Excel Recruitment is seeking a dynamic General Manager to oversee a busy catering operation in Waterford.
This is a senior leadership role overseeing a high-volume restaurant and catering service in a daytime Monday to Friday setting. It offers excellent work-life balance and the opportunity to lead a well-established operation.
Benefits of the General Manager role
- Highly competitive salary.
- Daytime, Monday to Friday hours.
- Car Parking.
- Career growth and development opportunities.
- A supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
Requirements of the General Manager
- Previous experience in a General Manager or senior hospitality or catering management position
- Strong background in catering/restaurant operations experience is desirable
- Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to oversee multiple services and departments
- Good financial skills, including budgeting, payroll, and stock management
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced environment while maintaining standards
Responsibilities of the General Manager
- Oversee daily operations across the restaurant, and catering service
- Lead and support a management team including a Head Chef and Supervisors
- Ensure catering and retail services run efficiently, with high standards of food, service, hygiene, and safety
- Manage staff development, training, and performance, fostering a positive workplace culture
- Build and maintain strong relationships with clients and stakeholders, addressing needs and resolving issues quickly
- Manage budgets, payroll, stock, and supplier relationships to achieve financial targets
- Monitor performance reports, identify areas for improvement, and implement operational changes
- Contribute to business development through new initiatives, promotions, and continuous improvement
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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Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Deputy General Manager on a permanent full-time basis in Enniskillen with a salary of £50,000 per year.
The Client:
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Join an exceptional team at a premier 4-star lakeside resort, where luxury meets nature! The resort offers 71 stylish bedrooms, 20 self-catering lodges with private hot tubs, and 12 modern lakeside studios, all set within beautifully maintained grounds.
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The property also boasts a private health club, relaxing spa, and professional padel tennis court, alongside a vibrant dining experience featuring a 100-seat restaurant, lakeside grill bar, and charming conservatory for afternoon tea.
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With three state-of-the-art kitchens and a “5” Scores on the Doors Elite Food Hygiene Rating, high-quality operations are ensured, supported by robust systems.
The Job:
- The Deputy General Manager supports the General Manager in running all daily hotel operations, ensuring exceptional service, strong financial performance and a seamless guest experience in a fast‑paced 4‑star setting.
- The role oversees all key departments, driving efficiency, presentation, hygiene and service excellence while supporting KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and rota planning.
- Acting as the on‑site lead in the GM’s absence, the DGM makes confident operational decisions and guides the management team. A core focus is developing and motivating department heads and teams, strengthening communication, performance management, training and recruitment.
- The role also ensures outstanding guest service, resolves escalated issues and maintains full compliance with health & safety and licensing standards.
The Person:
- Minimum two years’ experience as a Deputy General Manager in a comparable hotel, with strong senior operational hospitality management experience.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong operational knowledge across F&B, front office, kitchen, accommodation and hotel compliance.
- Good standard of education supported by a hospitality management qualification and relevant industry experience.
- Legal right to work and live in the UK and Northern Ireland; share code required for non‑British/non‑Irish applicants.
On Offer:
For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.
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Excel Recruitment is recruiting an experienced Catering General Manager for a leading contract catering business at a high-profile healthcare site in Dublin.
This senior role oversees several busy food service outlets, leading a large team while maintaining high standards across food quality, service, compliance, and client relationships. It is a great opportunity for a commercially focused catering or hospitality leader with strong people management experience.
Benefits of the Catering General Manager role
- Pension contribution
- Free on-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Free meals on shift
- Enhanced leave benefits
- Employee discount portal and wellbeing supports
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Recognition events and long-term career development opportunities
- Access to accredited learning and progression pathways
Responsibilities of the Catering General Manager:
- Oversee daily catering operations across multiple food service areas on a busy healthcare site
- Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, customer service, and operational delivery
- Lead, coach, and develop a large multi-skilled team, including performance management, succession planning, and ongoing training
- Create and deliver operational plans and strategic goals over a 12 to 24-month period
- Build positive working relationships with clients, senior stakeholders, and site-based teams
- Ensure the site remains fully compliant with HACCP, food safety, health and safety, and company standards
- Manage budgets, financial targets, labour controls, and commercial performance across the operation
- Drive improvements across menus, service delivery, sustainability, customer engagement, and team standards
- Support recruitment, onboarding, training, rostering, and HR processes for the catering team
- Use customer feedback, site data, and operational insight to improve the service and identify new opportunities
Requirements of the Catering General Manager
- Previous senior management experience in catering, hospitality, food services, or contract catering, ideally within healthcare or another high-volume environment
- Strong people management skills with a hands-on, supportive, and coaching-led leadership style
- Strong commercial awareness with proven experience managing budgets, labour, margins, and KPIs
- Confident communicator who can build trust with teams, clients, suppliers, and senior stakeholders
- Excellent attention to detail with a strong focus on compliance, quality, safety, and the customer experience
- A positive and proactive approach, with a genuine interest in team development, service standards, and continuous improvement
- Qualifications in hospitality management, food safety, catering management, or a related discipline would be an advantage
If you’re a passionate and results-driven hospitality leader looking for your next challenge, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV below or contact Kevin for a confidential discussion 087 381 3866.
