Job Description
Job Title:  Catering Manager
Requisition ID:  679904
Job Location (Short):  Belfast, GBR BT4 3XX
Career Area:  Culinary
Information at a Glance

Job Description

Aramark Ireland is currently recruiting for a Catering & Hospitality Manager to lead and oversee all catering and hospitality services within a busy client site. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced hospitality professional with strong leadership, financial management, and operational skills to join a dynamic and customer-focused team.

Job Responsibilities

  • Lead all catering and hospitality services, ensuring the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and customer service.
  • Monitor service performance and implement continuous improvements to enhance the customer experience.
  • Act as the primary point of contact for all catering and hospitality requirements.
  • Develop creative catering solutions and tailored hospitality packages to meet client needs.
  • Recruit, train, coach, and performance manage catering team members.
  • Develop staff rotas and ensure appropriate staffing levels to support daily operations.
  • Foster a culture of teamwork, accountability, and exceptional customer service.
  • Manage catering budgets and deliver agreed financial targets.Monitor labour costs, food costs, stock control, and wastage.
  • Produce regular reports on sales performance, revenue, and operational KPIs.
  • Maintain excellent standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food handling practices throughout all catering facilities.
  • Conduct regular audits, inspections, and risk assessments.Support end-of-month financial processes, including account reconciliation, invoice validation, purchase order tracking, accruals information, and financial reporting.
  • Work closely with the Unit General Manager and Finance team to ensure accurate and timely submission of monthly accounts.
  • Ensure full compliance with company policies, health and safety regulations, and food safety standards.

Qualifications

  • Previous experience within a Catering Manager, Hospitality Manager, Food Service Manager, or similar leadership role.
  • Proven ability to lead, motivate, coach, and develop high-performing teams.
  • Strong people management and employee engagement skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience managing budgets, labour costs, and overall financial performance.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel and financial management systems.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.