Café Manager Advance your career with Dunnes Stores Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We are known for offering a wide range of high quality products to our customers. With a strong brand presence and a loyal customer base, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences that resonate with our customers. As well as our ever evolving product range and outstanding service, Dunnes Stores offers customers in-house Hospitality in selected stores throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain. Our restaurants offer customers all the homely classics, quality coffee, and tasty treats in all of our newly refurbished in-store cafés. As a Café Manager within a Dunnes Stores café, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a nationwide retailer. You'll also receive a Dunnes Stores employee discount from your very first day. The Role The primary function of the Café Manager is to take accountability for the café. This role will see you delivering exceptional customer care, meeting operational standards to maximise sales and profitability, all while maintaining costs. Key Responsibilities Leading the standard of customer service and presentation in the unit while providing constant supervision in all areas. Developing and maintaining excellent communication skills with Senior Management in the store. Providing a fast, friendly, and efficient level of customer service. Preparing and assisting with food preparation, setting up and merchandising the counters and taking full responsibility for all products from the point of entry to the exit. Developing an efficient cleaning schedule to ensure the regular and systematic cleaning of the coffee machine and equipment in the restaurant while also adhering to hygiene and food safety standards. Monitoring and delivering the HACCP programme while ensuring that food safety, food presentation, hygiene, and quality standards are adhered to. Placing product orders with agreed suppliers on daily/weekly basis and being responsible for the control of waste in the unit. Adhering to specifications, standards, and procedures while at work and ensuring that staff comply with company policy and procedures. Providing ongoing staff training by continuously motivating and developing the skills of the team. Planning and implementing an efficient work schedule for the restaurant in order to ensure job rotation and flexibility of all staff while maximising their productivity. Dealing with any problems as they arise and reporting them to Store Management. Undertaking any practical duties which may arise in an emergency to ensure the smooth running of the Kiosk. Requirements To apply for this role you must have at least 1 year previous experience in a similar environment as well as have experience with and training on HACCP . You will also have: Experience managing a similar sized restaurant/corporate catering unit. Experience and training on HACCP and Food Safety. An advanced level of English combined with a professional and polite manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong desire to work with coffee. Flexibility to work 5 days over 7. Above all else, our Café Managers have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and are passionate about coffee. Benefits: Competitive pay and an employee discount from your first day. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and growth. Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Coffee Shop Manager Advance your career with Dunnes Stores and Café Sol Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We are known for offering a wide range of high-quality products to our customers. With a strong brand presence and a loyal customer base, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences that resonate with our customers. Found within many of our stores is Café Sol. Our Café Sol kiosks are small coffee shops located in store. Customers who visit our Café Sol coffee shops can enjoy quality food and great coffee in a relaxed, easy-going environment. The team working within our Café Sol coffee shops all place a huge emphasis on the quality of coffee that they serve as well as the level of service that they provide to the customers. As a Coffee Shop Manager within Café Sol, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a nationwide retailer. You'll also receive a Dunnes Stores employee discount from your very first day. The Role The primary function of the Coffee Shop Manager is to take accountability for the coffee shop. This role will see you delivering exceptional customer care, meeting operational standards to maximise sales and profitability, all while maintaining costs alongside the store management team. Key Responsibilities Leading the standard of coffee quality, customer service, and presentation in the unit while providing constant supervision in all areas. Developing and maintaining excellent communication skills with Senior Management in the store. Providing a fast, friendly, and efficient level of customer service. Operating a 3 group manual/semi-automatic coffee machine and setting up/maintaining the grinder throughout the day. Ensuring that espresso shots and milk are prepared to a consistently high standard. Preparing and assisting with food preparation, setting up counters and merchandising the Kiosk, and taking full responsibility for all products from the point of entry to the exit. Developing an efficient cleaning schedule to ensure the regular and systematic cleaning of the coffee machine and equipment in the Kiosk while also adhering to hygiene and food safety standards. Monitoring and delivering the HACCP programme while ensuring that food safety, food presentation, hygiene, and quality standards are adhered to. Placing product orders with agreed suppliers on a daily/weekly basis and being responsible for the control of waste in the unit. Adhering to specifications, standards, and procedures while at work and ensuring that staff comply with company policy and procedures. Providing ongoing staff training by continuously motivating and developing the skills of the team. Planning and implanting an