Purpose of the Role The Catering Manager will be responsible for providing exceptional catering services to patients and their guardians based on the Hospital's ethos of quality, safety, respect, caring and compassion, to support a positive patient experience. In addition, they are responsible and accountable for ensuring the efficient and effective management of all aspects of Hospital Catering Services. Continuous improvement and development of the Catering function will be the focal point for all activities, ensuring the structures, systems and practices are constantly reviewed and implemented as far as practicable within available resources and facilities. Essential Criteria: Degree in Hospitality Management, a Professional/post graduate qualification in Hotel & Catering Management, Culinary Arts or similar Have a minimum of three years' experience in an assisting role in an environment serving not less than 200 meals daily which reflect the responsibilities of the post and encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills. HACCP Management training from a recognized training provider e.g. QQI Level 6 Designing Food Safety Management Systems Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office How to Apply & Informal Enquiries Applicants will be shortlisted based on information supplied in the CV and covering letter submitted. Applications for this post must be accompanied by a covering letter, setting out relevant experience that illustrates how the essential criteria listed above is met. The criteria for short listing are based on the requirements of the post as outlined in the eligibility criteria and/or the knowledge, skills and competencies section of this job specification. * Please note that you must submit a cover letter with your CV, this forms part of your application and CV's will not be accepted without a detailed cover letter. The closing date for submissions of CV's and letter of application is 4th July 2025 by 11:45pm Applications must be completed through the advertised post on by clicking 'Apply for Job'. Applications will not be accepted through direct email or any other method. For informal enquiries for this specialty/department, please contact For other queries relating to this recruitment process, please contact To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.