Operations Manager Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced and motivated Operations Manager to lead a large-scale catering operation on a prominent corporate campus in Cork. This is a fantastic opportunity for a strategic and hands-on leader to join a progressive catering company, offering a strong work-life balance with daytime hours. Benefits of the Operations Manager role: Highly competitive salary Daytime working hours across 5 days over 7 On-site parking Excellent career progression opportunities within a growing company Health & wellbeing programs Supportive, inclusive, and people-first workplace culture Requirements of the Operations Manager: Proven experience in a similar operations or senior management role within hospitality, catering, or facilities services Strong leadership, people management, and delegation skills Demonstrated ability to manage high-volume food service or soft service operations, ideally across a large site or multi-outlet location Proficient in budgeting, reporting, and inventory/stock management Excellent communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving abilities Ability to deliver high service standards in a dynamic, fast-paced environment Responsibilities of the Operations Manager: Lead and oversee the day-to-day operations of catering across a large campus Inspire and guide a large, diverse team to deliver exceptional service standards Liaise with the client to ensure expectations are consistently met or exceeded Manage staffing levels, rotas, training, and performance to ensure operational efficiency Monitor hygiene, food safety, and workplace safety standards across the site Work closely with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure consistent delivery of goods and services Maintain full oversight of budgets, cost controls, and P&L performance Develop and implement new operational initiatives to improve service delivery and profitability Report regularly to senior management with data-driven performance insights and recommendations If you're a driven leader looking for your next challenge in a rewarding, people-focused environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now with your CV via the link below or contact Kevin for a confidential chat. #INDJEN1 Skills: Leadership Skills Excellent Communication Skills Attention to Detail. Benefits: Daytime Hours Parking Wellness Program.