Are you looking for temporary catering work that fits around your lifestyle? Excel Recruitment is recruiting Catering Assistants to work across multiple client locations the Athlone Area
This role offers flexibility and the chance to work in professional catering settings.
Responsibilities of a Catering Assistant
- Cleaning dishes, pots, and kitchen equipment
- Maintaining cleanliness across food preparation areas
- Assisting kitchen teams with simple food prep tasks
- Replenishing food service stations as needed
- Delivering professional customer service
Requirements of a Catering Assistant
- Manual Handling training (can be provided)
- Food Safety or HACCP certification (training available)
- Catering or hospitality experience is an advantage
- Flexibility and reliability
Why Work with Excel Recruitment?
- Shifts that suit your availability
- Exposure to diverse hospitality settings
- Build practical catering experience
- Support from a friendly recruitment team
- Weekly pay with holiday pay accrued
Apply below with your CV if interested
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Barista
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting Baristas to join our fantastic team of casual staff for immediate, Monday to Friday work.
We have work in all areas of Dublin, Monday to Friday, daytime hours, weekend work is available as well. The rate of pay is from 14.15 to 16.00 euros per hour depending on the experience. The work will be casual with a lot of flexibility.
As a Barista, you will need to welcome customers and enquire about their coffee needs. You will need to explain all coffee drinks available to customers and answer all questions if they arise and prepare and sell coffee drinks. You will need to help around the kitchen and may need to serve food and drinks. You will need to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, restock shelves and keep the work area clean.
Responsibilities of the Barista
- Grinding and brewing coffee
- Preparing and selling coffee drinks
- Serve and assist customers
- Working with the till
- Assist with general kitchen duties
Requirements for the Barista:
- Previous experience as a Barista
- Good level of spoken English
- Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
- Excellent time management skills and work ethic
Why work with Excel Recruitment?
- Flexibility around family and study commitments
- Weekly wages
- Daytime hours
- Be part of the great Excel Team
If you are interested in the Barista job, please apply below for the attention of Dileta. Or you can call directly on 086 466 6631
Catering Assistant – Limerick
We are currently recruiting hardworking, reliable Catering Assistants to support busy kitchens and canteens across Limerick on a temporary basis. This role suits someone with previous catering or hospitality experience who can work at pace, follow instructions, and maintain high standards of food hygiene and customer service.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with basic food preparation (e.g., salads, sandwiches, plating) if necessary
- Serve food and beverages during service times in a friendly, efficient manner
- Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, dining, and service areas (including dishes and pot wash)
- Support stock rotation, deliveries, and replenishment of food and consumables
- Follow HACCP, food safety, allergen, and health & safety procedures at all times
- Work as part of a team to ensure smooth service in a fast-paced environment
Requirements
- Previous experience in catering, kitchens, hospitality, or cleaning roles (preferred)
- Strong understanding of food hygiene and safe working practices
- Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently during busy service periods
- HACCP and Manual Handling certification required (training can be facilitated)
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable, punctual, and flexible to take on temporary shifts (early mornings and/or weekdays may be required)
Benefits of Working with Excel Recruitment
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay accrual
- Support from a dedicated recruitment consultant
- Opportunity to gain experience across a variety of catering settings in Limerick
If you’re an experienced Catering Assistant seeking temporary work in Limerick, we’d be delighted to hear from you.
Apply below or contact Conor Meldrum at Excel Recruitment:
087 770 3881
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Café / Restaurant Manager (Healthcare Facility) – Cork
The Role
We’re seeking an experienced Café/Restaurant Manager to lead a busy, customer-facing café/restaurant operation within a healthcare environment. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who thrives in a high-volume, high-standard setting-delivering warm, professional service while ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation, cleanliness, and compliance.
You’ll be responsible for daily operations, team training and development, service standards, and ensuring a consistently positive experience for patients, visitors, and staff-often during peak periods.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead day-to-day operations of the café/restaurant, ensuring smooth service across breakfast, lunch and peak trading periods
- Deliver exceptional customer service and act as a visible, approachable leader on the floor
- Recruit, train, coach and develop a high-performing team; create a culture of service excellence and accountability
- Drive high-volume service while maintaining standards in food quality, speed, and presentation
- Implement and maintain service SOPs, opening/closing procedures, and operational routines
- Oversee rostering, staffing levels and labour management to meet demand and budgets
- Manage stock control, ordering, deliveries, rotation and waste reduction, ensuring best value and availability
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP / Food Safety, allergen controls, and hygiene standards at all times
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness across front of house, service areas, and customer facilities
- Handle customer feedback professionally, resolving issues quickly and positively
- Work closely with site stakeholders to ensure service supports the needs of a healthcare setting (patient privacy, sensitivity, professionalism)
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Café Manager / Restaurant Manager / Catering Manager / FOH Manager in a busy, high-volume environment
- Strong track record of customer service leadership-you set the tone for standards and service culture
- Passion for training and developing teams, with the ability to improve performance and consistency
- Comfortable managing fast-paced service, competing priorities, and multiple service periods
- Excellent understanding of food safety, allergen management, and hygiene standards (HACCP knowledge essential)
- Strong operational skills: stock, labour, KPIs, ordering, waste control, and service standards
- Confident communicator with a calm, professional approach-ideal for a healthcare environment
- Organised, solutions-focused, and able to lead by example
Desirable (Nice to Have)
- Experience in healthcare, contract catering, corporate catering, or similar regulated environments
- Food Safety/HACCP certification (or willingness to complete)
- Experience managing café retail / grab-and-go / high footfall operations
What You’ll Get
- A stable, long-term role within a respected, professional environment
- Opportunity to lead and shape service standards and team culture
- Supportive management structure and clear operational expectations
- Competitive salary package (DOE) + benefits (where applicable)
How to Apply
Apply with your CV and a short note outlining your relevant management experience-particularly in high-volume service and team training, or reach out to Laura 087 9004108
#HospSenior
Excel Recruitment are recrutiing a General Manager for a busy gastro bar in Co. Galway.
