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Shaws Department Stores in Mullingar is expanding its management team and is currently looking to recruit a dynamic and motivated Team Leader to join the team. This is a full-time position, and the successful candidate must be available to work five days a week over a 7 day roster. As a Team Leader in our store, you'll be at the heart of our operations, guiding and motivating a team of retail assistants to deliver exceptional service every day. You'll play a key role in creating a positive shopping experience for our customers, ensuring smooth store operations and helping drive the overall success of the team. Key Responsibilities: If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career – we can't wait to meet you. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Team Leader
Shaws Department Stores, based in the Crescent Shopping Centre, Limerick, is expanding its management team and is currently looking to recruit dynamic and motivated Team Leaders to join us. These are full-time positions, and the successful candidates must be available to work five days a week, including weekends. As a Team Leader in our store, you'll be at the heart of our operations, guiding and motivating a team of retail assistants to deliver exceptional service every day. You'll play a key role in creating a positive shopping experience for our customers, ensuring smooth store operations and helping drive the overall success of the team. Key Responsibilities: If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you and you meet the criteria, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now and take the next step in your career – we can't wait to meet you. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retail Assistants
Shaws Department Stores now have vacancies for part-time Sales Assistants in our Ballina store. Established over 160 years ago, Shaws has become a trusted, much loved brand and one of Ireland's leading department store retailers. An Irish family-owned business to this day, we enjoy a rich heritage that is steeped in tradition. Our goal is to provide quality products, unmatched service and expert knowledge for all our customers nationwide. Job Purpose: We are looking for part-time assistants to work in our stock room and in our Menswear Department. The main purpose of these roles are to assist and serve customers and to care for the stock, including its administration, storage, presentation and security. Main Duties: · Ensure customers are looked after promptly and politely, answering any queries that they may have. · Adhere to till procedures. · Merchandise stock in the correct manner · Replenish stock on display where required. · Receive, check and stock deliveries. · Ensure store fixtures and fittings are clean and presentable at all times. · Maintain a high level of security for both cash and stock. · Complete stock counts and audits as necessary · Compile orders from suppliers as required. · Observe all Health & Safety procedures and protocols. The Successful Candidate: · Must have a passion for retail and thrive on customer interaction. · Will be positive and motivated. · Will be an excellent communicator who enjoys working as part of a team. · Will be reliable and a good timekeeper. Previous experience is an advantage however full training will be provided. Applicants must be fully flexible to work shifts over a 7 day roster. Availability for midweek shifts is essential. If this sounds like your next ideal career move, then we would love to hear from you. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Retail Assistant
Shaws Department Stores now have a vacancy for a part-time Retail Sales Assistants in Fermoy. Established over 150 years ago, Shaws has become a trusted, much loved brand and one of Ireland's leading department store retailers. An Irish family-owned business to this day, we enjoy a rich heritage that is steeped in tradition. Our goal is to provide quality products, unmatched service and expert knowledge for all our customers nationwide. Job Purpose: To assist and serve customers with the purchase of retail products. To care for the stock, including its administration, storage, presentation and security. Main Duties: · Ensure customers are looked after promptly and politely, answering any queries that they may have. · Adhere to till procedures. · Merchandise stock in the correct manner · Replenish stock on display where required. · Receive, check and stock deliveries. · Ensure store fixtures and fittings are clean and presentable at all times. · Maintain a high level of security for both cash and stock. · Complete stock counts and audits as necessary · Compile orders from suppliers as required. · Observe all Health & Safety procedures and protocols. The Successful Candidate: · Must have a passion for retail and thrive on customer interaction. · Will be positive and motivated. · Will be an excellent communicator who enjoys working as part of a team. · Will be reliable and a good timekeeper. Previous experience is an advantage however full training will be provided. Applicants must be fully flexible to work shifts over a 7 day roster. Availability for midweek shifts is essential - this position will not suit students returning to school/college in September. If this sounds like your next ideal career move, then we would love to hear from you. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Assistant Manager
Avoca operates in 13 stores across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far. We are currently hiring an Assistant Manager in our Kildare Village store. As the Assistant Manager, you will be actively involved in assisting the store manager in motivating and developing a team of highly trained sales people to drive sales forward and achieve store targets. You will you play a key role in adapting and applying clear practices and procedures across the store from, team management and training, logistics, administration, stock management, shrinkage, customer service and cash management. In the absence of the Store Manager you will effectively manage all store operations, ensuring consistency and compliance with all company policies and procedures. Consistently creates a welcoming environment for the customer by greeting and assisting; as well as quickly responding to customer inquiries and needs. The role will have responsibility for the below key areas: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Cafe Manager
