Red D are recruiting a Deli Manager for a premium, high-footfall convenience retail business in Co. Wexford.

This is a hands-on Deli Manager role for someone who genuinely enjoys fresh food, fast-paced retail and leading a team on the floor. You will take full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the deli department, from food quality and presentation to sales, margins, waste control and food safety. The Deli Manager will work closely with the Store Manager and Store Owner and will play a key role in shaping the fresh food offer as the business continues to grow.

This Deli Manager role will suit someone already managing or stepping up within a fresh food deli environment who wants real ownership rather than box-ticking.

The Role

As Deli Manager, you will be responsible for:

• Managing the full operation of the deli department with a strong focus on food quality, presentation and customer service
• Driving sales, margins and KPIs across all deli categories
• Controlling waste, shrink and stock holding in line with agreed targets
• Ensuring HACCP, food safety and hygiene standards are consistently met and audit-ready
• Preparing and maintaining daily deli displays and serve-over presentation
• Ordering for the deli department and managing stock rotation
• Ensuring correct pricing, scale codes and portion control at all times
• Implementing planograms and ensuring the correct range is in place
• Adhering to opening and closing procedures within the deli
• Leading, coaching and supporting the deli team on shift
• Training new starters on food, operations and customer service standards
• Rostering the team in line with budgets and trading patterns
• Handling customer queries and complaints in a professional, customer-focused manner
• Attending management meetings and leading regular team huddles
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation and compliance across the department

About You

To be considered for this Deli Manager role, you will have:

• At least 1 year’s experience in a fresh food deli management role
• Strong hands-on experience in a fresh food environment
• A proven track record in achieving sales targets and KPIs
• Full HACCP and food safety training with successful audit experience
• Experience managing waste, margins and gross profit
• Confidence with ordering, stock control and portion control
• The ability to roster teams and manage labour budgets
• Good numerical skills and working knowledge of Excel and Word
• A genuine passion for fresh food and the ability to bring new ideas to the deli offer
• Strong communication skills and a positive, supportive leadership style
• A customer-first mindset with pride in food quality and service

This is a busy, operational role where presence on the floor matters. If you are looking for a role with limited hands-on involvement, this will not be the right fit.

Location

This role is based in Co. Wexford and will suit candidates living in Co. Wexford or Co. Wicklow.

We can only consider candidates with full, unrestricted permission to live and work in the EU. UK passport holders are also welcome to apply.