Deputy Site Operations Manager

This a very exciting opportunity to join the senior management team at the multi award winning Junction 14 Mayfield motorway services facility, one of Irelands leading fuel, convenience and fast fresh food locations. This senior leadership role within Lidon group entails responsibility for all operation of the J14 site, in collaboration with the Site Operations Manager. The ideal candidate for the role of Assistant Site Operations Manager will have substantial retail management experience in a large busy retail environment and possess a highly driven, people and goal-oriented mindset. They must be able to demonstrate prior excellence in people and organisation management and have the ability to deliver on KPIs while maintaining the highest customer service standards through a motivated and productive team. The position will suit someone with a proven retail management record looking for a new challenge in a large, fast paced and busy 24x7 environment. The role is supported by the Site Operations Manager and a number of off-site group functions including finance, HR, maintenance, marketing and fresh food expertise. Our ideal candidate would embody the following skills and attributes:Minimum of five years senior management experienceManagement experience in a fast paced retail environmentExcellent people management and communications skillsExperienced in the areas of talent acquisition, retention & staff developmentCustomer service focusedProven ability to manage and perform in pressurised situationsStrong sales, marketing and PR focused front facing ambassadorCommercial and financial acumenInnovative and forward looking in the context of site developmentStrong leadership & organisational skillsStructured and goal-oriented work approachAttention to detail: Sets and expects highest standards in all aspects of the site presentation and operation and leads by exampleStrong rapport with site staff, suppliers and customersResponsible for maintaining a positive, respectful and stable work environmentFamiliar with relevant Health & Safety and HACCP regulationsTrustworthy and discreet This is full-time and permanent site-based position on a flexible five days over seven working arrangement.Benefits:Competitive package for the right candidate60% Food Discount in group sitesEmployee Referral SchemeOn-site parking Junction 14 Mayfield is part of the Lidon Group which is a group of sister associated companies owned and run by members of the Fitzpatrick family who have been in business since 1954. The group operates across a variety of industries including motor dealerships, agricultural machinery and forecourt convenience and fresh food & beverage offerings.Junction 14 Mayfield encompasses several food and beverage outlets including Chopped, Zambrero, Supermac’s, Papa John’s, Gino’s Gelato, Subway, Insomnia, Offbeat Donuts and Mayfield Fare Deli in addition to Spar convenience store, Texaco and ESB’s first eight bay high power electric vehicle charging hub. Our approx. 200 member friendly and helpful team is focused on delivering excellence in customer service with the aim to be a planned and unique destination of choice, offering commuters convenience with consistently high-quality fresh food and facilities, all making for an excellent customer experience. *** At this time we do not require the assistance of recruitment agencies***