Avoca are currently recruiting for Warehouse Operative on a permanent basis. This role is based in our Avoca Central Bakery & Kitchen, Bray, Co Wicklow. Avoca operates in 14 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. Role Purpose: A warehouse operative job involves receiving, storing, and dispatching food products, ensuring food safety standards, and maintaining a clean and organized warehouse environment, often requiring the use of warehouse equipment. Key Duties & Responsibilities Receiving and Storing: Unloading and checking incoming food shipments for accuracy and damage. Storing food products in designated areas, following FIFO (First In, First Out) principles and temperature requirements. Maintaining accurate inventory records and using warehouse management systems (WMS). Order Fulfillment: Picking and packing orders for dispatch, ensuring accuracy and efficiency. Loading goods onto trucks for shipping. Preparing and organizing shipments for delivery. Warehouse Maintenance: Maintaining a clean, organized, and safe working environment. Cleaning equipment and warehouse areas. Ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and hygiene standards. Equipment Operation: Operating warehouse equipment such as forklifts, pallet jacks, and conveyor belts. Following safety procedures when operating equipment. Other Duties: Assisting with inventory counts and audits. Participating in team meetings and training sessions. Following all company policies and procedures. Food Safety: Maintaining a clean and hygienic work area. Following all food safety procedures, including HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points). Ensuring that food products are stored and handled according to food safety regulations. Key Requirements Forklift Licence. Experienced within a warehouse operation. Ability to work under own initiative. Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and oral communication. Highly motivated, enthusiastic, and flexible in their approach to their contribution. Committed to continuous personal development. Well organised individual with strong time management skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment to meet deadlines. Why work with us? We're always on the lookout for like-minded 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: Pension Scheme Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Employee Share Purchase Plan Employee Referral Bonus Family Friendly Policies Life Assurance Benefit Cycle To Work Scheme Health & Wellness Programmes This is a Full time role, 7 am - 4 pm shift, Monday to Friday. Shift hours and pay rate will be discussed during the interview. Competitive Salary #J-18808-Ljbffr
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 play a key role in adapting and applying clear practices and procedures across the store, including 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 create 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: Delivering 5 Star excellence in the Customer Experience Leading, motivating, and empowering your team to help drive sales and KPIs in all departments Assisting the store manager in driving operational standards throughout the departments by developing and identifying opportunities and brand promotion Staff training and development in all aspects of the Customer experience, key selling skills including brand and product knowledge Customer Service Oriented Excellent leadership and people management skills with the ability to drive sales through the team Excellent floor presence and ability to lead by example Excellent Business Know-How and Commercial Awareness Influential and persuasive in working with others Excellent communication skills across all levels in the business Why work with us? We're always on the lookout for like-minded folks to join our merry flock of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits: Daytime only hours Pension Scheme Professional Development Health & Wellness Programmes Employee Assistance Programme Employee Share Purchase Plan Employee Referral Bonus Family Friendly Policies Life Assurance Benefit Cycle To Work Scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr
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. This is a fantastic opportunity for a procurement professional to join our growing team. The procurement specialist role has responsibility for the sourcing of raw material and non-resale goods. The ideal candidate will have a strong record in procurement, understand commodity markets and food trends, and have strong experience in supplier negotiation. The successful candidate will have responsibility for sourcing product to ensure best quality and value, whilst driving profit in line with the Company's operating plans. This will be achieved through efficient sourcing and supply of relevant product, at optimal price and range, to meet and exceed our customers' expectations. This role will work closely cross-functionally with other departments including Production, Supply Chain, Business Excellence, Food Quality & Safety, and Finance. This role will be based between Avoca's Head Office in Kilmacanogue, Co Wicklow and Avoca's Central Bakery & Kitchen in Bray, Co Wicklow. Key Responsibilities: Strategic sourcing of products to ensure best value and quality. Materialize procurement savings and ensure Avoca is always buying at the best price. Liaise with all key stakeholders to ensure efficient sourcing for business requirement and new product development. Work closely with Finance and the Food Team on pricing and NPD. Supplier contract and relationship management. Development of Service Level Agreements with key suppliers. Pricing negotiations with suppliers. Tender management. Ensure continuity of supply. Monitor supply and commodity market movement developing plans for supply cover. Manage supplier price lists and administration. Produce