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Revenue Manager – 5★ Luxury Hotel | Belfast City Centre
Package: Competitive + Career Progression + Luxury Brand
Ready to take the lead in a flagship luxury hotel?
We’re recruiting an experienced Revenue Manager for one of Belfast’s most prestigious 5-star properties. This is a standout opportunity to shape commercial strategy, influence senior decisions, and make a real impact on bottom-line performance.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Driving revenue growth, profitability, and market performance
- Analysing demand trends, competitor activity, and market data
- Leading weekly revenue strategy meetings with senior leadership
- Managing and developing the Reservations team
- Optimising channel mix across OTAs, GDS and direct bookings
- Producing accurate forecasts, budgets, and performance reports
- Working closely with Sales & Marketing to maximise campaigns and promotions.
What We’re Looking For
- 3+ years’ experience in hotel Revenue Management
- Strong commercial mindset with a proven ability to drive revenue performance
- Experience with systems such as Opera, IDeaS or similar RMS/PMS platforms
- Advanced Excel and strong analytical capability
- Confident communicator who can influence and engage stakeholders
- A proactive, results-driven approach in a fast-paced environment.
Why Apply?
- Join a leading 5-star hotel brand in Belfast
- Work with an experienced and supportive leadership team
- Genuine opportunities for career progression and development
- High-impact role with real ownership and visibility
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
Apply Now
If you’re ready to take the next step in your Revenue Management career within a luxury setting, apply today and be part of a high-performing, ambitious team.
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Food & Beverage Manager
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Food & Beverage Manager for a well-established 4-star hotel in Carlow. This is a senior, full-time management role offering long-term stability, strong support, and excellent on-site benefits.
If you are passionate about hospitality, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to join a supportive hotel team, this role could be the perfect fit.
Benefits of the Food & Beverage Manager role
- Performance Bonus
- Car Parking
- Discounts within the hotel group
- Opportunities for career growth.
- Meals on duty
- Free Gym and Leisure Club membership
- Employee Awards
- Training and Development Programs
Responsibilities of the Food & Beverage Manager
- Oversee the daily running of all food and beverage outlets
- Lead, motivate, and manage a multi-skilled hospitality team
- Control labour costs, stock levels, and departmental budgets
- Maintain high standards of service and guest satisfaction
- Work closely with the Head Chef on food quality and consistency
- Coordinate events and functions with internal teams
- Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
- Act as Duty Manager and support hotel operations as required
Requirements of the Food & Beverage Manager
- Previous experience as a Food & Beverage Manager or senior F&B leader
- Background in hotel or high-volume hospitality environments
- Strong people management and communication skills
- Good understanding of rosters, wages, stock, and margins
- Organised, hands-on, and guest-focused management style
- Must have a valid permit to work full-time in Ireland.
If you are a motivated hospitality professional ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply now with your CV via the link below or call Kevin in confidence for more information 087 381 3866
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Excel Recruitment is recruiting a hands-on Café Restaurant Manager to lead a busy café and restaurant operation within a healthcare setting in Cork. You’ll oversee day-to-day service, support and develop a front-line team, and ensure consistently high standards across food, service, hygiene, and customer care. This is a great opportunity for a strong hospitality manager who enjoys a fast-paced operation and values a stable, daytime-focused schedule.
Benefits of the Café Restaurant Manager role
- Competitive salary (DOE)
- Daytime roster and work-life balance
- On-site parking
- Stable, long-term role in healthcare
- Training and progression with a leading catering provider
Requirements of the Café Restaurant Manager
- Café/restaurant management experience (or similar)
- Used to high-volume service and busy periods
- Strong people management, training and rostering
- Good commercial eye: labour, stock, waste and margins
- Solid HACCP, food safety and H&S standards
- Calm, organised and comfortable in a healthcare setting
Responsibilities of the Café Restaurant Manager
- Oversee day-to-day café/restaurant service
- Lead, coach and develop the front-of-house team
- Maintain high standards: service, hygiene and presentation
- Plan rotas and manage labour costs
- Manage stock, ordering, deliveries and waste
- Handle onsite queries and build strong stakeholder relations
- Ensure full HACCP and H&S compliance, with accurate records
- Support simple service improvements and merchandising
If you’re a strong hospitality manager looking for a stable role with great daytime hours in Cork, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV below or call Kevin for more details 087 381 3866.
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Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting for a Deputy General Manager on a permanent full-time basis in Enniskillen, Co. Fermanagh.
For you:
- Salary circa £50,000 per year.
The Client:
- A leading 4-star lakeside resort featuring 71 stylish bedrooms, 20 self‑catering lodges with private hot tubs, and 12 modern lakeside studios set within beautifully maintained grounds with stunning waterfront views. Facilities include a private members’ health club, a relaxing spa, a secure outdoor play area, and a professional padel tennis court affiliated with the Padel Federation of Ireland.
- Dining options span a 100‑seat restaurant, a spacious lakeside grill bar and lounge serving lunch and evening menus, a 30‑seat conservatory for afternoon tea, and a vibrant bar offering an extensive drinks selection. The resort hosts private dinners, conferences, meetings, banquets, and popular family dining events throughout the year.
