Duty Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Galway; On-site; EUR 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided

Uniform and shoes provided

Sick pay

Company pension scheme

Job summary

University Hospital Galway is seeking a Duty Manager to supervise patient food services and lead a friendly catering team. You will help deliver meals and a positive service to patients, improving daily experiences across hospital wards.

The role requires hospitality expertise, strong people skills, and HACCP knowledge. Garda Vetting is required, with evenings off and a rotating weekend pattern in a supportive Aramark environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role or supervising in a fast-paced catering business.
• An interest in people and the drive to deliver exceptional service.
• A strong background in hospitality or catering is essential.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP.
• A problem-solving mind and solutions-orientated approach with a flexible can-do attitude.
• Garda Vetting is a requirement for this role.

Responsibilities

• To support and supervise the delivery of Patient Food Services across the hospital.
• Ensuring that our teams strive to improve the experience of all patients where they require our services.
• Responding efficiently and accurately to customer feedback regarding products & services and ensuring prompt corrective actions are put in place where required.
• Supporting SOP implementation is in place for all aspects of service.
• Monitoring compliance as per Company food safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements.
• Providing timely and constructive feedback to all direct reports as and when required either formally or informally.
• Training employees on SOP's and best practices in customer service.
• To follow all reasonable instructions from the Wards Manager.

Skills

Supervising in catering

People skills

Hospitality/catering background

Food hygiene/HACCP

Problem solving

Garda Vetting

Job description

As a Duty Managerwithin our team here at University Hospital Galway, you will be helping us to deliver our catering services to those requiring the hospital's facilities. This is a very rewarding position for the right candidate, delivering not only meals but also a positive and engaging service to patients. Our interactions contribute hugely to the experience of those using the hospital services, and we aim to improve each service user's day through our interactions.

Are you a friendly and motivated person who might like to join our catering team here at University Hospital Galway? And would you like a job offering evenings off and only working every third weekend? We are looking for energetic and focused people to join our dynamic team.

• To support andsupervisethe delivery of Patient Food Services across the hospital
• Ensuring that our teams strive to improve the experience of all patients where they require our services
• Responding efficiently and accurately to customer feedback regarding products & services and ensuring prompt corrective actions are put in place where required.
• Supporting SOP implementation is in place for all aspects of service
• Monitoringcompliance as per Company food safety policies and procedures and legislative requirements
• Providing timely and constructive feedback to all direct reports as and when required either formally or informally
• Training employees on SOP's and best practices in customer service.
• To follow all reasonable instructions from the Wards Manager

Qualifications

What we are offering you:

• Competitive hourly rate with time and a third on Sundays, and Bank Holidays Pay
• Working one in three weekends with evenings off
• Meals provided while at work
• Uniform and shoes provided
• Advancement opportunities are available for employees who would like to build a career with us
• Training given and additional training opportunities offered
• Sick pay
• Company pension scheme available

You must have:

• Previous experience in a similar role or supervising in a fast-paced catering business.
• An interest in people and the drive to deliver exceptional service
• A Strong background in hospitality or catering is essential.
• Knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP.
• A problem-solving mind and solutions-orientated approach with a flexible can-do attitude.
• Garda Vetting is a requirement for this role

Additional Information

About Aramark
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.