Job Description
Due to an internal promotion an exciting opportunity is now available and applications are invited for the position of Site Operations Manager at the multi award winning Monread Fare forecourt services facility, one of the leading fuel, convenience and fast & fresh food locations in Kildare. This senior leadership role within Lidon group entails overall responsibility for operation of the site. The ideal candidate will have substantial store management experience in a busy retail and food environment and possess a highly driven, people and goal oriented mindset. They must be able to demonstrate prior excellence in people and organisation management and have the ability to deliver on KPIs while maintaining the highest customer service standards through a motivated and productive team. The position will suit someone with a proven retail management record looking for a new challenge in a multifaceted, fast paced 24x7 environment. The role is supported by a number of off-site group functions including finance, HR, maintenance, marketing and fresh food expertise. Our ideal candidate will embody the following skills and attributes: Minimum of five years senior management experience Excellent people management and communications skills Experienced in the areas of talent acquisition, retention & staff development Customer service focused Proven ability to manage and perform in pressurised situations Strong sales, marketing and PR focused front facing ambassador Commercial and financial acumen Innovative and forward looking in the context of site development Strong leadership & organisational skills Structured and goal oriented work approach Attention to detail: Sets and expects highest standards in all aspects of the site presentation and operation and leads by example Strong rapport with site staff, suppliers and customers Responsible for creating and maintaining a positive, respectful and stable work environment. Familiar with relevant Health & Safety and HACCP regulations Trustworthy and discreet This is full-time and permanent site-based position on a flexible five days over seven working arrangement. Salary and benefits negotiable Monread Fare ispart of the Lidon Group which is a group of sister associated companies owned and run by members of the Fitzpatrick family who have been in business since 1954. The group operates across a variety of industries including motor dealerships, agricultural machinery and forecourt convenience and fresh food & beverage offerings. Monread Fare encompasses several food and beverage outlets including Chopped, Zambrero, Papa Johns & Chicken Guys, Insomnia, Off Beat Donuts in addition to Spar convenience store and Texaco. Our approx. 45 member friendly and helpful team is focused ondelivering excellence in customer service with theaim to be a planned and unique destination of choice, offering commuters convenience with consistently high quality fresh food and facilities, all making for an excellent customer experience. *** At this time we do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies*** Skills: Organisational Skills People Management Customer Service Financial