efficient work schedule for the Kiosk in order to ensure job rotation and flexibility of all staff while maximising their productivity. Dealing with any problems as they arise and reporting them to Store Management. Undertaking any practical duties which may arise in an emergency to ensure the smooth running of the Kiosk. Requirements To apply for this role you must have previous experience working with coffee. Previous experience managing in a similar operation is preferable. You will also have: Barista skills with a knowledge and understanding of coffee. Experience using a 3 group machine or similar. Experience and training on HACCP and Food Safety. An advanced level of English combined with a professional and polite manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong desire to work with coffee. Flexibility to work 5 days over 7. Above all else, our Coffee Shop Managers have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and are passionate about coffee. Benefits: Competitive pay and an employee discount from your first day. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and growth. Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Café Manager Advance your career with Dunnes Stores Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We are known for offering a wide range of high quality products to our customers. With a strong brand presence and a loyal customer base, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences that resonate with our customers. As well as our ever evolving product range and outstanding service, Dunnes Stores offers customers in-house Hospitality in selected stores throughout Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain. Our restaurants offer customers all the homely classics, quality coffee, and tasty treats in all of our newly refurbished in-store cafés. As a Café Manager within a Dunnes Stores café, you'll have the opportunity to grow your career with a nationwide retailer. You'll also receive a Dunnes Stores employee discount from your very first day. The Role The primary function of the Café Manager is to take accountability for the café. This role will see you delivering exceptional customer care, meeting operational standards to maximise sales and profitability, all while maintaining costs. Key Responsibilities Leading the standard of customer service and presentation in the unit while providing constant supervision in all areas. Developing and maintaining excellent communication skills with Senior Management in the store. Providing a fast, friendly, and efficient level of customer service. Preparing and assisting with food preparation, setting up and merchandising the counters and taking full responsibility for all products from the point of entry to the exit. Developing an efficient cleaning schedule to ensure the regular and systematic cleaning of the coffee machine and equipment in the restaurant while also adhering to hygiene and food safety standards. Monitoring and delivering the HACCP programme while ensuring that food safety, food presentation, hygiene, and quality standards are adhered to. Placing product orders with agreed suppliers on a daily/weekly basis and being responsible for the control of waste in the unit. Adhering to specifications, standards, and procedures while at work and ensuring that staff comply with company policy and procedures. Providing ongoing staff training by continuously motivating and developing the skills of the team. Planning and implementing an efficient work schedule for the restaurant in order to ensure job rotation and flexibility of all staff while maximising their productivity. Dealing with any problems as they arise and reporting them to Store Management. Undertaking any practical duties which may arise in an emergency to ensure the smooth running of the Kiosk. Requirements To apply for this role you must have at least 1 year previous experience in a similar environment as well as have experience with and training on HACCP . You will also have: Experience managing a similar sized restaurant/corporate catering unit. Experience and training on HACCP and Food Safety. An advanced level of English combined with a professional and polite manner. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a strong desire to work with coffee. Flexibility to work 5 days over 7. Above all else, our Café Managers have excellent product knowledge, provide outstanding customer service, and are passionate about coffee. Benefits: Competitive pay and an employee discount from your first day. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and growth. Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Fresh Food Counter Manager Advance your career with Dunnes Stores Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food and fashion retailing. We are known for offering a wide range of high-quality products to our customers. With a strong brand presence and a loyal customer base, we pride ourselves on creating memorable experiences that resonate with our customers. Over the last 5 years, we have delivered an extensive rollout of new contemporary fresh food delis throughout Ireland. We plan to continue this rollout with the introduction of more Baxter & Greene Market Delis and Dunnes Stores Market Delis across the country. Both brands offer an increased product range in stores, at great value, all with improved customer service and expertise. As a Fresh Food Counter Manager with Dunnes Stores, you'll have the opportunity to grow your culinary skills and advance your food career within a nationwide retailer. You'll also receive a Dunnes Stores employee discount from your very first day. The Role The primary function of the Fresh Food Counter Manager is to take accountability for the fresh food counter which includes seafood. This role will see you delivering exceptional customer care, meeting operational standards to maximise sales and profitability, all while maintaining costs alongside the store management team. Key Responsibilities Working as part of the team with Store Management to provide the highest standard of food preparation, merchandising, and customer