SuperValu Careers

Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the store operates efficiently and effectively and provide our customers with the very best customer service and fresh food offering at all times in a clean, safe environment. To deliver on key store targets (sales and profitability) through effective management of people and operations.

The ideal candidate will have/be:
- 2 years` experience in a relevant position is desirable
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Experience balancing cash/tills
- Excellent communication skills
- Good delegation skills
- Highly driven with a strong work ethic
- An understanding of how to achieve KPIs and targets
- 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
- Implement planograms correctly and ensure the correct range is in place in store
- Merchandise and present the store to the highest standard
- Approachable and a role model who leads by example and encourages teamwork and fosters a positive attitude and atmosphere in the workplace
- Ability to develop and promote good communication between employees and management in a safe, respectful and inclusive environment
- Support Store Manager in the development and training of the team and in ensuring the smooth running of the store
- Manage employee performance, giving regular feedback, recognition and encouragement
- Deal with all customer queries efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy
- Understand achieving margins in all departments
- Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.

Assistant Manager Opportunity at Moriarty`s Super Valu, Skerries, Co. Dublin.

The Moriarty Group is an Irish owned company involved in both the Retail Grocery and Hospitality Industries. The company`s portfolio currently comprises of three large Super Valu Supermarkets in Balbriggan and Skerries in North County Dublin and Palmerstown, Dublin 20. The company also owns two 4* Hotels, the Bracken Court Hotel, Balbriggan, North County Dublin and the Courtyard Hotel, Leixlip, Co. Kildare. The company currently employee`s approximately 550 people.

The Moriarty Group of Super Valu's are 3 of the largest Super Valu stores in the Dublin area. We are currently seeking to recruit an experienced Assistant Manager to join our management team in our Skerries store.

The store is approximately 16,000 sq ft in size with a staff of approximately 90 people. The store offers customers a fresh modern shopping environment with a particular focus on Fresh Foods and Customer Care.

If you have a minimum of 1- 2 years` experience as an Assistant Manager and if you share our passion and enthusiasm for fresh foods and customer care this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

The Role:

The Assistant Manager is the No. 3 Management position in the store. This is a full-time position working an average of 45 hours per week, 5 days over 7 to include weekends and public holidays.

Main Duties:

• Work as part of the store`s management team.
• Assist the Store/Deputy Store Manager in the day to day running of our busy store.
• Manage a team of up to 40 staff when on duty (90 staff in total).
• Stock ordering and control.
• HACCP duties.
• Keyholder duties
• Product displays.
• Ensuring that the store is ready for business on a daily basis to the required standards.
• Ensuring the highest quality product is displayed at all times in all departments.
• Providing a high level of customer service at all times.
• Staff management and development.
• Staff Training.
• Security Awareness.

Requirements:

The successful candidate must have:

• 3-4 years retail management experience with a minimum of 1-2 years at assistant manager level within a busy supermarket - this experienceis essential.
• Previous experience within a Super Valu/Centra store is desirable as you will have gained experience on the GOLD System, however, this is not essential.
• HACCP trained.
• Be fluent in the English Language both written and spoken.
• An excellent knowledge of the retail grocery industry and current trends therein.
• Strong organisational skills.
• Previous experience of staff training & development.
• Excellent communications skills.
• Excellent people management skills.
• Excellent security awareness.
• Good understanding of weekly financial reports.
• Be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Must be fluent in the English both spoken and written.
• Must be available for early starts and late finishes.

Benefits:

• Free parking
• Group Pension Scheme
• Group Health Insurance (Reduced Rates)
• Excellent Training Opportunities
• Staff Reward & Recognition Initiatives
• Employee Assistance Programme