Catering General Manager – Hospitality & Catering Operations
I’m partnering with a leading, well-established Irish catering organisation to recruit a Catering General Manager who will take full ownership of hospitality and catering operations across a high-profile client site in Limerick. This is a senior leadership role for a commercially driven operator with a proven track record in managing food service, meetings, and events. If you’re a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about delivering exceptional food and service standards, this is a fantastic opportunity to step into a visible and impactful role. This is predominantly a Monday to Friday position, with some flexibility required for occasional weekends.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and oversee all hospitality and catering operations, including daily food service, meetings, and events
- Take full ownership of financial performance, including budgets, forecasting, cost control, and reporting
- Manage, mentor, and develop a team of chefs and front-of-house operational staff
- Drive consistently high standards across food quality, presentation, and customer experience
- Deliver seamless execution of meetings, corporate events, and hospitality services
- Identify opportunities to enhance service delivery, innovation, and operational efficiency
- Maintain a strong on-the-floor presence, supporting teams and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations
- Produce regular operational and financial reports, identifying trends and areas for improvement
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, health & safety, and all regulatory standards
- Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, clients, and suppliers
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a Catering Manager, General Manager, or senior hospitality leadership role
- Strong financial management experience with full P&L ownership
- Experience managing both kitchen (BOH) and front-of-house teams
- Background in delivering high-quality corporate catering, meetings, and events
- A hands-on, visible leader with a proactive and solutions-driven approach
- Excellent communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong knowledge of food safety, compliance, and health & safety standards
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Monday to Friday working pattern with flexibility
- High-profile client site with a diverse and dynamic operation
- Opportunity to lead and shape a growing hospitality and catering offering
- Supportive environment where your leadership will have real impact
If you’re ready to step into a senior leadership role and take ownership of a high-performing hospitality and catering operation, apply today or reach out to Laura directly to discuss in confidence.
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Reception Manager – 4* Corporate Hotel
I’m partnering with a busy, corporate-focused 4-star hotel to hire an experienced Reception Manager to lead Front Office operations and drive service excellence.
This is a hands-on leadership role for a proven Front Office Manager who thrives in high-volume environments, excels in team development, and is passionate about delivering exceptional guest experiences.
What You’ll Do
- Lead, manage, and motivate a high-performing Front Office / Reception team
- Drive a positive team culture focused on collaboration, accountability, and service excellence
- Oversee daily Reception operations: check-in, check-out, and guest relations
- Take full ownership of team performance, setting clear expectations and standards
- Train, coach, and develop team members to maximise performance and engagement
- Conduct inductions, structured training plans, and ongoing performance reviews
- Identify high-potential team members and support progression and succession planning
- Manage team rotas, staffing levels, and workflow in a fast-paced hotel environment
- Lead by example on the floor, providing hands-on support during busy periods
- Handle guest queries, complaints, and escalations professionally
- Monitor KPIs, team productivity, and Front Office performance
- Ensure strong communication and coordination within the team and across departments
- Maintain compliance with SOPs, brand standards, and health & safety
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3+ years’ experience at Reception Manager / Front Office Manager level in a 4* or corporate hotel
- Proven track record in team leadership, training, and staff development
- Strong experience in high-volume hotel reception operations
- Hands-on management style with a strong guest service focus
- Excellent organisational and problem-solving skills
- Strong communication and leadership abilities
- Experience with hotel PMS systems and Front Office procedures
- Passion for hospitality, team development, and delivering results
Why You’ll Love This Role
- Join a busy, well-established 4 corporate hotel*
- Predominantly a Monday-Friday role, offering excellent work-life balance, with some flexibility required for weekends
- Lead and develop a growing Front Office team
- Strong focus on training, progression, and career development
- Competitive salary and benefits
- Fast-paced, professional environment with clear progression opportunities
If you’re passionate about leading teams, driving performance, and delivering exceptional guest experiences, apply today and make a real impact.
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Trainee Manager
Salary: €32k-€35K
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Trainee Manager to join our client, a well-established and successful retailer.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail and eager to grow their career with a leading company in the industry.
Responsibilities of this Trainee Manager:
- Support the Store Manager in daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
- Lead and motivate team members to achieve store goals and deliver excellent customer service.
- Handle customer queries and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
- Maintain store standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contribute to staff training and development, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Requirements of this Trainee Manager:
- Previous retail experience, ideally in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Ambition to develop within a managerial position.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their retail career and gain valuable management experience within a supportive and dynamic environment.
