Operations Manager
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead a large-scale catering operation on a prominent corporate campus in Cork.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader to join a progressive catering company, offering a strong work-life balance with daytime hours.
Benefits of the Operations Manager role:
* Highly competitive salary
* Daytime working hours across 5 days over 7
* On-site parking
* Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing company
* Health & wellbeing programs
* Supportive, inclusive, and people-first workplace culture
Requirements of the Operations Manager:
* Proven experience in a similar operations or senior management role within hospitality, catering, or facilities services
* Strong leadership, people management, and delegation skills
* Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume food service or soft service operations, ideally across a large site or multi-outlet location
* Proficient in budgeting, reporting, and inventory/stock management
* Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities
* Ability to deliver high service standards in a dynamic, fast-paced environment
Responsibilities of the Operations Manager:
* Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of catering across a large campus
* Inspire and guide a large, diverse team to deliver exceptional service standards
* Liaise with the client to ensure expectations are consistently met or exceeded
* Manage staffing levels, rotas, training, and performance to ensure operational efficiency
* Monitor hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety standards across the site
* Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure consistent delivery of goods and services
* Maintain full oversight of budgets, cost controls, and P&L performance
* Develop and implement new operational initiatives to improve service delivery and profitability
* Report regularly to senior management with data-driven performance insights and recommendations
If you're a driven leader looking for your next challenge in a rewarding, people-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV via the link below or contact Kevin for a confidential chat.
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Skills:
Leadership Skills Excellent Communication Skills Attention to Detail.
Benefits:
Daytime Hours Parking Wellness Program.
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