What are the responsibilities and job description for the Deli Manager/Chargehand position at Centra?
Job Ref
50605
Job Title
Deli Manager/Chargehand
Job Type
Full time
Location:
Westport
Salary
On Application
Closing Date For Applications
16-01-2026
Job Description
Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be
50605
Job Title
Deli Manager/Chargehand
Job Type
Full time
Location:
Westport
Salary
On Application
Closing Date For Applications
16-01-2026
Job Description
Main purpose of the role:
Ensure the Deli Department operates efficiently and effectively at all times and provides our customers with excellent quality products and services.
The Ideal Candidate Will Have/be
- 2 years`experience in a Supervisor/Manager role is desirable
- 1 years` experience in a role with indepth experience to fresh food is desirable
- Experience in successfully achieving sales targets and KPIs
- Experience in gross profit and margins is essential
- Fully trained in HACCP and food safety, and has experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements
- Experience in ordering for deli departments and managing waste within a fresh food department
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word)
- Numerical skills
- Ability to roster and adhere to budgets
- Excellent communication skills
- Have a true passion for the food industry and as such be creative and innovative with the fresh offering
- Customer focused manager who can build a quality and loyal customer base
- The ability to inspire, lead and motivate employees through support and development.
- Actively live Centra brand-values i.e. Proud, Energetic, Imaginative and Community-Based
- Prepare the presentation and layout of the deli serve over
- Drive sales and margin across all key areas of the deli
- Responsible for KPIs such as sales, margin, waste management, pricing and promotional displays
- Implement planograms correctly
- Minimise waste and shrink in the department
- Bring new ideas to the department on fresh food innovation through regular research and benchmarking against competitors
- Demonstrate your passion for quality food by sharing knowledge, recipes and personal recommendations with shoppers;
- Train all new employees to the deli
- Deal with all customer queries and efficiently, professionally and consistent with store policy
- Engage with new initiatives and embrace new ways of working.