Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced Catering General Manager for a high-profile client site in Clare. This senior leadership role involves overseeing multiple food and hospitality outlets, leading a large team, and delivering exceptional service standards.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hospitality or catering professional with strong leadership and commercial skills to join a progressive, people-focused organisation.
Benefits of the General Manager role
1. Pension contribution
2. Free On-Site Parking
3. Private Medical Insurance
4. Free meals on shift
5. Enhanced leave benefits
6. Employee discount portal and wellbeing supports
7. Cycle to work scheme
8. Recognition events and long-term career development opportunities
9. Access to accredited learning and progression pathways
Responsibilities of the General Manager
10. Lead the day-to-day operations of multiple food service units across the site
11. Deliver outstanding service and food quality in line with company and client expectations
12. Manage, mentor, and develop a large, diverse team, including succession planning and performance reviews
13. Set and drive strategic goals and business plans for 12-24 months
14. Build strong working relationships with on-site stakeholders and clients
15. Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety and Food Safety regulations
16. Deliver financial targets, manage budgets, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
17. Support innovation in menus, service, sustainability, and customer engagement
18. Handle recruitment, training, and HR-related processes on-site
19. Use customer feedback and business data to drive continuous improvement
Requirements of the General Manager
20. Proven experience in a senior operational role within hospitality, catering, or food services
21. Experience overseeing multiple outlets or a large-scale food operation
22. Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, coaching-led approach
23. Financially literate with experience managing budgets and KPIs
24. Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
25. High attention to detail and a focus on quality, safety, and customer experience
26. A proactive mindset with a focus on people development, innovation, and service excellence
27. Relevant qualifications in hospitality management, food safety, or similar are desirable
If you're a passionate and results-driven hospitality leader looking for your next challenge, we want to hear from you Apply with your CV below or call Kevin for more details. 087 381 3866
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