regular reports on procurement KPIs and supplier performance. Identify opportunities for cost savings, service improvements and process improvements within the business. Keep up to date with commodity markets and industry trends and developments. The successful candidate will have/be: Minimum of 2 years' experience in a procurement role. Experience of working in the food industry a definite benefit. Proven track record of delivering commercial results. Strong commercial acumen and proven analytical skills. Excellent interpersonal, communication and strong negotiation skills. Ability to work under pressure. Proficiency in MS Office and Excel. Degree or relevant experience. Why work with us? We're always on the lookout for likeminded folks to join our merry flock of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits: Pension Scheme Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Health & Wellness Programmes Employee Referral Bonus Family Friendly Policies Life Assurance Benefit Cycle To Work Scheme #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description We are looking for a Full Time Food Team Lead to include opening and/or closing duties of the Avoca Dunboyne Foodhall, cafe, and/or store assisting with day-to-day running of the department, and supporting the management team in a variety of different ways. Experience required. 5 days over 7. The Food Team Lead's responsibilities include cash handling, cash reconciliation, assisting in running the daily employee breaks, customer service queries, and supporting the management team in various capacities. The ideal candidate should have experience within the hospitality or food industry and have a proven track record of seeking responsibility. Responsibilities Opening and/or Closing of your Department as outlined by your manager Cash Handling & Processes Supporting & Leading the food team Daily Task Planning of Department Cash Reconciliation Customer Service queries including dealing with complaints Ordering processes for the store Provide general support to the management team Ad hoc duties as required Requirements Proven track record of seeking responsibility Excellent customer service skills Attention to detail and problem-solving skills Reliable and flexible in their approach to work Previous experience in a similar role an advantage Experience in a busy cafe or restaurant environment Skills Food Product Knowledge Customer Service Teamwork Benefits Pension Scheme Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Employee Share Purchase Plan Employee Referral Bonus Family Friendly Policies Life Assurance Benefit Cycle To Work Scheme Health & Wellness Programmes #J-18808-Ljbffr
Job Description Avoca Suffolk Street are hiring full-time waiting staff. Responsibilities: Customer Service - A high standard of customer service is required for the role, including assisting customers in person, queue control, and maintaining Avoca brand standards. Previous experience working in the food industry is desirable. Till use - scanning items and taking payments at till points. Good food product knowledge. Following HACCP, Health and Safety Procedures, ensuring completion of training in all areas (training provided). Opening and closing duties as outlined by your line manager. Requirements: Cleanliness/Organisation is essential in this role. Experience working in a physically demanding environment. Excellent timekeeping is a key requirement. Effective teamwork and communication skills are essential. Skills: Food Product Knowledge. Retail. Customer Service. Why work with us? We're always on the lookout for like-minded 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: Pension Scheme. Professional Development. Employee Referral Bonus. Complimentary & concession staff meals. Family Friendly Policies. Employee Assistance Programme. Life Assurance Benefit. Cycle To Work Scheme. Health & Wellness Programmes. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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: Pension Scheme Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Employee Share Purchase Plan Employee Referral Bonus Family Friendly Policies Life Assurance Benefit Cycle To Work Scheme Health & Wellness Programmes #J-18808-Ljbffr
Avoca Dunboyne, Co.Dublin Job Specification We are seeking an experienced Pastry Chef to join our Avoca Dunboyne team to prepare food, dishes, and recipes in line with Avoca standards and quality. This is a permanent position. This position is ideal for anyone who is seeking to advance their culinary career. You will be working with fresh food produce and artisan ingredients. Our chefs are hardworking and creative, and we are very team focused. It is a busy kitchen and there will be high volume orders during seasonal periods, but it is an exciting time of development for us. You will be working closely with our experienced team of Chefs, to continue to develop our artisanal food offering, and to prepare cakes, pastries and other baked goods in line with Avoca standards, recipes and quality. Key Responsibilities: Supporting the Head Chef in delivering consistently high-quality food to Avoca customers. Keeping up to date with new products, recipes, preparation techniques and HACCP requirements. Responsible for all health and safety standards and food management systems (HACCP) when the Head Chef is absent. Includes knowledge of all procedures and policies pertaining to food preparation, allergens, receiving products, storage, and sanitation. Ensuring stock is properly rotated, products are ordered in time from our various suppliers, with attention paid to stock levels. Key Requirements: A minimum of 2 years of experience. Ability to work well with your team during busy periods. Bring creativity with your input into menu design. A full knowledge of HACCP and its implementation. Be detail oriented especially in relation to health and safety rules. Be energetic and have a friendly disposition, strong interpersonal skills, a good team player. Be reliable and trustworthy. Why work with us? We're always on the lookout for like-minded 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: Pension Scheme Professional Development Employee Assistance Programme Employee Share Purchase Plan Employee Referral Bonus Family Friendly Policies Life Assurance Benefit Cycle To Work Scheme Health & Wellness Programmes #J-18808-Ljbffr
