Area Manager Health Care Catering

Mount Charles Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 29,700 - 36,300; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Van or car allowance

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Catering Services Manager to oversee the delivery of high-quality food across multiple healthcare sites. The ideal candidate will have experience in hospitality management, along with strong food safety knowledge. Responsibilities include managing budgets, leading staff teams, and ensuring compliance with healthcare standards. This mid-senior level position offers a competitive salary of £33,000 plus vehicle allowance, with working hours from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing multi‑site catering operations, ideally in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and special diets.

Responsibilities

• Oversee catering operations across designated healthcare sites.
• Ensure menus meet patient dietary needs and clinical requirements.
• Manage budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Conduct audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Liaise with clients and senior managers.

Skills

Leadership and team management

Financial and budgetary control

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively

Customer‑focused approach with attention to detail

Education

Food safety Level 3 or equivalent certification

Experience in hospitality management or related field

Job description

Job Purpose

To lead and manage catering services across multiple healthcare sites, ensuring safe, high‑quality, and cost‑effective food provision for patients, staff, and visitors in compliance with nutritional standards, food safety regulations, and contractual obligations.

Operational Management

• Oversee catering operations across designated healthcare sites.
• Ensure menus meet patient dietary needs and clinical requirements.
• Maintain compliance with HACCP, COSHH, and all food‑safety legislation.

Staff Leadership

• Recruit, train, and manage catering teams.
• Conduct performance reviews and ensure ongoing staff development.
• Manage rotas and staffing levels to meet service demands.

Financial Control

• Manage budgets and monitor expenditure.
• Control stock, ordering, and waste to achieve cost targets.
• Prepare financial and operational reports for senior management.

Quality & Compliance

• Conduct audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure adherence to NHS or healthcare standards and governance.
• Respond to feedback and complaints promptly and professionally.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Liaise with clients and senior managers.
• Represent catering services at internal and external meetings.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience in hospitality management or related field (preferred).
• Food safety Level 3 or equivalent certification.
• Proven experience managing multi‑site catering operations, ideally in healthcare.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, nutrition, and special diets.

Skills & Competencies

• Leadership and team management.
• Financial and budgetary control.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and prioritize effectively.
• Customer‑focused approach with attention to detail.

Working Hours & Salary

Monday‑to‑Friday. Salary: £33,000 plus van or car allowance.

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Health Care Provider

Industries

Facilities Services