Job Description
Musgrave is one of the Europes most successful family-owned businesses with a 140-year heritage in food and brand innovation, supporting communities across the island of Ireland and Spain. Every day we feed one in three people in Ireland through 11 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and MusgraveMarketPlace. We support thousands of retail and foodservice family businesses who live and work in the heart of the communities they serve. We are committed to becoming the most trusted and sustainable business in Ireland and we are making changes across the company to make sure that happens. We want to make a positive impact on theworldand we will support our suppliers and customers to make a difference too. This position is in our LimerickMarketPlace. This role is responsible for the daily operation of the Chill/Freeze/Foodservice departments. Responsible for sales, margin, waste, range execution, replenishment, picking and compliance within the chill/freeze department. Build strong influential relationships with customers to understand and meet their needs. Consistently deliver excellent service to customers, focusing on maximising profitable sales to the customers and growing the customer`s loyalty to Musgrave. Ensure all areas of the Chill/Freeze department are merchandised to the highest standards. Execute promotions in line with promotional guidelines. Work in partnership with the re-order team to always ensure correct stock levels and take responsibility for specific orders where relevant. Achieve full compliance on all Standard Operating procedures. Control waste, markdown and shrinkage within the Chill Freeze department Implement effective stock management principles including cycle counting, date checks and stock rotation. Ensure strict adherence to HACCP requirements and all required records are accurately recorded and maintained. Consistently achieve and improve all operational KPIs (standards, availability, wastage, labour, mystery shopper etc.), achieve all H&S, HACCP and SOP audits. Regularly monitor and evaluate performance and standards and take relevant and necessary actions to achieve results. Build and sustain a high performing engaged team by providing clear direction, stretch targets, regular reviews to manage all levels of performance (proactively manage under performance and recognise and encourage high performance) Demonstrate the Musgrave leadership skills and values holding self and others accountable for meeting and exceeding objectives. Maximise the potential of team members to encourage and sponsor talent to ensure succession within the branch and across the Group Ensure departments are appropriately resourced to achieve maximum efficiencies and productivity in most cost-effective manner Ongoing training and development of all colleagues Communicate clearly and positively to engage all colleagues to ensure they understand their role in delivering the brand (business/branch objectives) Ensure total awareness of legislative requirements and company policy and procedure regarding Health and Safety, Environmental Health and legal considerations of the food environment Experience, Skills and Education The successful candidate will have: 3-5 years` experience working within a fresh/chill freeze department in a retail/wholesale business is essential. Understands and is familiar with the grocery retail and/or foodservice markets. 1-2 years` experience in leading a team Musgrave is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from diverse candidates. If we can make any accommodations to enable you to be the best version of yourself during the interview, please let us know.