Avoca operates in 13 stores across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far. Are you looking for the next step in your F&B career? Are you looking for a hospitality role with a fantastic work life balance? Do you want to work with the best local ingredients and trend setting products? We are searching for an experienced Cafe Manager to support the front of house team in our busy restaurant in our Avoca Dunboyne store. Your day to day; • Being hands on in supporting the team serving during busy service • Leading a shift, ensuring our guests receive the highest standards of service. • Supporting, motivating and developing the team. • Rota management, to ensure staffing needs are met in line with budget requirements • Host and run events, conferences, brand led tastings. • Face of the café, being the first point of call for customer relations. • Drive innovation, embrace change and support the team in the delivery of new concepts • Staff training and development – ensuring all employees are adequately trained in areas such as tills, coffee training, merchandising, HACCP/Food safety • Full compliance with health & safety and Food Safety requirements throughout our operations Who are we looking for? As Cafe Manager, you will need to be proactive and ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operations within your department. This is a hands-on role so you will need to be comfortable with rolling up your sleeves and getting involved with service. We need someone with previous experience of working within a busy, food-led operation – exposure to supervisory or management duties is essential. Our business is open all day every day so you will need to be flexible with the times you can work. However, enjoy the benefit of a great work life balance within a hospitality environment as this position is predominantly day times due to the nature of our operating hours. In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with. • A fun and engaging & supportive working environment • Competitive salary, dependent on experience • 20 days annual leave with 10 bank holidays • Access to discounts on everyday purchases and amazing Avoca products • Life assurance and Pension Scheme • Bespoke training programmes accessible to all • Employee Assistance Programme. • Cycle To Work Scheme Avoca is an equal opportunities employer. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Butcher
Avoca operates in 13 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far. Butcher - Avoca Dunboyne Job Specification As an Avoca Butcher, you are responsible for supporting the Butcher Team in delivering consistently high-quality butcher products in various Avoca branches as required. Key Responsibilities · Preparing and presenting butcher product in accordance with approved recipes and to a very high standard. · Following all HACCP and food safety regulations, as well as any additional in-house SOPs, labelling requirements etc. · Preparation and production of butcher product to be sent to Avoca stores in line with internal ordering processes and procedures. · Excellent customer service, for both internal and external customers. · Maintaining good relationships with suppliers while remaining vigilant regarding quality and pricing. Key Requirements · Time-keeping – Excellent timekeeping and attendance is required in this role. · Communication – Due to the changeable nature of this role, regular communication is required between you and your line manager in order to maximize efficiency. · Flexibility – The nature of the business is dependent on customer service which requires certain aspects of flexibility such as roster changes, cover on days that are short-staffed in all areas of the butcher sections as needed. You will be notified of these changes by your line manager · High Standards of Quality – A consistent level of quality is required, in keeping with Avoca high standards in all stores. Why work with us? We're always on the lookout for likeminded folks to join our merry band of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Visual Merchandiser
Avoca operates in 13 locations across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland’s most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far. Visual Merchandiser About The Role: This is an exciting opportunity to be creative and work in a fast paced retail and food environment. Weekly implementing the visual direction and following the guidelines given by head of visual merchandising. Maintaining the visual standards in the store and supporting on delivering amazing Visual merchandising and displays while working closely with both the in store food/retail team and the VM team. Responsibilities · Be aware of visual direction provided by Head of Visual Merchandising, using this direction to effectively enforce the creative vision. · Reading and analysing sales figures and making floor plans accordingly · Working in a fast paced environment alongside the in store team on a daily bases and the mobile VM team weekly to ensure the standards are being met. Requirements · Have proven solid experience in field of Visual Merchandising · Have a strong merchandising portfolio · Be a creative and innovative thinker · Be able to analyse sales merchandising reports and survey results · Be knowledgeable in current visual merchandising best practices · Have good problem solving skills, spatial awareness and dexterity · Be happy to work in a team · Be fully flexible during the working week Why work with us? We're always on the lookout for likeminded folks to join our merry band of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
Learning & Development Specialist