Avoca Training & Development Specialist This new & exciting hands-on role is pivotal in re-invigorating Avoca's customer service experience across its cafes, 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: Learning Plan Development: Develop & communicate a learning plan that meets the needs of the business and our team members. Interactive Content Creation: Develop engaging training materials, including graphics, animations, videos, and live demonstrations. Program Delivery: Design & deliver training modules & programs tailored to business needs. Onboarding Support: Ensure the delivery of an engaging 'Warm Welcome to Avoca' onboarding and induction process to all Avoca team members. SOP Design: Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across all areas of our stores to ensure team members know what is required of them in their job role and are provided the skills & knowledge to deliver in their role. Aramark Initiatives: Support the development and delivery of Aramark (parent company) learning and development initiatives. Learning Excellence Centre: Establish a store centre of training and development excellence. Compliance Training: Ensure 100% compliance with all mandatory training, such as Health & Safety and Business Conduct Policy. Dashboard Management: Create and manage monthly dashboards for tracking and reporting learning activities to senior leaders. Effectiveness Evaluation: Use metrics and feedback to continually refine and enhance learning experiences. Talent Development: Development Programs: Collaborate with stakeholders to create and deliver development programs for continuous frontline colleague growth. Program Coordination: Manage the participation of Avoca colleagues in relevant Aramark internal programs. The ideal candidate: Operational experience: 2 to 3 years' experience creating and delivering training using blended methodology, including digital, virtual and in person is ideal within Hospitality / Retail sectors. This role would also suit a strong operator with 5+ years' experience wishing to transition into a training and development role. Technical Skills: ideally proficiency with eLearning software (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and other training tools. Will provide technical skills training if required. #J-18808-Ljbffr
General Manager - Avoca 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. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. Direct message the job poster from Avoca Ireland Head of Talent Acquisition @ Aramark Ireland | Strategic Recruitment 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 colleagues 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 colleagues. They’ll also play an integral part in supporting the career paths across Avoca’s 1,000 colleagues. Key Role & Responsibilities Training: Learning Plan Development : Develop a learning plan that suits the needs of the business and our people and communicate the annual frontline Learning & Development plan to all stakeholders. Program Delivery : Deliver training programs tailored to business needs and client expectations. Onboarding Support : Facilitate an engaging ‘Warm Welcome to Avoca’ onboarding and induction process. SOP Design : Collaborate with stakeholders to design and deliver Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety regulations. Aramark Initiatives : Support the development and delivery of Aramark (parent company) learning and development initiatives. Learning Excellence Centre : Establish a centre dedicated to learning and development excellence. Compliance Training : Ensure 100% compliance with mandatory training, such as Health & Safety and Business Conduct Policy. Dashboard Management : Create and manage monthly dashboards for tracking and reporting learning activities to senior leaders. Interactive Content Creation : Develop engaging training materials, including graphics, animations, videos, and live demonstrations. Effectiveness Evaluation : Use metrics and feedback to continually refine and enhance learning experiences. Talent Development: Development Programs : Collaborate with stakeholders to create and deliver development programs for continuous frontline colleague growth. Apprenticeship Programs : Identify and coordinate external apprenticeship or accredited programs beneficial to Avoca, considering budget constraints, OR develop internal apprenticeship programs when external options are unavailable. Program Coordination : Manage the participation of Avoca colleagues in relevant Aramark internal programs. The ideal candidate: Operational experience: 2 to 3 years’ experience creating and delivering training using blended methodology, including digital, virtual and in person, alongside strong operational experience in Hospitality / Retail is essential for this role. Technical Skills : Proficiency with eLearning software (e.g., Articulate 360, Adobe Captivate), Learning Management Systems (LMS), and other training tools. Familiarity with data analytics to measure training effectiveness. Soft Skills : Ability to engage and motivate learners. Creativity and Innovation : A knack for creating engaging and interactive training content that caters to different learning styles and keeps learners engaged. Seniority level Not Applicable Employment type Full-time Job function Training, Strategy/Planning, and Other Industries Retail and Hospitality #J-18808-Ljbffr
