Emeis Ireland is a leading provider of residential, convalescent and specialist care services across Ireland. In County Donegal, emeis operates a number of established care homes delivering high-quality, person-centred care to residents within their local communities. Our homes in Donegal are supported by strong clinical and operational leadership teams and are committed to delivering excellence in resident experience — including dining and hospitality standards.We are now inviting applications for the position of Donegal Culinary Lead, a key regional leadership role responsible for overseeing catering operations across our Donegal homes.This position offers the opportunity to influence food quality, compliance, financial performance, and team development across multiple sites, ensuring our residents receive an exceptional dining experience every day.Benefits:Competitive salarySunday premiumRefer a Friend schemeMeals provided on dutyEmployee Assistance ProgrammeFull Time Guaranteed ContractFree ParkingCareer progression opportunities within Ireland and EuropeFree uniformDigital Gym MembershipThe RoleLead catering operations across multiple homesImplement and standardise catering policies and proceduresEnsure compliance with HACCP, EHO, HIQA and internal quality standardsManage Opex and labour budgets across sitesDeliver monthly performance and food cost analysis reportsDrive menu development, seasonal updates and product rolloutsOversee food safety audits and continuous improvement plansCollaborate with Nursing Management and HR on recruitment, training and performance managementSupport event coordination including Christmas, BBQs and cultural initiativesChampion innovation and corporate catering projectsCandidate must be passionate about food, and strives after food quality and plate satisfactionAbout YouQualified Chef with a Catering/Hospitality qualificationMinimum 5 years' senior catering management experience in a multi-site settingHealthcare catering experience desirableStrong financial acumen and reporting capabilityProven ability to lead and develop large teamsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsMS Office proficientIf you are passionate about delivering high-quality food experiences and driving operational excellence across multiple sites, we would love to hear from you.INDHJob Types: Full-time, PermanentBenefits:Bike to work schemeEmployee assistance programFood allowanceOn-site parkingExperience:Catering: 5 years (required)Licence/Certification:B Driving Licence (required)Work authorisation:Ireland (required)Work Location: In person