Job title: Assistant manager Location: Centra Banbridge Job type: Full time, 37.5 hour permanent Join our family at Musgrave 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 19 market leading food and beverage brands that include SuperValu, Centra, Frank and Honest and Musgrave Market Place. 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 the world, and we will support our suppliers and customers to make a difference too. Our people are the heart of our business. As our greatest asset, they make Musgrave a great place to work and in return we aim to be the very best place to work, grow and thrive. We are now inviting applications for the position of Assistant manager. The successful candidate must be flexible to work days, evenings and weekends. This type of role will have an agreed shift pattern set within the store opening hours. Shortlisted candidates will have the opportunity to discuss working hours and shift patterns in further detail at the interview. Candidates must be able to travel to the Store via car, public transport or other to fulfil shift requirements. The Role; To work closely with the Store Manager in the daily operation of a store, The successful candidate will ensure that all colleagues and assets are engaged and managed to deliver a profitable store. In addition, you will deputise in the absence of the store manager, as and when required. What youll be doing Support the store manager to deliver on store KPIs. Support the store manager to maximise store sales and profitability. Support the store manager to deliver consistently high store standards in line with auditing. Support the store manager with stock take preparation as well as utilising action plans to improve stock take results. Champion a culture of safe place to work for colleagues by leading by example on food safety, health and safety and compliance. Champion a culture of safe place to work for colleagues by leading by example on food safety, health and safety and compliance. Champion and lead excellent customer service for the store. Champion social media for your store to drive sales. Ensure customer availability of products by overseeing store ordering. Support your store manager to manage the team by completing, but not limited to the following; roster writing, return to work interviews, investigation and/or note taking in line with company disciplinary and grievance policies, recruitment, inductions, training & development, appraisals, and performance management. All whilst ensuring full compliance with the company employment policies. Support your store manager to manage store teams to deliver, thrive and unlock their potential. Support your store manager to engage with store colleagues, the local community and charity partners. You may be required to cover post office and cash with appropriate training, as and when required as part of this role. Whats in it for you? A competitive hourly rate Weekly pay Enhanced maternity pay, eligibility applies Paternity pay, eligibility applies Employee Assist Programme Wellbeing incentives Discount card for store shopping, for you and one nominated user Learning and development opportunities for career progression Company uniform As well as extra discounts on days out, cinema tickets and much more What were looking for Essential At least 2 years recent experience in a busy convenience or supermarket at Supervisor level within a sales-based environment with some experience of margin GCSE Maths and English,Grade C or above (or equivalent) and or further education in related discipline Proven experience in the areas of stock control, people skills, cost control, rota planning, HACCP implementation Demonstrate excellent communication skills Working knowledge of Microsoft Office packages Desirable Good working knowledge of all fresh food areas Good knowledge of retail stock take preparation and execution Post Office, off licence, forecourt experience Are you ready to make a difference? Apply now and join is in creating a future where business success and positive change go hand in hand 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.