Avoca Training & Development Specialist This new & exciting hands-on role is pivotal in re-invigorating Avoca’s customer service experience across its cafés, food halls, restaurants & retail spaces whilst contributing to our growth agenda. We are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous learning and development. We believe in empowering our frontline team members through innovative training programs and collaborative learning environments. Join our team and help us elevate our talent development initiatives to new heights. The successful candidate will be a key stakeholder in enhancing the learning experiences in Avoca of primarily Frontline team members. They’ll also play an integral part in supporting the career paths across Avoca’s 1,000 team members. Base can be in any of the following stores: Dunboyne, Kilmac or Rathcoole (travel between stores required) Key Role & Responsibilities Training: CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
General Manager
Role Purpose: The General Manager is responsible for the operational management of their store. This role is a highly focused operational and commercial role. Together with the Avoca Regional Manager, the General Manager will have responsibility for delivering financial commitments in terms of revenue and trading profit for the Departments in their store and the store in general. The GM will be required to implement company strategy for driving revenue, margin, income, associated overhead costs and the P&L AOI (Annual Operating Income)/MC (Margin Contribution) within the Avoca store business. Working collaboratively with support functions and store teams the GM will be accountable for implementation of store operation programs. The GM will have responsibility for implementation of people activities which will include recognition and engagement programs and communication of our Mission/Vision and Values. Avoca’s General Manager is responsible for overseeing the entire Non-Food Retail, Food Hall Retail and Food Business including Concessions. To ensure that Store Operations is maintained at optimal levels and group operational standards are maintained to a level consistent with Food Safety, Safety, Business Excellence, Commercial and Operational requirements and deliver on group P&L targets. This involves managing a team of management and all business operations to ensure Avoca produces a high-quality customer experience, while generating revenue. Ensures operational standards are maintained throughout the entire store, ranging from revenue, margin, and income targets through to labour and direct costs. Delivers on all Business requirements to ensure the set targets are achieved on the store P&L. Key duties & responsibilities: · Provide leadership for the Store teams in all Operational, Commercial and Business duties across the store Oversee the management and control of the Non-Food Retail, Food Retail and Food business, while maintaining the heritage of the Avoca Retail & Food brand. · Ensure all Avoca Departments are operated efficiently and in compliance with Food Safety Quality standards, Safety, Business Excellence, Commercial, Marketing, Buying, Creative and Legal requirements. Establish processes and controls for assigned inventories, including FIFO, shelf-life management, temperature and HACCP controls. · Work with Avoca & Aramark support teams to attain optimum inventory level within the planned budget and meet planned inventory turns across stores. · Manage Store workflow and activities, proper storage, inventory accuracy, reports and action to reduce loss. · Implement robust processes and establish Operational routines with a continuous improvement mindset for all stores. · Partner with Manufacturing, Production, Marketing, Creative, Buying, Commercial, Culinary and Logistics teams to produce world class Avoca Customer Service Excellence standards. · Ensure daily / weekly / monthly routines, ordering and delivery schedules are executed per plan to avoid disruption to the store operations. · Ensure all documentation and processes are compliant with corporate, regulatory and HACCP requirements. Participate in all required audits. · Responsible for driving the Store revenue to deliver on budgeted sales, margin, income, direct costs and overall profitability. · Responsible for the implementation, operational execution of all Food Quality & Safety, Health & Safety, Marketing, Buying & Creative, Business Excellence and Procurement and Facilities initiatives and providing leadership to all teams in each department to achieve the annual overall P&L business plan. · Drive programmes and initiatives that will increase growth, sales, customer satisfaction, product availability, Bus Exec/lean operations, loss prevention, operational standards and cost control, to deliver overall Avoca business profitability. · Develop weekly, monthly and quarterly reports to analyse and review trends / performance and recommend improvements in practices to promote efficiency and cost effectiveness. · Prepare and manage budgets and operate within approved budgets. · Deliver VIP (Value Improvement Projects) per annual objectives based on Avoca business requirements. · Develop robust talent development plan in alignment with departmental functional growth strategies. Additional Skills: · Expert understanding of retail, food and operational business. · Retail Management experience - minimum 5 years Proven background in experience in managing store operations. · Expert understanding of related aspects of retail processes and/or systems e.g. Planning, Procurement, Inventory, Stock Management, Cash Administration, Labour Management, HR Requirements, Commercial and Customer Relations. · Able to manage resources and delegate appropriately to a team of Management, Head Chefs and Team leaders · Understanding of Quality Management Systems, Procedures, Lean Retailing Methods and Cost Reduction Techniques. · Experience with having P&L responsibility, budget management, and ability to create and maintain various management reports. · Strong initiative and demonstrated ability to interface effectively with colleagues at all levels of the organization and work cross-culturally. · Strong conflict management and decision-making skills. This is a full-time role, based in the Dublin area. Apply now for more details. CLICK THE APPLY BUTTON TO GO TO THEIR CAREERS PAGE WHERE YOU CAN CHECK THIS JOB AND ALL OTHER OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE.
