Duty Manager
Are you ready to take the lead in a thrilling retail environment and drive success for one of the largest and most exciting big box retailers in Ireland? Our client is on the lookout for an exceptional Duty Manager to be the heartbeat of their store operations in Belfast.
As Duty Manager, you’ll have the opportunity to shape and influence customer experience, employee engagement, and operational efficiency. You will lead a dedicated team of enthusiastic individuals, fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and excellence. Your leadership will be instrumental in creating an environment where each team member thrives and contributes to our client’s collective success.
Our client invests in their people. As Duty Manager, you’ll have access to continuous training and development opportunities, ensuring you stay at the forefront of industry trends and leadership skills.
Salary package:
- 27-32K – negotiable but must reflect experience
- 23 days holidays
- Bonus
- Pension scheme
- Life assurance
- Discounts
- Maternity and paternity leave
- Sick pay
Your responsibilities:
- Oversee day-to-day operations, ensuring a seamless and efficient customer experience. From inventory management to staffing, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining operational excellence.
- Delight customers with exceptional service. Your passion for creating a positive shopping experience will be key in building and retaining a loyal customer base.
- Lead by example, motivating and inspiring your team to achieve and exceed targets. Your leadership style should be one that fosters teamwork, creativity, and a customer-centric mindset.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment by thinking on your feet. Your ability to troubleshoot and make sound decisions will be crucial in overcoming challenges and ensuring a smooth operation.
- Foster clear and effective communication channels with both team members and higher management. Your ability to convey expectations and feedback will contribute to a harmonious and high-performing work environment.
Requirements:
- Proven experience in retail management, preferably in a big box or large format store.
- Experience leading teams of 25+ and turnovers of 2+ million.
- Strong leadership and organizational skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
If you are a motivated, results-driven individual with a passion for retail and leadership, please apply with your updated CV and Jade will look after your application.
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Baristas – Balmoral Show – 15th-18th May
Excel Recruitment is looking for Baristas to work with our client at this years Balmoral Show in their cafe and coffee vans for the 4 days of the show. This will be a fantastic experience working at Irelands largest agriculture show in its 155th year.
Barista Requirements:
- Excellent communication skills
- HACCP & Manual handling certs (We can get you training if you don’t have them)
- Available for various shifts
- Experience in a café/restaurant environment
- As Barsita you will have knowledge of all coffee-making techniques
- Good level of spoken English
Barista Responsibilities:
- Produce exceptional drinks for customers
- Always demonstrate a passion for service
- Be polite, friendly, and helpful to customers at all times
- Always keep yourself and your work section clean
- Follow all health & food safety guidelines
- Be available for shifts that will roughly be 8am-7pm
If you are interested in this Barista position or any other job on the Excel Recruitment website, contact Damien 02891422190 and apply
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Food Safety and Quality Technical Specialist
My client, a highly successful Irish food manufacturer is seeking a Food Safety and Quality Technical Specialist to provide administrative support at each phase of the supply chain from source to consumer. This is an amazing opportunity to join a highly progressive employer that values its employees. Dublin based.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Life assurance
- Staff discount
- Career progression opportunities
Responsibilities of this Food Safety and Quality Technical Specialist include:
- Support implementation and maintenance of Food Safety & Quality Management systems and associated procedures.
- Ensure products meet specifications through internal monitoring and assessments.
- Manage product specifications for raw materials, finished products, and processes.
- Optimize Product Quality Inspection points to enhance quality awareness and consistency.
- Conduct daily, weekly, and monthly QC checks to maintain FS&Q Standards.
- Perform HACCP/CCP Verification checks and product inspections.
- Monitor cleaning and environmental hygiene.
- Conduct internal audits (e.g., hygiene, glass) and coordinate customer complaints investigation.
- Report non-conformances and implement corrective actions.
- Review and maintain quality documents for compliance.
- Ensure full product traceability throughout the process.
- Attend meetings as requested and contribute positively.
- Complete project work to improve Food Safety and Quality initiatives.
- Ensure compliance with ISO and FSSC 22000 standards and customer requirements.
Requirements for this Food Safety and Quality Technical Specialist include:
- Science/ Food Science Qualification is essential.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in food manufacturing is desirable.
- Computer literate.
- Good communication and problem solving skills.
Aoife Clarke is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Excel Recruitment are looking for Catering assistants and Kitchen porters to join their hospitality team to fill a variety of positions in Belfast.
Whether you’re looking for full-time or part-time, with most of the work being Mon-Fri daytime hours and flexible working schedules these positions offer a great work-life balance.
This is a great opportunity to gain some kitchen experience or kick-start your career in hospitality!
