Posted 4 Nov 2026 (2 days ago) · Job 21105 · Read from the employer's SmartRecruiters board, last checked 6 Nov 2026, 11:00 UTC

Catering Manager

Aramark · Dublin, County Dublin, Ireland

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Full time
ExperienceStated
2-5 years
EducationStated
['bachelor degree', 'professional certificate']

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  • Catering qualification at diploma/degree level or 2-5 years industry experiencerequired

    An approved catering qualification at diploma/degree level and /or 2-5 years industry experience, 2 of which were at management or department head levelfrom the posting

  • Management or department head experiencerequired

    2 of which were at management or department head levelfrom the posting

  • Bachelor's degreerequired

    Bachelor's degree or equivalent experiencefrom the posting

  • People management skillsrequired

    Demonstrates excellent people management skills with experience of managing large teams of stafffrom the posting

  • Food Hygiene and HACCP knowledgerequired

    A high degree of knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCPfrom the posting

  • Management in diverse and pressurised environmentsrequired

    The ability to manage in a diverse and pressurised environmentfrom the posting

  • Commercial focus and budget managementrequired

    Commercially focused, experience with budgets and a proven ability to achieve stretching commercial targetsfrom the posting

  • Continuous improvement mindsetrequired

    Actively seeks change, a self-motivator and is ready to challenge in the interest of continuous improvementfrom the posting

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Job Description

Aramark are currently recruiting for a Catering Manager responsible for developing and executing catering solutions to meet customer needs. Facilitate the delivery of prepared food created from an event-specific work order or in a room service environment.

Responsibilities

  • Ensure catering operations connect to the Executional Framework.
  • Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of events.
  • Demonstrate established company solutions to ensure consistency, quality and efficiency within consumer driven offerings.
  • Lead catering team to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
  • Train and lead employees to ensure knowledge of food menus and promotional calendars.
  • Monitor team performance and provide regular feedback. Plan and execute team meetings and daily huddles.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's standard model.
  • Implement communication strategy as provided by marketing team in order to build catering revenue.
  • Responsible for delivering food and labour targets. Develop and execute strategies to achieve catering revenue forecasts.
  • Responsible for executing catering events of wide-ranging size and scope, including staffing and management.
  • Ensure compliance with Aramark food, occupational and environmental safety policies in all culinary and kitchen operations.
  • Follow all applicable policies, rules and regulations, including but not limited to those relating to safety, health, wage and hour.

Qualifications

  • An approved catering qualification at diploma/degree level and /or 2-5 years industry experience, 2 of which were at management or department head level with a strong background in a high-volume hospitality, conference and banqueting operation.
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
  • Demonstrates excellent people management skills with experience of managing large teams of staff.
  • A high degree of knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP.
  • The ability to manage in a diverse and pressurised environment with a focus on client and customer services.
  • Commercially focused, experience with budgets and a proven ability to achieve stretching commercial targets.
  • Actively seeks change, a self-motivator and is ready to challenge in the interest of continuous improvement

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. 

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