If you’re ready to join a thriving team and make your mark in the retail sector, we would love to hear from you.
INDCIAN
Excel Healthcare Recruitment are on the lookout for a Clinical Nurse Manager 3 for our client, a progressive organisation providing a wide range of Day, Residential, and Respite supports to both children and adults. They are committed to supporting people with intellectual disabilities and their families in a person-centred, community-based, and socially inclusive manner.
Location: Dublin 15
Hours: Part-Time, 22.5 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
Benefits on offer:
- Excellent career progression opportunities
- Supportive and innovative working environment
- Comprehensive pension scheme
- Generous annual leave entitlement
- Paid maternity leave & sick pay schemes
- Bike to Work and Tax Saver Travel schemes
Duties of Clinical Nurse Manager 3:
- Oversee day-to-day operations of the CNM3 office and ensure continuous service coverage
- Travel to residential houses in Dublin 7 & Dublin 15 (access to own transport required)
- Lead and manage a team of staff, ensuring high standards of care and compliance with Health Act 2007 and HIQA regulations
- Manage stock, resources, and administrative duties related to the residential service
- Ensure person-centred care is delivered in line with organisational ethos and best practice
Clinical Nurse Manager 3 must:
- Be registered with NMBI (RNID desirable)
- Hold a recognised management qualification (FETAC/QQI Level 6 or equivalent)
- Have a full driving licence and access to own transport
- Possess proven leadership, people management, and interpersonal skills
- Have a minimum of 5 years’ experience in disability services
- Applicants should possess Level 3 behavioural competencies within the organisation’s Competency Framework
If you have the necessary skills and experience and are interested in this Clinical Nurse Manager 3 role, please apply below to Barbara Kelly in complete confidence or call 087 737 9636.
Store Manager
We here at Excel Recruitment are recruiting for an unbeatable opportunity to join our client in Castlebar , Mayo . They are a hugely successful grocery retail business who are seeking a Store Manager to lead their team in Mayo.
The ideal candidate is a Store Manager who is able to drive sales and profits and grow this well-respected grocery brand. You will oversee all aspects of running the store, from training staff to managing costs.
Salary: €45k-€50K on offer for the right candidate.
Responsibilities of a Store Manager:
* Responsible for the store’s performance, ensuring the shop is profitable and controlling costs
* Overseeing the daily running of a fast-paced grocery store
* Organising and delegating duties to staff and managers
* Fulfilling the coaching and training needs of the store
Requirements for this Grocery Store Manager job:
* Previous experience of managing a busy convenience store or a supermarket
* You must have outstanding experience managing a team of staff and managers
* We are seeking a manager with a keen commercial acumen to run the business side of the store
* Must have a strong work ethic and thrive under pressure
If you are interested in this Store Manager job opportunity, then please apply to Cian Lynders via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
INDCIAN
Department Manager – Grocery Retail
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting a Department Manager on behalf of a well-established retail client based in Dublin. This is a key management role suited to an experienced grocery professional with strong leadership and operational skills
Salary: €40,000 – €45,000 per year
The Role
The Grocery Department Manager will have full responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the grocery department, ensuring excellent standards across availability, merchandising, stock control, and team management.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage the daily operation of the grocery department
- Deliver strong results across sales, margin, availability, and costs
- Lead, supervise, and develop a high-performing grocery team
- Ensure excellent merchandising, stock rotation, and replenishment standards
- Execute promotions in line with company guidelines
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, health & safety, and company procedures
- Work closely with management to support overall performance
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience as a Grocery Manager, Department Manager, or Assistant Manager
- Strong knowledge of grocery retail operations
- Proven people management and leadership experience
- Commercially aware and KPI focused
- High standards with strong attention to detail
- Good organisational and communication skills
- Solid understanding of HACCP and health & safety regulations
- Flexible to work a weekend rotation
If you are interested in this Department Manager job opportunity, then please apply to Cian Lynders via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Assistant Manager
Salary: €40k-€45K
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a motivated and enthusiastic Assistant Manager to join our client, a well-established and successful retailer.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone who is passionate about retail and eager to grow their career with a leading company in the industry.
Responsibilities of this Assistant Manager:
- Support the Store Manager in daily operations, including opening and closing procedures.
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and inventory management.
- Lead and motivate team members to achieve store goals and deliver excellent customer service.
