Multi-Site Fresh Food Service Manager

BLUE FORGE RECRUITMENT; Ireland; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

Blue Forge Recruitment is seeking an experienced Retail Food Service Manager for a busy Mayo site. The role focuses on leading multiple fresh food concessions, ensuring high quality and strong customer service while managing a 7–10 staff team.

The ideal candidate has proven multi-site management experience, depth in fresh food operations, and a hands-on leadership approach. Flexibility for weekends and varied shifts is required.

Qualifications

• 4–5 years of proven management experience in multiple fresh food concessions, catering companies, high-volume venues or large-scale events.
• Experience overseeing multiple sites and teams with effective scheduling and performance oversight.
• Extensive knowledge of fresh food preparation, presentation, menu planning and service standards.
• Proven ability to recruit, train, coach and motivate large teams while maintaining high standards.
• Strong understanding of food safety, HACCP, hygiene regulations and health and safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of multiple fresh food concessions, catering outlets and service locations.
• Ensure operations run efficiently, consistently and profitably while maintaining high food quality and customer service.
• Lead, manage and motivate teams across multiple sites, ensuring staffing levels and effective shift management.
• Monitor food preparation, presentation, portion control and service standards across all locations.
• Implement and maintain strict HACCP, food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures.
• Manage stock levels, purchasing, supplier relationships, deliveries and inventory control.
• Monitor financial performance, budgets, labour costs, food costs and operational expenses.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, increase sales and maximise profitability.

Skills

Staff management

Fresh food operations

Budget management

Food quality control

Leadership skills

Job description

Blue Forge Recruitment is seeking an experienced Retail Food Service Manager for a busy Mayo site. The role focuses on leading multiple fresh food concessions, ensuring high quality and strong customer service while managing a 7–10 staff team.

The ideal candidate has proven multi-site management experience, depth in fresh food operations, and a hands-on leadership approach. Flexibility for weekends and varied shifts is required.