Area Manager Health Care Catering
1 day ago
Belfast
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. Key Responsibilities Operational Management o Oversee catering operations across designated healthcare sites. o Ensure menus meet patient dietary needs and clinical requirements. o Maintain compliance with HACCP, COSHH, and all food safety legislation. Staff Leadership o Recruit, train, and manage catering teams. o Conduct performance reviews and ensure ongoing staff development. o Manage rotas and staffing levels to meet service demands. Financial Control o Manage budgets and monitor expenditure. o Control stock, ordering, and waste to achieve cost targets. o Prepare financial and operational reports for senior management. Quality & Compliance o Conduct audits and implement continuous improvement initiatives. o Ensure adherence to NHS or healthcare standards and governance. o Respond to feedback and complaints promptly and professionally. Stakeholder Engagement o Liaise with clients, staff,, and senior managers. o 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 Monday to Friday £33,000 plus van or car allowance