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Passionate about food? Want to develop your career with the world’s leading food service management company? Look no further — we, the leading foodservice and hospitality provider across the Island of Ireland, are looking for a General Manager to join our talented team on a Monday–Friday, permanent basis (40 hours per week). As a General Manager, you will take full responsibility for all food service operations, ensuring operational excellence and the consistent delivery of the Client Food Program. You will inspire and develop your team to provide outstanding food and hospitality experiences while maintaining compliance with Compass processes, health & safety requirements, and commercial targets. Building strong strategic client relationships will be key to ensuring contract retention and success.
Job Responsibility:
Take full responsibility for the overall management of the contract and all food service operations
Engage regularly with the Operations Manager and Client, providing updates on site changes, projects, and action plans
Ensure the contract operates in full compliance with company policies, food safety, health & safety, and hygiene regulations
Oversee operational planning and resource management to deliver a first‑class food and beverage service
Design, manage, and own the overall customer experience, ensuring hospitality is friendly, engaging, and aligned with the Client Food Program
Lead, recruit, train, coach, and develop your team to deliver exceptional service
Empower colleagues and suppliers to provide a great service
Conduct team reviews, coaching sessions, performance management, and disciplinary procedures professionally and on time
Identify and develop internal and external talent to support succession planning
Champion daily team briefings that are user‑focused
Foster a culture of fun, teamwork, fresh thinking, and continuous improvement
Demonstrate a passion for high‑quality food, preparation, and taste
Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop new ideas, follow food trends, and maintain a competitive offer
Promote all aspects of the Client Food Program through food choices, displays, space design, and daily interactions
Develop strong relationships with influential stakeholders to meet and exceed expectations
Support the client’s EA team in achieving hospitality goals
Communicate with clients honestly, accurately, and in a timely manner
Act as a Compass advocate at all times, delivering outstanding customer engagement
Monitor and manage all financial responsibilities including forecasting, budgeting, and cost control
Ensure budgets are understood and adhered to, delivering financial targets aligned with net income and cost expectations
Work with your Operations Manager to review staff performance, identify training needs, and meet client service standards
Minimise agency and overtime spend and ensure agency staff meet Client Food Program standards
Meet all deadlines for reports, including quarterly and year‑end requirements
Observe and comply with all safety and security procedures, reporting any issues promptly
Take responsibility for your own safety and that of others
Ensure correct use of equipment and PPE, reporting any faults immediately
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree preferred, or equivalent experience
Proven experience in food service operations, contract catering, hospitality, or unit supervision
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong working knowledge of the Microsoft suite
A passion for great food and exceptional hospitality
Good culinary knowledge and understanding of basic kitchen practices
Commercially minded with the ability to measure impact and results
Strong decision‑making and judgement skills
Ability to build effective relationships and collaborate at all organisational levels
Knowledge of industry trends and ability to utilise Client tools
Confident communicator capable of negotiation and reasoning
Strong organisational, project management, and multitasking skills