Responsibilities of Catering staff:
- Complying with Health and Safety procedures
- Provide excellent customer service to guests,
- To assist chefs in their day-to-day operations, including food preparation
- Assist in monitoring inventory levels and replenishing supplies as needed
- Being prepared to carry out any additional duties as they are needed
Requirements of Catering staff:
- Previous work experience in hospitality is desirable, not essential
- Punctuality and consistency are vital to ensure seamless catering operations
- The ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- The ability to work well as both a team player and an individual
- Clear communication skills – good level of spoken English
Benefits of Catering staff:
- Daytime hours
- Paid weekly wages
- Accrued holiday pay
- Flexibility in your week
If you are interested in these catering roles or would like to know more, call Lauren 075557 51734 or apply below!
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Are you an experienced, dynamic leader with a proven track record in driving success in Recruitment? Excel Recruitment currently have an exciting opportunity for a Branch Manager in our Belfast Branch.
Excel Recruitment a leading multi award-winning Recruitment Agency throughout Ireland are looking for an experienced Branch Manager to continue to lead our very successful Belfast Branch. Since 2002, Excel Recruitment has evolved into a multi-divisional organisation by providing a talented workforce to our clients across a number of industries such as: Retail, Hospitality, Industrial & Warehousing, Healthcare, Transport & Logistics, Events, Construction & Engineering, HR and Commercial. We have offices in Belfast, Dublin, Cork, Galway and Kildare.
Since opening two years ago our Belfast Office have seen phenomenal growth and provide both temporary and permanent recruitment solution to clients across Healthcare. Hospitality, Industrial, and Commercial.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Branch Manager to join an expanding team where the scope for growth and progression is endless.
Key Responsibilities of this Branch Manager role will include
- Business Development: Establish and grow our presence in Northern Ireland. Identify new business opportunities and build strong relationships with potential clients, leading to successful partnerships.
- Team Leadership: Manage a team of dedicated recruiters and administrative staff. Provide mentorship, support, and guidance to ensure the team meets and exceeds performance targets.
- Performance Management: Monitor and analyse key performance indicators to evaluate branch performance. Implement strategies to maximise efficiency, productivity, and overall profitability.
- Client Relations: Nurture strong relationships with existing clients, understanding their needs, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality recruitment services.
- Compliance: Ensure adherence to all legal and regulatory requirements in the staffing industry, maintaining impeccable compliance standards.
- Market Research: Stay up-to-date with the latest trends and changes in the industry and the regional market to make informed business decisions
The successful applicant for this Branch Manager role will have:
- Min of 2 years previous experience in a Recruitment Management ideally within high volume temporary recruitment
- Experience in recruitment in the Healthcare Industry is highly desirable
- Proven track record in Business Development and over achievement on meeting targets and budgets
- Strong knowledge of relevant employment laws, regulations, and policies
- Ability to exercise sound judgement and decision making.
- Excellent organisational and prioritisation skills; the ability to manage a busy workload and meet deadlines on a consistent basis.
- A very high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
What’s in it for you?
- Excellent salary and bonus structure on offer
- Excellent benefits package
- State of the art modern office right in the heart of Belfast City
- Flexible working hours
- Annual trips away
- Endless scope from growth and progression
For more information or to apply submit your CV via the link. For a confidential conversation to discuss further please contact Ciara Connolly
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Assistant Food Buyer
My client, one of Europe’s most successful family-owned businesses is seeking a commercial and passionate Assistant Food Buyer to join their highly reputable business in Belfast. The successful candidate will implement the retail business development plans incorporating range, price, promotion, and supply chain across the company’s well-established brands.
Package:
- Salary £26-30k
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile Working
- Career Progression opportunities
Responsibilities of this Assistant Food Buyer job:
- Take ownership for the sales, margin and cash profit of a given product area to an allocated budget with the support of the Senior Buyer.
- Work with category planning team to conduct range reviews, decide on optimum ranges for the business and planograms for C&C’s.
- Review competitor price positioning, assess current pricing and margin performance and maximise retailer margins and competitive position within the market.
- Plan events and promotions as per event calendar and brief, communicate to suppliers and review proposals, brief suppliers on promotional requirements, review proposals and negotiate improvements to offers.
- Plan and co-ordinate a range of seasonal products to maximise sales and margins.
- Work with the supply chain team and the supplier base to ensure product availability to customers.
Experience required for this Assistant Trading Manager job:
- 2 years` experience working within a Trading/ Buying environment
- Strong commercial acumen with excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Very high level of accuracy with demonstrable right first-time ethos
- Ability to understand how actions taken across the business affect sales and margin performance of the category
- Excellent attention to detail; passionate about getting all projects right first time.
