Excel Recruitment is currently looking for an experienced Multi-Site General Manager in Dublin to join one of the country’s leading catering companies. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of managing culinary teams across multiple units with a hands-on approach, thriving in a fast-paced environment, and delivering unparalleled experiences to clients.
Requirements of the General Manager role
- Proven experience in hospitality management, with a track record of success in overseeing multiple sites.
- Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire and empower teams to achieve goals.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities to build relationships with staff, guests, and stakeholders.
- Strategic mindset with the ability to analyse data and make informed decisions to drive business growth.
- Flexibility to travel between sites as needed.
Responsibilities of the General Manager role
- Manage and coordinate catering operations across multiple sites, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality food and service.
- Working with the development team to create and develop menu items in line with the company ethos of innovation, sustainability, and use of fresh local produce.
- Foster positive relationships with clients, proactively addressing their needs and resolving any issues to ensure satisfaction.
- Stay abreast of industry trends and developments, implementing best practices to continuously improve catering services.
- Hire, train, and supervise catering staff, providing ongoing coaching and support to ensure team members deliver exceptional service.
- Ensuring the highest hygiene standards and compliance of HACCP are maintained in the units and documentation recorded.
- Maintain inventory levels, oversee procurement of supplies, and manage vendor relationships to ensure cost-effective purchasing.
- Management of costs efficiently in achieving target GP.
Benefits of the General Manager role
- Competitive Salary
- Bonus Program with achievable KPIs
- Daytime hours, Monday to Friday, weekends off providing a work-life balance.
- Opportunities for career progression within the company.
If you are interested and feel you possess the skills for this opportunity, attach your CV through the tab below or call Kevin 087 3813866
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Head of Buying
My client, one of Ireland’s leading food retail and wholesale companies is seeking a strategic and commercial Head of Buying to join their well-established team. The successful candidate will be tasked with overseeing the commercial metrics across various categories within both the retail and wholesale sectors. Additionally, they will lead and manage the trading teams.
As the Head of Buying, you’ll spearhead dynamic strategies for product categories, ensuring financial targets like budgeted margin and LTA are met. You’ll foster key supplier relationships and drive impactful agendas with preferred partners.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile working
- Car Allowance
Responsibilities of this Head of Buying role include:
- Meeting sales and margin targets for your categories and central billing units.
- Enhancing group terms and conditions through negotiations with suppliers in line with the overall strategy.
- Crafting partnership agendas with the client’s preferred supplier partners.
- Managing and nurturing a specific portfolio of suppliers and brands.
- Steering brand portfolio management, including introducing new brands and phasing out existing ones as per market demands.
- Achieving budgeted LTA, Marketing, and other purchasing income streams.
- Improving retailer gross margins while maintaining the price file.
- Identifying and capitalising on new sales opportunities and suppliers.
- Sourcing products for retail and wholesale promotions.
- Meeting customer demands regarding range, pricing, presentation, and promotions.
- Conducting regular retailer visits to identify business prospects and boost sales.
- Ensuring commercial and sales teams effectively manage regulatory and legislative changes.
- Collaborating with and supporting other commercial and replenishment team members for cohesive divisional operations.
Requirements of this Head of Buying role include:
- Bachelor’s degree /MBA or similar
- Experience working with Buying within the FMCG sector
- Strategic thinking ability
- Excellent analytical & negotiation skills
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and yet lead & inspire a team.
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 Aoife Clarke 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
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Butcher-
Excel Recruitment is thrilled to announce we are recruiting a Butcher to join our client, a top business in the food service industry. This is an unmissable opportunity for an experienced Butcher to gain experience working with the highest quality meats.
Salary Package: €38 – €44k
The responsibilities of a Butcher include:
- Boning, trimming and cutting meat
- Upholding HACCP and Food Safety requirements, to the highest possible standards
- Managing stock rotation and inventory
- Providing engaging and professional customer service
- Preparing eye-catching displays of fresh merchandise
- Receiving, inspecting, and storing meat and meat products upon delivery
- Operating food production equipment
Who you are as a Butcher:
- Experienced working in a traditional or supermarket butcher counter
- Excellent communication and customer service skills
- A passion for fresh, locally sourced foods
- Ability to work with a team
If you are interested in this job, or any other Butcher jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, please apply directly via the link below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
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Beauty Buyer
My client, a luxury retailer in beauty, fashion, home & living, gifts, and much more is seeking to recruit a Beauty Buyer. The successful candidate will develop the business strategies by sourcing, selecting, and purchasing a broad range of beauty brands. Dublin City based.
Package
- Generous salary doe
- Bonus
- Pension
- Agile Working
- Staff Discount
Responsibilities include:
- Collaborate with the Buying Director to devise and execute a robust commercial and creative strategy for the designated area.
- Demonstrate a strong commercial orientation, adeptness with budgets, and a track record of achieving commercial objectives.
- Exercise purchasing authority guided by a sound commercial framework to drive sales and profitability.
