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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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