- Handle customer queries and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
- Maintain store standards and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Contribute to staff training and development, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
Requirements of this Assistant Manager:
- Previous retail experience, ideally in a supervisory or team lead role.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively.
- Ambition to develop within a managerial position.
- Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
This is an ideal role for someone ready to take the next step in their retail career and gain valuable management experience within a supportive and dynamic environment.
If you’re ready to join a thriving team and make your mark in the retail sector, we would love to hear from you.
INDTL
Excel Healthcare Recruitment are currently recruiting for an experienced Store Manager to join a well-established and growing retail pharmacy business in Letterkenny, Co. Donegal.
This is a full-time, permanent role offering a hands-on leadership opportunity within a dynamic and commercially driven environment.
Job Title: Store Manager
Location: Letterkenny, Co. Donegal
Contract: Full-time (36-40 hours)
Salary: €40,000 – €45,000 DOE (OTE up to €50,000)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary with performance-based earnings
- Full-time, permanent position
- Supportive and forward-thinking business environment
- Opportunity to influence store performance and strategy
- Real scope for career progression into wider leadership roles
Role Overview:
This is a hands-on commercial leadership role focused on driving store performance, building a high-performing retail team, and delivering an excellent customer experience. You will be actively involved on the shop floor, leading by example and working closely with the pharmacy team to create a seamless service for customers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead from the shop floor and set a high standard of customer service
- Take ownership of sales, margins, and overall store performance
- Build, lead, and develop the retail team
- Drive growth across OTC, skincare, and wellness categories
- Plan and execute promotions, merchandising, and in-store activities
- Monitor performance metrics and take action to improve results
- Work closely with the Supervising Pharmacist and dispensary team
- Support the development of online and digital sales channels
- Identify opportunities for improvement and implement new ideas
- Maintain strong operational and commercial standards at all times
Essential Requirements:
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in retail pharmacy or a similar environment desirable
- Strong commercial awareness with experience managing sales and margins
- Proven ability to drive performance and deliver results
- Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
- Hands-on, proactive approach with the ability to lead from the front
- Passion for retail, skincare, and wellness products
- Creative mindset with the confidence to introduce new ideas
If you are interested in this Store Manager role, please apply below or contact Barbara Kelly in confidence on 0877379636 for further information.
EXCLHCPERM
Store Manager
We here at Excel Recruitment are recruiting for an unbeatable opportunity to join our client in Cork.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retailer to embrace a new challenge in a role with increased autonomy and superb career progression opportunities.
You will oversee all aspects of running the store, from training staff to managing costs. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retailer to embrace a new challenge in a role with increased autonomy and superb career progression opportunities.
Salary : €50k – €60k
Responsibilities of a Store Manager:
* Responsible for the store’s performance, ensuring the shop is profitable and controlling costs
* Overseeing the daily running of a fast-paced grocery store
* Organising and delegating duties to staff and managers
* Fulfilling the coaching and training needs of the store
Requirements for this Grocery Store Manager job:
* Previous experience of managing a busy convenience store or a supermarket
* You must have outstanding experience managing a team of staff and managers
* We are seeking a manager with a keen commercial acumen to run the business side of the store
* Must have a strong work ethic and thrive under pressure
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact in grocery retail, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV via the link below.
INDTL
Store Manager
We here at Excel Recruitment are recruiting for an unbeatable opportunity to join our client in Waterford.
This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retailer to embrace a new challenge in a role with increased autonomy and superb career progression opportunities.
Salary : €40k-€50K
You will oversee all aspects of running the store, from training staff to managing costs. This is an exceptional opportunity for an experienced retailer to embrace a new challenge in a role with increased autonomy and superb career progression opportunities.
Salary : €40k-€50K
Responsibilities of a Store Manager:
* Responsible for the store’s performance, ensuring the shop is profitable and controlling costs
* Overseeing the daily running of a fast-paced grocery store
* Organising and delegating duties to staff and managers
* Fulfilling the coaching and training needs of the store
Requirements for this Grocery Store Manager job:
* Previous experience of managing a busy convenience store or a supermarket
* You must have outstanding experience managing a team of staff and managers
* We are seeking a manager with a keen commercial acumen to run the business side of the store
* Must have a strong work ethic and thrive under pressure
If you’re ready to step into a leadership role and make an impact in grocery retail, we’d love to hear from you! Send your CV via the link below.
INDCIAN