service. Leading, training, and developing the team in a manner appropriate to the Brand to deliver the agreed business strategy and the "Dunnes Stores Experience" customer service programme. Monitoring and delivering the HACCP programme within our fresh food counters to ensure effective standards in line with hygiene and quality regulations. Developing an efficient cleaning schedule that ensures the regular systematic cleaning and maintenance of equipment. Placing product orders with agreed suppliers on a daily basis, in a cost-effective way. Monitoring and addressing any variations to the cost base of the department on a week-to-week basis. Delivering the budgeted KPI plan for the department and any subsequent forecasts. Maximising sales through the analysis of sales data, department trading patterns, and by pre-empting customer needs and demands. Ensuring products are prepared following agreed procedures. Coaching your team to be passionate and knowledgeable about sales, product availability, stock control, merchandising and display standards, variation prevention, pricing, ticketing, inventory, hygiene, and most importantly customer service. Ensuring all process and business changes are implemented as per the business requirements and on time. Alongside the team, adhering and complying with all relevant company policies and procedures. Being constantly on the lookout for innovative ideas inside and outside of the business. Providing feedback to senior managers on performance, key customer service developments, and operational issues. Requirements To apply for this role you must have previous experience in deli/fresh food management as well as be experienced and trained on HACCP with an in-depth knowledge of Food Safety legislation. Previous experience as a chef or in food production is preferable. You will also have: The ability to follow pre-determined recipe cards/set procedures. Excellent communication, coaching, and interpersonal skills. Excellent attention to detail, organisational skills, and the ability to multi-task. Flexibility and the ability to work as part of a team or individually. A passion, flair, and attention to detail for food production and presentation. Above all else, our Fresh Food Counter Managers have excellent product knowledge as well as problem-solving, decision-making, merchandising, and people management skills. Benefits: Competitive pay and an employee discount from your first day. Opportunities for professional development and career growth. A dynamic and collaborative work environment focused on innovation and growth. Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food, fashion and home retailing. We are known for offering a wide range of high-quality products to our customers. We are committed to innovation, sustainability, and exceeding customer expectations at every turn. As we continue to expand, we are seeking an experienced and dynamic Compliance Manager - Clothing and Homewares to join our team. The Role: The Compliance Manager - Clothing and Homewares will manage aspects of our regulatory and compliance programmes for both clothing and homewares supply chains. The role will work with our partnered auditing company, an international supply base and internal stakeholders to ensure ethical supply policies are being followed and improvements in social compliance are being made. Primary Responsibilities: Management of all aspects of our current regulatory and social compliance programmes for our clothing and homewares supply chain, including Advising on and managing the implementation of additional and improved compliance programmes as required for our textiles and homewares business. Co-ordination of company activity in relation to supplier compliance with ethical supply policies, including management of third-party audit service providers. Skills and Experience: Exceptional attention to detail Solution focused Great communication skills and ability to work with internal stakeholders as well as an international supply base Presentation skills Critical analysis skills Strong commitment to responsible sourcing and sustainability Self-starter and have initiative Benefits: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including employee discounts Opportunities for professional development and career growth A dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on sustainability and innovation Dunnes Stores is an equal opportunity employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Dunnes Stores is Ireland's largest retailer providing fashion, food and homewares for our loyal customers. We operate over 130 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver good quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product offerings. We currently have a vacancy for Mens Quality, Product, Fit and Assurance Manager. The successful candidate will ensure that all products developed and supplied by Dunnes Stores complies with our fit and regulation standards and aesthetics to meet our customer expectations. They will work alongside buyers, designers, suppliers and QC Manager to establish and maintain best practice. This is an exciting opportunity for a garment technologist to join a dynamic team in a fast-paced creative retail environment. Key Responsibilities: Strong technical expertise to deliver quality products that are safe, meet regulatory legal requirements and fit for purpose. Responsible for all specification and fit development through regular fit sessions and collaborative process with all Quality benchmarking in terms of product standards and fit alongside all buyers, designers, suppliers & QC. Clear understanding of industry standards in terms of quality testing and certification Product lifecycle management from specification, through development and monitoring returns reports with a view to continuously review and improve product Proactive problem solving to identify fit, fabric and other construction issues Supports buying and design team in a timely manner to identify and resolve quality and fit issues Identify risk suppliers/product at pre-production stage Demonstrates an ability to influence/advise buyers and designers to facilitate a culture of constant improvement to fits/design. Responsible for customer presentation in terms of product care in transit Liaise with Textile Compliance to ensure all product and packaging is within company standards Assist QC Manager in varying tasks. Requirements: Previous garment technology and quality control experience for Men's wear Knowledge of pattern cutting and specification grading vital. Excellent attention to detail and thorough execution Strong ability to multitask and work in a fast paced, cross functional team environment Ability to work on numerous seasons at once Commercial awareness and up to date knowledge of retail and consumer trends If this sounds like the perfect role for you, then please apply now! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We are Ireland's largest retailer providing fashion, homewares and food for our loyal customers. We operate 134 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product ranges. Security Develop and implement effective loss prevention strategies to minimise theft and shrinkage. Implement security strategies and policies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives. Conduct risk assessments of our stores and identify potential areas of vulnerability, taking corrective action where necessary. Develop and maintain relationships with local Gardai and other relevant agencies to allow for effective and timely crime resolutions. Investigate, resolve, and report any suspected external/internal theft, fraud, or other illegal activities to Gardai and relevant agencies. Manage all aspects of the company's security policies, including monitoring of electronic surveillance systems, conducting investigations, and reporting on trends and patterns. Health and Safety Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, legal and health & safety to ensure that all aspects of the company's security and safety policies are aligned and integrated. Oversee and maintain safety standards within the store which will include completing various safety inspections designated by store management. Training Manage, support, train and develop new and existing security teams. Establish and maintain a strong loss prevention culture within the store. Responsible for the education of staff on security and H&S related issues and provide training on how to mitigate potential risks. Work with contractors and suppliers to ensure that all security-related products and services meet the company's standards. Requirements: 3+ years of experience in asset protection, loss prevention, or security management, preferably in a retail environment. Strong knowledge of security strategies and techniques, including electronic surveillance, physical security, and inventory control. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including I.T. Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with the company's goals and objectives. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on results. Ability to travel to various locations as required. Experience: Experience dealing with shrink and crime resolution in a busy retail setting. Will require you to resolve external theft situations in a professional and safe manner. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We are Ireland's largest retailer providing fashion, homewares and food for our loyal customers. We operate 134 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product ranges. Security Develop and implement effective loss prevention strategies to minimise theft and shrinkage. Implement security strategies and policies that align with the company's overall goals and objectives. Conduct risk assessments of our stores and identify potential areas of vulnerability, taking corrective action where necessary. Develop and maintain relationships with local Gardai and other relevant agencies to allow for effective and timely crime resolutions. Investigate, resolve, and report any suspected external/internal theft, fraud, or other illegal activities to Gardai and relevant agencies. Manage all aspects of the company's security policies, including monitoring of electronic surveillance systems, conducting investigations, and reporting on trends and patterns. Health and Safety Collaborate with other departments, such as operations, legal and health & safety to ensure that all aspects of the company's security and safety policies are aligned and integrated. Oversee and maintain safety standards within the store which will include completing various safety inspections designated by store management. Training Manage, support, train and develop new and existing security teams. Establish and maintain a strong loss prevention culture within the store. Responsible for the education of staff on security and H&S related issues and provide training on how to mitigate potential risks. Work with contractors and suppliers to ensure that all security-related products and services meet the company's standards. Requirements: 3+ years of experience in asset protection, loss prevention, or security management, preferably in a retail environment. Strong knowledge of security strategies and techniques, including electronic surveillance, physical security, and inventory control. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills including I.T. Ability to develop and implement policies and procedures that align with the company's goals and objectives. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills. Ability to work independently and as part of a team, with a strong focus on results. Ability to travel to various locations as required. Experience: Experience dealing with shrink and crime resolution in a busy retail setting. Will require you to resolve external theft situations in a professional and safe manner. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Homewares Quality, Product and Assurance Manager Dunnes Stores is Ireland's leading retailer positioned at the cutting edge of food, fashion and home retailing. With a strong focus on quality and safety we are dedicated to maintaining our position as a market leader. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate and experienced Homewares Quality, Product and Assurance Manager to ensure the highest standards of quality and safety are achieved across all product categories. This role will work with the buying teams, designers and suppliers on technical details to ensure new products and packaging are commercially viable, and compliant with current legislation and performance requirements. Attend and contribute to pre-production meetings with Suppliers, buying teams and design teams to ensure selected products are suitable for bulk production, performance, presentation, and exceed customer expectations. This role will be responsible for all aspects of home product testing on the portal including failed test results. They will take a hands-on role with suppliers regarding the sample sealing process, risk assessments, critical paths, checking strike off/bulk fabrics, packaging proofs, inspection reports and gold seal samples to ensure compliance to all requirements. Communicating appropriate approvals and rejections back to the supplier/ internal team will be a task often completed. The role will provide regular updates to internal stakeholders on sample submissions, customer complaints and competitor product comparison as well as establish and maintain the homewares supplier manual, to ensure the brand performance standards are up to date, consistent, and comprehensive in line with current legislation and industry norms. They will develop supplier relationships to ensure product consistency across the supply base for quality, finish, packaging and safety. This role will hold suppliers accountable for performance on sampling, testing and inspection dates including 'right first time' sample submission within agreed deadlines and record results. They need to be flexible and capable of adjusting daily work priorities to meet business needs, they must be able to deal quickly and effectively with daily email communications to and from suppliers, customer services and internal teams. The role will keep the business informed of all relevant safety and quality issues. When required they will visit the warehouse to check stock if quality issues are reported. When buyers generate a weekly list of new styles arriving in stores this role will carry out inspection and report findings. Skills and Experience Experience in a similar role. Enthusiastic team player, with a proactive approach, good communication skills and a collaborative attitude. Organised, and capable of prioritising multiple tasks. Exceptional attention to detail. Confident to make decisions and take responsibilities, yet unafraid to seek advice. An inquisitive mind set, with a keen interest in developing themselves, and ambition to grow their insight and knowledge within the industry. A desire for continuous product excellence, and improvements. A strong communicator with ability to present confidently via email, audio conferencing and face to face with internal stakeholders, suppliers and customers. A positive approach and mentality to product data harvesting, document population, maintenance and management. Ability to work effectively in a high volume, fast paced environment. 3 or more years' experience of working in a related role. Responsible to for ensuring compliance with the below in REACH Directive EC 1907/2006 Toy Safety Directive 2009/48/EC Textile testing and performance standards Food contact materials regulation (EC) No1935/2004 Unique Formula Identifier (UFI) PPE regulations Awareness of new regulations e.g. Glitter EUTR / EUDR Regulations Benefits: Competitive salary Comprehensive benefits package including employee discounts Opportunities for professional development and career growth A dynamic and inclusive work environment focused on sustainability and innovation Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer
We are Ireland's largest retailer providing fashion, homewares, and food for our loyal customers. We operate 134 stores across Ireland, Northern Ireland, and Spain, as well as a growing online store. Our guiding principle is to deliver excellent quality products at competitive prices and we are constantly developing our product ranges. The primary responsibility of the Loss Prevention Manager is to develop, implement, monitor, and manage the Security, Cash Office, Health and Safety, and Stock loss procedures within the store. Inspiring performance of the team through coaching to deliver outstanding results and customer service. Key Responsibilities: To deliver the budgeted stock loss target for the store. To ensure that company policies are adhered to, with the correct controls in place to minimize the levels of stock loss in store. Implement and manage all cash handling procedures and processes. Implement and manage all Health & Safety policies and procedures in store. Ensuring all relevant trading safely and legal policies are in place and adhered to. In conjunction with store managers, effectively manage the non-compliance of systems and procedures throughout the store. Demonstrating through role modeling how to deliver excellent customer service ensuring the 'Dunnes Stores Experience' customer service programme is delivered. Manage, support, train, and develop the security teams. Monitor and address any variations to the cost base of the department on a week-to-week basis. Provide feedback to senior managers on performance, key customer service developments, and security and stock loss issues. Requirements: Good communication, coaching, and leadership skills. Customer focused. Organisational and time management skills. Commercial mindset. Problem solving & decision making. People management skills. IT skills. Experience: Experience managing stock loss and risk in a large, high volume retail environment. In-depth understanding of retail security and store operations. Understanding of health and safety in a retail environment. If this sounds like the job for you, please apply now and tell us why you would be perfect for this challenging and rewarding role! Dunnes Stores is an Equal Opportunities Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr
