We're recruiting an experienced Deputy General Manager who is passionate about exceptional food and world-class customer service, and who can confidently oversee all Compass Group UK&I catering and service operations for Compass Group Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, daytime.
As a Deputy General Manager, you will be responsible for ensuring our kitchens and service counters run smoothly and helping to deliver truly incredible food experiences. In return, you'll have the opportunity to progress your catering career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Could you shine as Compass Group Ireland's next Catering Manager? Here's what you need to know before applying:
Your key responsibilities will include:
Leading and inspiring your team through coaching, training, and feedback to deliver outstanding food and service
Building strong relationships with the Client Food Manager and acting as a positive brand ambassador for Compass
Managing daily operations efficiently, including financial reporting, forecasting, and budget control
Championing a culture of hospitality, quality, and innovation across all offerings and touchpoints
Driving project delivery, service improvements, and new initiatives that enhance the customer experience
Overseeing recruitment, succession planning, and employee engagement to build a motivated, high-performing team
Ensuring compliance with all Compass policies, food safety standards, and health & safety regulations
Communicating clearly and consistently across teams to meet targets and exceed client expectations
Our ideal Deputy General Manager will:
Be passionate about food, service, and team development
Have experience managing teams in a hospitality or food-focused environment
Demonstrate excellent communication, leadership, and organisational skills
Have strong commercial awareness with a focus on results and innovation
Be confident working with stakeholders at all levels and driving high standards across the board
Be familiar with Microsoft Office tools and industry-relevant practices
Hold or be willing to work towards relevant food hygiene and safety certifications
At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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Job Reference: com/2608/86251001/52747407/R/ROI #Republic of Ireland
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
