Head of Corporate Catering & Hospitality

Compass Group Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Ireland is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-volume catering and hospitality operation in a prestigious corporate setting. The role is full-time (40 hours) and permanent, with responsibility for both operational and financial performance and for developing a dedicated team to deliver outstanding client service.

You will manage budgeting, forecast accuracy, cost control, and stakeholder relationships to ensure an exceptional customer experience while driving continuous

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in foodservice or hospitality management.
• Strong budgeting and P&L management skills.
• Committed to quality, service and continuous improvement.
• Experience with high-volume seasonal business demands.
• Excellent client relationship building and team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily catering and hospitality operations in a busy environment.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety and food hygiene standards.
• Drive financial performance through budgeting and forecasting.
• Manage costs across labour, food, waste and overheads.
• Develop staffing plans for seasonal fluctuations.
• Lead and develop the onsite team to deliver service excellence.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Build proactive relationships with the client and stakeholders.
• Respond promptly to feedback and resolve issues.
• Support innovation in food offerings and service delivery.
• Lead change initiatives aligned with site growth.
• Act as a Compass brand ambassador at all times.

Skills

Leadership experience

Budgeting & P&L

Client relationships

Quality & service excellence

High-volume operations

People development

Microsoft Office

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Compass Group Ireland is seeking a General Manager to lead a high-volume catering and hospitality operation in a prestigious corporate setting. The role is full-time (40 hours) and permanent, with responsibility for both operational and financial performance and for developing a dedicated team to deliver outstanding client service.

You will manage budgeting, forecast accuracy, cost control, and stakeholder relationships to ensure an exceptional customer experience while driving continuous