- Stay attuned to shifts in public opinion and consumer preferences, leveraging expertise in Beauty Brands to spearhead category-sourcing efforts.
- Conduct sales analysis to pinpoint areas for enhancement, leveraging experience to cultivate and fortify commercial relationships with suppliers and partners, while assessing and appraising current suppliers.
- Negotiate favourable terms with suppliers, encompassing margins, trade discounts, and markdown support.
- Ensure diligent management of vendor terms, overseeing monthly gross profit reports and adherence to cost and payroll stipulations.
- Maintain comprehensive oversight of all inventory-related data and insights, including season forecasting, OTB, stock levels, clearance, RTV, and breakstocks across all brands.
- Assess brand performance through thorough analysis and manage existing brands accordingly.
- Foster regular communication with the Head of Digital and their teams to optimise beauty category placement and productivity across digital platforms.
- Engage with Beauty Department managers and General Managers to optimise merchandise allocation for space utilisation, maximising productivity and cost efficiency per square foot, and ensuring impeccable presentation.
Requirements include:
- Commercially focused, experience with budgets, and the ability to achieve revenue growth.
- An experienced people manager with experience leading, training & developing a buying team.
- Ambitious and target focused.
- Proven track record of managing relationships.
- Strong influencing skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and a strong negotiator.
- Highly organised and able to manage multiple projects.
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 Aoife Clarke 01 871 7613 for more information. Unfortunately, due to volume only suitable applicants can be contacted.
Excel Healthcare Recruitment are looking to recruit a Pharmacy Technician in Stillorgan. Dublin 18. Our client who are growing in the industry are on the lookout for an ambitious person who will fit in well with an aspiring team.
Location: Stillorgan, Dublin 18
Hours: 40 hours
Contract: Permanent
Salary Range – 35,000 to 38,000 per annum
Benefits on offer:
Pension Contribution
The Pharmacy Technician job:
To support the Managing pharmacist in the dispensary in a busy and challenging environment. Working to agreed operating procedures within the pharmacy to maintain the highest ethical standards and deliver excellent customer care.
Pharmacy Technician duties:
- To accurately receive, record and assemble prescriptions, issue the appropriate receipts and inform the Pharmacists of any changes in drug therapy and interactions between prescribed medications.
- To serve customers over the counter medicines and other pharmacy products as required.
- To fulfil the request for specific over the counter medicines appropriately using WWHAM questioning and recommend a suitable medicine referring to the Pharmacist where appropriate.
- To ensure the smooth running of the dispensary, including, maintaining computer records and ensure that the paperwork pertaining to the various schemes is kept up to date and in line with Company procedures.
Pharmacy Technician must:
- IPU Pharmacy Technician course or Higher Certificate in Pharmacy Technician Studies.
If you are interested in this Pharmacy Technician job, please apply below to Barbara with your CV. All applications will be treated in strictest confidence.
AISBAR
Store Manager – Dublin
If you are looking to grow your career with a well-renowned retailer, then we have the role for you! Excel Recruitment is thrilled to announce we are seeking a Store Manager to join our client’s team in Dublin.
This is the perfect opportunity for a Store Manager looking for a fresh new challenge or an experienced Assistant Manager ready to take the next step in their career. The ideal candidate for this job will have a proven track record of management experience in a retail environment and will be passionate about customer service and driving sales.
Salary: €40k – €45k
Responsibilities:
- Take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of a busy retail store
- Effectively manage staff and motivate them to meet and exceed KPIs
- Analyse and understand daily, weekly, and monthly reports regarding sales, waste, and margins to ensure the growth and profitability of each store
- Ensuring that all regulations and standards are met regarding HACCP, food safety, stock control and waste management
- Reviewing staff performance regularly, creating staff rosters, and ensuring overall high standards of the store
Requirements:
- Strong communication skills
- Excellent team leadership skills
- Previous experience managing a team of staff
- An ambitious individual with the capacity to drive sales and standards in-store
If you are interested in this Store Manager job opportunity or any grocery retail job, then please apply to Scott Long via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Team Leader – Dublin 12
Are you an experienced Retail Manager looking to join an award-winning chain with a fantastic culture and excellent work/life balance? Our client, a leading big box retailer is seeking to recruit a Team Leader to join their busy store in Dublin 12. We are looking to hear from strong people leaders with grocery, non-food, or high-volume fashion experience.
With stores nationwide and rewarded as an excellent place to work, this is an exciting opportunity suited to a commercial and operational Retail Manager with strong business acumen, experience in managing large teams, and a proven track record in delivering KPIs.
