SuperValu Careers

Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the Checkout Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent customer service.

The ideal candidate will have/be:
- 1 years` experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable
- 1 year`s checkout experience
- Ability to balance tills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to engage with and prioritise customer needs
- Strong attention to detail, organised and flexible
- Ability to use own initiative and work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

Main Duties:
- Actively live SuperValu brand-values i.e. Genuine, Passion for Food, Vibrant, Committed, Innovative and Imaginative
- Drive sales through KPI reports, financial reports, brand initiatives, customer initiatives and employee knowledge
- Ensure all staff reporting to you are competent in any duties required and are given adequate training relevant to their tasks
- Merchandise and present the department to the highest standard at all times
- Attend and engage in management meetings and bring learnings and builds back to the team
- Enhance product knowledge by gaining information from a range of sources and share ideas, suggestions, builds on existing procedures/processes with employees and management.

Checkout Manager Opportunity at Moriarty`s Super Valu, Balbriggan, 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 Checkout Manager to join our checkout team on a full-time basis in our Balbriggan Store.

If you have a minimum of 1-2 years` experience managing/supervising a busy checkout department within a fast-paced retail grocery environment and if you share our passion and enthusiasm for customer care this could be an excellent opportunity for you.

Balbriggan is a coastal town located in North County Dublin approximately 20 minute`s drive from Dublin Airport. The town enjoys excellent train and bus links to Dublin City to the south and Drogheda/Dundalk to the North.

The Role:

This is a full-time position, working an average of 42.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7 to include weekends, and public holidays - (candidates must be available to work a mix of both early and late shifts).

Main Duties:

• Overall management of a busy checkout department.
• Ensuring the smooth running of the department on a day-to-day basis.
• Supervision of a team of up to 8/10 people when on duty.
• Rostering for a team of approx. 25 people including the departments supervisory team.
• Queue management.
• Ensuring all staff have the tools required to complete their role.
• Covering the customer service desk by assisting customers with questions/queries.
• Overseeing the store end of the home delivery service.
• Departmental housekeeping duties.
• Ensuring that all legislation relevant to the department is adhered to.
• Staff training and development.
• Stepping in to cover a till point at busy times (if and when needed).
• Assisting the store manager in other areas of the store if/when required.
• Ensuring COVID-19 procedures compliance.

Requirements:

• Must have at least 2 years` experience as a checkout manager/supervisor within a busy retail grocery environment - this is essential.
• Previous experience working within a Super Valu/Centra property would be desirable but is not essential.
• Must be experienced in using a till/cash register system.
• Must be able to remain calm in a busy environment.
• Must have experience in a front-line role - looking after customers.
• Must have strong people management skills.
• Must be fluent in the English Language both written and spoken.
• Must be able to multi-task.
• Must have strong communications skills.
• Must have strong organisational skills.
• Must have staff training & development experience.
• Must be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative.
• Must be available for early starts (7.00/8.00am), late finishes (9.00/10.00pm) and weekend work.

Benefits:

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