to join our team in Monread Fare.

Our ideal candidate is a Senior Manager with experience in the management of retail/convenience and fast food outlets to join our team. Strong experience in managing fast food outlets would be considered to be a distinct advantage.

This senior management role will also involve responsibility for ensuring compliance in relation to fresh food, hygiene, health & safety on site and will support the department management teams in the day to day operation of the business.

Monread Fare onsite provides a Spar and Texaco Shop/Fuel/Off licence, Chopped, Zambrero, Papa John's/Chick Guys, Insomnia and Griolladh.

Employee Benefits:

• 60% Staff Discount
• Employee Rewards Scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Free On-site staff parking
• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities
• Bike to Work Scheme

Key areas of responsibility;

Commercial

• To increase Sales and Profitability of the Site.
• To develop a system and culture of forecasting likely peak demand period/times, i.e. concerts, sporting events, etc. which will increase motorway traffic.
• Marketing within the site in line with support office Marketing Guidelines.
• To monitor costs so as to ensure budgets are adhered

Customer Service

• To deal effectively with customer issues and to create a culture of positive customer interaction with colleagues.
• To develop a spirit of professional and friendly customer service.
• To maintain the highest levels of Quality, Service, Hygiene and Cleanliness within the site.

HR

• To develop a strong management structure and in particular work closely with and develop the incumbents of the key management and supervisory on the site
• Responsible for training staff in line with HR in the Support Office.
• Responsible for taking the lead and proactively managing key HR matters, including recruitment, training and performance management.

General

• Responsible for ensuring general up keep and appearance of site.
• Responsible for Health & Safety on site.
• Legal compliance for both staff and site.

Ideal Candidate

• The ability to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing retail environment.
• Be a strong leader with a excellent background in grocery/retail/ fast food/forecourt management - minimum of 3 years management experience
• Strong people management experience
• Interpersonal skills
• Communication skills
• HACCP knowledge
• People management skills
• Leadership skills
• Financial Skills
• Reporting & Presentation skills
• Analytical skills
• Time management skills
• Problem solving
• PC/IT Skills
• We do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies at this time ***