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Retail Supervisor

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    McInerney's Shop
  • Image for Job Ref
    Ref: #JOB-2472054
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    Doonbeg, Co. Clare,
  • Image Position
    No of positions: 1
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
  • Image Hours per week
    35 hours per week
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    15.50 - 17.00 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 25 Sep 2026
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    Closing On: 23 Oct 2026

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Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership
- Supervising and supporting staff during daily operations
- Leading by example and maintaining a positive, professional working environment
- Allocating tasks and ensuring staff are clear on their responsibilities
- Supporting the training and induction of new team members
- Monitoring staff performance and providing guidance where required

Customer Service
- Providing an excellent standard of customer service
- Dealing professionally with customer queries and resolving issues where appropriate
- Building positive relationships with regular customers and the local community
- Ensuring the shop is welcoming, well presented and fully stocked throughout the day

Retail Operations
- Supervising opening and closing procedures
- Operating and overseeing tills and ensuring cash-handling procedures are followed
- Monitoring stock levels and assisting with ordering
- Checking deliveries and ensuring stock is stored correctly
- Reducing waste and monitoring stock rotation
- Ensuring shelves, displays and promotional areas are well presented
- Supporting the day-to-day operation of the deli and fresh food areas

Standards & Compliance
- Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and presentation
- Ensuring HACCP, health & safety and other relevant procedures are followed
- Monitoring cleaning and housekeeping standards
- Ensuring company policies and procedures are consistently followed
- Reporting any maintenance, stock or operational issues to management

Management Support
- Working closely with the owner/management to ensure the smooth running of the business
- Identifying opportunities to improve customer service and retail operations
- Assisting with promotions, seasonal displays and special events
- Taking responsibility for the shop in the absence of management when required

The successful candidate will be:
- Experienced in retail, ideally with previous supervisory or team-lead experience
- A confident and positive team leader
- Friendly, approachable and customer-focused
- Highly organised with excellent attention to detail
- Reliable, responsible and able to use initiative
- Comfortable working in a busy retail environment
- Confident dealing with customers, suppliers and staff
- Able to prioritise tasks and remain calm under pressure
- Flexible and willing to work evenings, weekends and busy seasonal periods
- Committed to maintaining high standards across all areas of the shop

Experience in grocery retail, deli, food service or convenience retail would be an advantage.

What we offer
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Full-time position
- A varied and responsible role within an established local business
- A friendly and supportive working environment
- Training and opportunities for professional development

Hours
This is a full-time position with a flexible shift pattern, including weekdays, evenings and weekends.
The role will require flexibility during particularly busy periods
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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