- Strong influencing and negotiation skills
- Ability to prioritise workload and differentiate between urgent and important tasks
- Excellent Microsoft Office (particularly Excel) & Outlook skills
- 3rd level business related degree
Aoife McCaul is handling the recruitment for this role in complete confidentiality. Please upload your CV below and she will be in touch should you have the correct experience for the position. For more jobs like this, please visit the Excel Recruitment website or call 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for Specialist Support Workers on a permanent full-time basis based in Belfast with a starting salary of £21,869 with additional hours payments.
Our client is one of Northern Ireland’s biggest charities, which supports some of the most vulnerable in society by offering a wide range of life-changing services.
Responsibilities:
With a full copy of the Job Duties and Person Spec available on request you will:
- Work as part of a team that offers a 24/7 service to small groups of clients from 16-21 years of age, who suffer from poor mental health, and/or substance/alcohol abuse, assisting your clients to maintain their tenancy and to live safely in the community.
Requirements:
- 6 months experience of working with vulnerable children or adults
- Experience of care and support for young people who suffer from poor mental health, alcohol/drug use and working in a fast-paced environment
- Available to work shifts to cover the 24/7 service
- Key working, coordinating and delivering support packages
- Valid driving licence and access to a car to meet the needs of the job
- NISCC registered (or agree to become registered within 6 months from date of appointment)
Benefits:
- £21,869 starting, per year
- Employee benefits package that includes comprehensive private health cover
- Additional hours payments
- 25 days holiday with an additional 12 stat days
- Accredited training and ongoing support with progression opportunities
For more information on this excellent opportunity please submit your CV to Wes via the link below or contact Wes on 02891 422 191 / 07551 284 326
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Sous Chef
Excel Recruitment is looking for a Sous Chef on a full-time permanent basis within a prestigious Café/Deli in Belfast City Centre. This position is for early morning starts with no late shifts at all, for a great work-life balance for you.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- HACCP & Manual handling certs
- Ability to work in a busy City Centre hospitality setting
- Knowledge of all food safety & health & safety guidelines
- Good timekeeping as this position comes with early morning starts
- Good level of spoken English
Your responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking food to a high & consistent standard
- As Sous Chef you will always demonstrate a passion for service
- Following company guidelines on all food-related procedures
- Keep yourself, and your work area clean throughout your shift
- Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
Benefits
- Early shifts finishing early afternoon
- Competitive salary
- Career progression
If you are interested in this Sous Chef position or any other job on the Excel Recruitment website, contact Damien 02891422190 and apply
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Relief Chefs
Excel Recruitment is looking for Relief Chefs of all grades to join our temporary support team working throughout Belfast. This is a great opportunity to positively change your work/life balance whilst also increasing your culinary knowledge in various outlets and businesses.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills
- HACCP & Manual handling certs (We can get you training if you don’t have them)
- Available for various shifts throughout the week
- Experience in busy kitchens
- As Relief Chef you will be required to work in various areas of Belfast, so flexibility is required
- Good level of spoken English
Your responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking food to a high standard
- Always demonstrate a passion for service
- To adhere to all food safety guidelines
- Keep yourself, and your work area clean throughout your shift
- Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks
Benefits
- Weekly pay
- Monday to Friday, and daytime shifts are available
- Free Uniform
- Career progression
- Flexible working hours
- Overtime opportunities
- Accrued holiday pay
If you are interested in this Relief Chef position or any other job on the Excel Recruitment website, contact Damien 02891422190 and apply
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Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for Project Workers on a permanent full-time basis, based in the Belfast area with a salary of £20,043 per year with additional payments for sleepovers
Delivering a therapeutic approach, our client has been at the forefront of supporting people with mental health illnesses for over 30 years.
These roles will help you gain vital clinical experience/expertise working directly with people who suffer from severe and enduring mental illness, and will be relevant for applications for post graduate qualifications e.g. Clinical Psychology and Social Work.
Responsibilities:
With a full copy of the Job Duties and Person Spec available on request you will:
- Participate in a programme of care in line with our client’s overall objectives; to empower and enable your clients
- Take part in supervision sessions and help with the selection of volunteers
- Be responsible for administration duties
- Actively participate in training and staff support meetings
Requirements:
- Psychology, Nursing or AHP qualification along with relevant membership of BPS, NMC, HCPC or QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care
- Minimum of 6 months of experience supporting people with severe and long-term mental illness or learning disability
- Commitment to attaining QCF Level 3 Health & Social Care if you don’t already hold this
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Able to commit to working a variety of shifts that will include evenings, weekends and unsocial hours (including sleepovers) on a rota basis
Benefits:
- £20,043 per year with annual increments
- Additional payments for sleepovers
- 37 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Life Assurance cover
- QCF Level 3 Health & Social cover (cost covered by client)
- Clear and defined progression routes and development
For more information on this excellent opportunity please submit your CV to Wes via the link below or contact Wes on 02891 422 191 / 07551 284 326.
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