Salary package:
- Salary up to 35K
- 39 hour contract
- Every 2nd weekend off
- Company pension
- Paid maternity and parental leave
- Bonus
- Discount
- Wellness initiatives
Skills and experience required for this job:
- 2+ years of management experience in grocery, non-food, or high-volume fashion retail
- Experience in managing a large turnover is essential
- An inspirational leader with experience in leading teams of 20+
- Excellent commercial, visual, and customer service skills
- Target-driven with a commercial focus
- Excellent operational and planning skills
Responsibilities of this job:
- Support the Store and Deputy Manager with the daily running of the store
- Communicate and drive all KPIs across the team
- Managing the performance of your direct team
- Ensure exceptional customer service is in place throughout the store
- Ensure all store policies and procedures are carried out and adhered to at all times
- Analyse sales reports and react accordingly to grow profits, margins, and sales
Should you be interested in hearing more about this Team Leader job and have the skills and experience required, please apply through the link below and Jade will look after your application.
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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 Speciailist 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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Food-Hall General Manager
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced General Manager to join our award-winning Food-Hall client in North Dublin
Salary: €50-€55k DOE
Our client has been offering their customers top-level service and products for over a century, as a family business their customers are at the heart of what they do. They have a reputation for quality and excellent customer service that has become a core part of their business and has allowed them to see continued success over the years. With their wealth of history behind them and their product offering being known nationally as some of the best available, the ideal candidate will come with a passion and drive to continue the families success.
This is an amazing opportunity for a tenured manager who has a passion for all things food and providing an ever-lasting 5-star customer service experience! This General Manager may have come from Grocery Retail, Hospitality or Multi-Unit Food background. Our clients seek this manager to deliver top-level customer service, provide and promote best-in-class products and lead this business to the next level.
As General Manager you will be fully responsible for the operational management of the store and the several departments in place within the store. This role is a highly focused operational and commercial role, working alongside the owners.
Key duties & responsibilities:
- Provide leadership for the Store teams in all Operational, Commercial and Business duties. Oversee the management and control of all departments within the store regarding targets, labour and margin control
- Manage Store workflow and activities, proper storage, inventory accuracy, reports and action to reduce loss
- Manage the varying department’s requirements in terms of stock control, talent management, customer service delivery and department target achievement
- Develop weekly reports outlining store performance, missed opportunities and plans to drive revenue /reduce costs across all departments
- Stock control of all goods and production to minimise waste and maximise profit across store
- Monthly meetings with each department to discuss the performance of the store and generate new revenue-producing ideas
- Recruit, train and maintain talent within the store across each department.
- Responsible for introducing and actioning the owners vision for the store and delivering quality service to customers in both retail and hospitality settings
- Ensure the implementation and monitoring of all Food Safety, Health and Safety, and Operational procedures to ensure first-class standards across the store
Requirements:
- Senior retail grocery and/ or hospitality experience – minimum 5 years
- Expert understanding of related aspects of retail processes and/or systems e.g. planning, procurement, inventory, stock management, cash administration, labour management, HR requirements, commercial and customer relations
- Able to manage resources and delegate appropriately to your team, including Department Management, Head Chefs and Team leaders
- Expert understanding of ever-changing retail grocery, fresh food and hospitality landscapes
- Experience with having P&L responsibility, budget management, and the ability to create and maintain various management reports.
- Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to interface effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organisation and work cross-culturally
- Strong conflict management and decision-making skills
If you are interested in this job, or any other roles on the Excel Recruitment website please apply via the website, the link below or contact me, Alan Treacy 01 8717625 to discuss potential job opportunities. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
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Chef
Would you like to get paid for every hour you work?
Temporary and Full-Time Chef Jobs Available in Dblin and surrounding areas.
Excel Recruitment is looking for Qualified Chefs for temporary work in Healthcare and Contract Catering units across all areas of Dublin.
Whether you are looking for 1-2 days or 5-7 days per week we have work for you! We have a wide range of temporary and permanent Chefs Jobs at all levels in a variety of Healthcare, and contract catering across all areas of Dublin. Whether you are between jobs, already working part-time, or looking for a few extra hours to save for a special occasion or holiday, we have plenty of opportunities for you to earn a great hourly rate. All experience levels are welcome and having worked in all sections would be an advantage. While working as a Temp Chef with our company, our Permanent Recruiters who are actively looking for staff could offer you a full-time position.
Chef Job Responsibilities
- Prepare all food items to order as requested within specified time limits
- Wash and clean raw food products and set up for service
- Prepare portions of meat, fish, and poultry
- Prepare desserts and cakes when required
- Minimize waste
- Label all food items for food safety and shelf-life standards and follow HACCP procedures
- Comply with food safety and temperature standards
- Keep the kitchen area neat, clean, and sanitary
- Stock control of food items in your section according to specifications
Chef Job Requirements
- Experience as a Chef in a fast-paced kitchen
- Full-Service restaurant kitchen experience is desired
- Adjust to high-pressure situations in a busy kitchen
- Conduct yourself professionally at all times while setting the standard for all team members
- Express ideas and convey information, effectively, and professionally
- Strong communication skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Chef Qualifications
Benefits
Here at Excel Recruitment, we offer excellent rates of pay, paid holidays, the ability to choose shifts that would suit you, and dedicated consultants who are always ready to help.
If you would like to apply for this Chef job, please attach a CV for the attention of Dileta or call directly on 018717629.
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