Catering Operations Manager - Healthcare

We have been retained by this expanding Health care group who are now looking for a Catering Operations Manager for one of their units. This job role reports to the Head of Operations or Operations Director

Role in brief:

The Catering Operations Manager is responsible for leading, managing, and optimizing the food service operations within a healthcare environment (hospitals, long term care, rehabilitation centers, and clinics). The role ensures high quality, safe, nutritious, and patient-focused meal services in line with clinical dietary requirements, food safety, infection control measures, and organizational KPIs.

The Catering Manager acts as the primary link between the client and company management, as well as between the company and the workforce.

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes we are looking for in our ideal person:

• Bachelor’s degree in hospitality, Nutrition, Food & Beverage management, or related fields.
• Minimum 5+years of experience in healthcare catering with at least 3 years in a supervisory and managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of therapeutic diets, HACCP, ISO standards, and hospital operations.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
• Ability to manage multicultural teams and work in fast paced clinical environment
• Excellent computer skills including proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) and basic reporting systems
• Patience & centered Mindset
• Strong operational planning
• Food safety expertise
• Staff coaching and empowerment
• Financial awareness and cost control
• Continuous improvement orientation
• Strong communication skills   
• Team player
• Identifying issues and developing effective solutions
• Adaptable with changes and innovations                         

Salary package: AED20k base plus company provided accommodation & transport plus standard benefits like medical, flights etc.

Get in touch: michelle@corecruitment.com