We are seeking an experienced Bar Manager for our client who has extensive food service experience in a busy restaurant, hotel or gastro setting.
The role is suited to someone seeking to take ownership of the property, with ability to manage a team and work on own initiative, reporting into the owner as required.
If you are an ambitious, results-driven professional seeking to further your experience please submit your CV via the link or call Elaine in our Galway office 091-353568.
Please note only applications who have permission to work full-time in Ireland without employer sponsorship will be considered.
HospSenior
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting Catering Assistants to join our temporary workforce across a range of client locations in Athlone.
This position is ideal for candidates seeking flexible hours and varied catering experience.
Responsibilities of a Catering Assistant
- Cleaning and maintaining kitchen and food service equipment
- Upholding high hygiene and safety standards
- Assisting with basic food preparation when required
- Keeping food counters clean and fully stocked
- Serving food to customers in a professional manner
Requirements of a Catering Assistant
- Manual Handling qualification (training available)
- HACCP or Food Safety certification (training can be arranged)
- Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not required
- A positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
Why Work with Excel Recruitment?
- Flexible working hours
- Opportunities across a range of catering environments
- Gain hands-on industry experience
- Ongoing support from our recruitment team
- Weekly payroll with holiday pay
Submit your CV today to apply
CorkGalJunior
Barista
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting Baristas to join our fantastic team of casual staff for immediate, Monday to Friday work.
We have work in all areas of Dublin, Monday to Friday, daytime hours, weekend work is available as well. The rate of pay is from 14.15 to 16.00 euros per hour depending on the experience. The work will be casual with a lot of flexibility.
As a Barista, you will need to welcome customers and enquire about their coffee needs. You will need to explain all coffee drinks available to customers and answer all questions if they arise and prepare and sell coffee drinks. You will need to help around the kitchen and may need to serve food and drinks. You will need to maintain a safe and healthy work environment, restock shelves and keep the work area clean.
Responsibilities of the Barista
- Grinding and brewing coffee
- Preparing and selling coffee drinks
- Serve and assist customers
- Working with the till
- Assist with general kitchen duties
Requirements for the Barista:
- Previous experience as a Barista
- Good level of spoken English
- Ability to work well in a team and on own initiative
- Excellent time management skills and work ethic
Why work with Excel Recruitment?
- Flexibility around family and study commitments
- Weekly wages
- Daytime hours
- Be part of the great Excel Team
If you are interested in the Barista job, please apply below for the attention of Dileta. Or you can call directly on 086 466 6631
HospJunior
Excel Recruitment recruiting a Catering & Accommodation Manager for our client in Lismore, Co. Waterford. We are searching for an experienced Manager with a hospitality background to oversee the day to day operations of the property.
The successful candidate will:
- Have previous experience managing a team of people in various department, including catering, reception and housekeeping
- Have strong knowledge of budgeting, cost management, waste management, purchasing, food safety systems
- Possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with confidence to deliver presentations and actively engage at group meetings
- Be up to date on relevant legislation including employment, health and safety, food safety
Benefits:
The successful candidate will join a large, progressive organisation with a competitive salary and daytime hours.
If you are interested in hearing more about this Catering & Accommodation Manager role, please submit your CV via the link or call Elaine in our Galway office.
HospSenior
Waiting Staff – Midleton
We are currently recruiting experienced and professional Waiting Staff to support a range of events in Midleton. This role is ideal for individuals with a strong background in catering and hospitality who can deliver excellent service in fast-paced, high-standard event environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide attentive and efficient table service at events and functions
- Set up and clear tables, ensuring presentation standards are maintained
- Assist with food and beverage service, including tray service where required
- Work closely with the catering and events team to ensure smooth service
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of service areas throughout events
- Adhere to all food safety and health & safety guidelines
Requirements
- Previous experience in waiting or catering roles, ideally within events or functions
- Strong customer service and communication skills
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Professional presentation and positive attitude
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and event-based shifts
- HACCP certification required (training can be arranged)
- Reliable, punctual, and team-oriented
What We Offer
- Weekly pay
- Holiday pay accrual
- Flexible, event-based shifts
- Opportunity to work at a variety of events and venues in Cork
- Ongoing support from a dedicated recruitment team
If you are an experienced hospitality professional looking for event-based work in Midleton, we would be delighted to hear from you. Apply today for consideration.
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