My client, a leading provider of catering and facilities services, is currently seeking an experienced Food Manager to join their team based in Co. Cork.

Position Overview:

As Food Manager, you will play a key role in supporting the Site General Manager and overseeing the day-to-day food and staffing operations across three on-site units within a hospital setting. This is a hands-on management role with responsibility for people, service delivery, and operational standards.

The role operates on a 5 over 7 Monday to Sunday roster (core working hours) and offers a salary from €35,000 per year, along with meals on duty. You will report directly to the General Manager on site and act as a key link between operations and senior management.

This is a permanent role, which will involve working for my client directly on a permanent basis, this is not an agency or short term role. I am assisting my client in finding suitable candidates to work for them directly.

Requirements:

• Min 3+ years Irish experience in food service or catering management in a high-volume environment essential
• Strong people management and organisational skills
• Good understanding of food safety, HACCP, and compliance standards
• Ability to manage multiple units in a fast-paced environment
• Confident, hands-on management style
• Flexible to work a Monday to Sunday roster
• Full right to work in Ireland
• Strong level of English, Written & Verbal

Responsibilities:

• Support the Site General Manager with daily operations across multiple food service units
• Manage staffing levels, rosters, and day-to-day people management
• Oversee food service operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and compliance
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards are met at all times
• Monitor performance, productivity, and service standards across all units
• Handle stock control, ordering, and waste management
• Support training, onboarding, and development of team members
• Act as a point of escalation for operational issues on site

Benefits:

• Competitive salary from €35,000 per year
• 5 over 7 Monday to Sunday (core working hours)
• Meals on duty
• Stable, long-term role within a large healthcare operation
• Opportunity to work closely with senior site management

If you feel like you fit the above requirements and are currently seeking an exciting new challenge, please forward your CV for immediate consideration and confidential call back to discuss the role in more detail.

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