- Three state‑of‑the‑art kitchens, top‑tier equipment, a “5” Scores on the Doors Elite Food Hygiene Rating, and robust systems including Guestline, Sage and NorthTime support smooth, high‑quality operations. With a team of 160 employees and growing, this is an exciting opportunity to join a standout hospitality destination.
The Job:
- The Deputy General Manager supports the General Manager in running all daily hotel operations, ensuring exceptional service, strong financial performance and a seamless guest experience in a fast‑paced 4‑star setting.
- The role oversees all key departments, driving efficiency, presentation, hygiene and service excellence while supporting KPIs, budgeting, forecasting, cost control and rota planning.
- Acting as the on‑site lead in the GM’s absence, the DGM makes confident operational decisions and guides the management team. A core focus is developing and motivating department heads and teams, strengthening communication, performance management, training and recruitment.
- The role also ensures outstanding guest service, resolves escalated issues and maintains full compliance with health & safety and licensing standards.
The Person:
- Minimum two years’ experience as a Deputy General Manager in a comparable hotel, with strong senior operational hospitality management experience.
- Excellent leadership, interpersonal and communication skills.
- Strong operational knowledge across F&B, front office, kitchen, accommodation and hotel compliance.
- Good standard of education supported by a hospitality management qualification and relevant industry experience.
- Legal right to work and live in the UK and Northern Ireland; share code required for non‑British/non‑Irish applicants.
For more information, contact Wes McCullough. To forward your up-to-date CV, click on the APPLY link.
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Excel Recruitment is hiring an experienced Catering General Manager on behalf of a leading catering company for a prominent healthcare site in Dublin.
This senior role involves managing multiple food outlets for patients and visitors, leading a large team, and ensuring high standards of food, service, and compliance. This is an opportunity for an experienced catering professional with strong leadership and commercial skills to join a people-focused organisation.
Benefits of the General Manager role:
- Pension contribution
- Free on-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Free meals on shift
- Enhanced leave benefits
- Employee discount portal and wellbeing supports
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Recognition events and long-term career development opportunities
- Access to accredited learning and progression pathways
Responsibilities of the General Manager:
- Lead the day-to-day operations of multiple food service units across the site
- Deliver outstanding service and food quality in line with company and client expectations
- Manage, mentor, and develop a large, diverse team, including succession planning and performance reviews
- Set and drive strategic goals and business plans for 12-24 months
- Build strong relationships with on-site stakeholders and clients
- Ensure compliance with all health & safety and food safety regulations
- Deliver financial targets, manage budgets, and identify opportunities for growth and efficiency
- Support innovation in menus, service, sustainability, and customer engagement
- Handle recruitment, training, and HR processes on-site
- Use customer feedback and business data to drive continuous improvement
Requirements of the General Manager:
- Proven experience in a senior operational role within hospitality, catering, or food services, ideally in a healthcare setting
- Strong leadership skills with a hands-on, coaching-led approach
- Financially literate with experience managing budgets and KPIs
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- High attention to detail with a focus on quality, safety, and customer experience
- A proactive mindset with a passion for people development, innovation, and service excellence
- 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’d love to hear from you.
Apply with your CV below or contact Kevin for a confidential discussion 087 381 3866.
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Our client a leading FMCG client based in Westmeath is looking to hire a Deputy Logistics manager
Your shift pattern will be 5 days out of 7 (including weekends and bank holidays).
Working in either the Goods In, Selection or Transport team, reporting directly to the Regional Logistics Manager you will be responsible for the management of employees in this area of the warehouse. This exciting opportunity will offer you variety and responsibility, and the satisfaction of knowing that your role is impacting the success of all stores across the region.
They are looking for an individual who is keen to develop their soft and hard skill sets and move forward within the business thus enabling you to thrive, develop and command control within the environment.
The Role
* Lead a team of Warehouse Operatives in our Goods In, Selection, or Transport departments ensuring stock is received, stored, packed, and transported according to the highest standards
* Delivery of a performance-orientated and motivating work environment for all employees.
* Participating in operational activities and demonstrating strong leadership skills through leading by example
* Management & Development of key performance indicators
* Engagement & interaction with multiple IT systems which form the basis for key Logistics processes within our Regional Distribution Centres
* Completing regular quality control checks and product rotation according to company guidelines
* Coordination of all on-the-job training for all Warehouse Operatives and other trainees in order to develop employees and enable them to work proactively
* Development & maintenance of the work planner and planning annual leave
Your Profile
* Possess drive and ambition of the highest level
* A results-orientated management style with a desire to succeed
* Have the confidence to manage conflict and get the best out of the employees around you
* The ability to lead a team and demonstrate the skills required to inspire others
* A clear results-driven work history, expressing the ability to work within challenging constraints
Please send your CV to Sarah Adams in Excel Recruitment. Excel Recruitment is Ireland’s leading Recruitment company and we are always happy to take a call to discuss the various jobs we have across all of Ireland in all industries. Please call Sarah today on 01-8717637 to discuss this Deputy logistics manager job.
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