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Catering Manager

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    Sodexo Ireland
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    Ref: #JOB-2430320
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    Co. Cork,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    39 hours per week
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    40000.00 - 42000.00 Euro Hourly
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    Published On: 22 Jan 2026
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    Closing On: 19 Feb 2026

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Location: Cork City
Salary: €40,000 - €42,000 plus Sodexo Benefits
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent

We are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Business/Catering Manager to lead and develop our hospitality and catering services at Stryker Springhill and Innovation Centre. This is a hands-on leadership role, responsible for driving performance, growth, and profitability across multiple service offers including the kitchen, onsite restaurants, hospitality events, and vending services.

You will play a key role in ensuring that our services are delivered to the highest standards, exceeding client and customer expectations while maintaining operational excellence, compliance, and financial control.

Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage all commercial service functions including catering, hospitality, and vending operations.
Monitor performance across service areas, driving continuous improvement and business growth.
Prepare accurate financial reports, including P&L statements, reconciliations, and forecasts.
Manage client billing, attend monthly finance reviews, and support budgetary control.
Ensure all operations comply with Sodexo policies, food safety standards, and legal requirements.
Recruit, train, and develop team members, maintaining a positive and motivated workforce.
Oversee staff rotas, resource planning, and adherence to labour budgets.
Deliver exceptional customer service through a proactive and engaging approach.
Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and hygiene standards.
Promote a strong sales culture and identify opportunities to enhance service quality and profitability.
About You
You will be a dynamic, results-focused manager with a strong background in hospitality, catering, or business management. You’ll combine operational expertise with financial acumen and people leadership skills, ensuring service excellence across all areas.

Essential

Proven experience in business management or a related field.
Excellent financial awareness and reporting skills.
Strong communication, organisational, and leadership abilities.
A hands-on management style with a keen eye for detail.
Demonstrated commitment to health, safety, and compliance standards.
Excellent customer service skills and a proactive, can-do attitude.
Proficiency in IT systems (e.g., SAP, E-prophit, Microsoft Office).
Desirable

Familiarity with Sodexo policies and procedures.
Health and Safety qualification.
Personal Licence holder.
Why Sodexo?
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.

Belong

in a company and team that values you for you. 

Act

with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive

in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems.
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Career Level

  • Managerial

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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