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Want to develop your career with the world’s leading food service management company? Compass Group, the leading foodservice and hospitality provider across the Island of Ireland, is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its team on a permanent, full-time contract (37.5 hours per week) at Ulster University, Derry/Londonderry. This role suits a motivated hospitality professional who enjoys leading teams and delivering high service standards. Working closely with the General Manager and onsite team, you will support smooth daily operations, strong client relationships, and excellent service delivery. The role offers a predominantly Monday to Friday, daytime schedule, with occasional evening or weekend work. Key Responsibilities As Assistant Manager, you will support the General Manager in leading, motivating, and developing the catering team to deliver high service standards. You will assist in planning and overseeing food service and hospitality activities in line with contractual requirements, while supporting recruitment, training, and development of team members to promote a strong customer-focused culture. You will act as a key support contact for the client, helping to build effective working relationships. The role also involves supporting sales growth through local marketing initiatives, assisting with budget control and financial targets, and ensuring full compliance with Health & Safety, Food Safety, and company policies. You will support sustainability initiatives, including food waste reduction and Net Zero commitments, while monitoring KPIs and contributing to continuous improvement and operational efficiency. Essential Criteria Previous supervisory or junior management experience within a catering, hospitality, or food service environment A minimum of one year’s experience in a similar Assistant Manager or supervisory role Strong people management, communication, and organisational skills Good working knowledge of Health & Safety and Food Safety requirements in a service environment Experience working in a fast-paced operational setting such as hospitality, catering, retail, or facilities management Commercial awareness, including experience supporting budget control and cost management A clear focus on operational delivery and team performance (this is not a hands-on cooking role) A strong customer and client service focus, with a commitment to delivering high service standards Desirable Criteria The following experience would be advantageous, though not essential: Experience working within hotels, corporate events, and/or licensed premises Experience supporting sustainability initiatives or food waste reduction programs Exposure to marketing, promotional, or customer engagement activities A genuine interest in food, service quality, and continuous improvement Benefits Compass Ireland offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including: Free meals while at work Access to the Perks@Work platform, earning Wow Points and discounts across a wide range of brands, activities, and retailers Additional seasonal, overtime, and flexible working hours Career Pathways to support career progression and skills development Flexible working options to support work–life balance Additional Leave Purchase scheme Employee Assistance Programme for personal and professional support Internal reward and recognition schemes Regular communications highlighting exclusive offers and savings At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity, inclusion, and investing in the growth and development of every colleague.
Retail Assistant Manager
With nearly 60 stores across Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland & Scotland and 30 years of presence and expertise in the fashion industry, DV8 Fashion is one of the most recognised fashion names on the High Street bringing you top brands, exclusive lines and new trends. We pride ourselves in innovation and creativity and love to showcase this in everything that we do. We have a truly global presence, offering our brands online giving you 24/7 access to top fashion, shipping to most parts of the world! DV8 journey began in 1994, as a local family business we have now expanded massively and have big ambitions for the future. People are at the heart of what we do and play a key part in our continuous expansion, we are always looking for best talent, creativity and innovative mindsets to join DV8. About You We are on the lookout for a full-time Store Assistant Manager to join our DV8 store in Foyleside. You have to be passionate about our customers, people and products. Your approach should inspire others, creating a great working atmosphere and team spirit. Ideally, the successful candidate should have experience gained in a retail background, but we will consider other relevant experience too! You should also be a great communicator and stay calm and approachable even under pressure. About the Role First and foremost, the priority in our stores is the safety of our team and our customers. All team members must work safely, according to our guidelines at all times. To be a successful Assistant Store Manager at our DV8 store you will: · Support the Store Manager in managing and inspiring your team to be at their best, and stepping up to cover the store when needed · Create an atmosphere where delivering amazing service, achieving performance targets and accurate stock processes is at the core of our operations · Demonstrate a hands-on approach for all operational and commercial activities · Be responsible for security of the store by following procedures and keyholding, ensuring others follow the procedures too Some of DV8 Benefits Interested? Click the apply button to submit your CV and answer a few quick questions. Our team will review your application and if you meet the criteria, they will be in touch to find out more about your experience and more about you as a person! If this sounds like an opportunity for you then please don’t hesitate and submit your CV. Please note that due to a high volume of applications we reserve the right to close the job opening sooner than the expected closing date.
Customer Services – Online Chat
We are now recruiting Customer Services employees to join our online chat department. You will provide a fast and efficient online chat service to new and existing customers. You will ensure excellent customer service is always provided whilst communicating courteously and accurately. Essential Criteria Completed application forms should be submitted no later than 5pm on Thursday 22nd January 2026. (Previous unsuccessful applicants within the last 6 months need not apply) If you require an alternative method of application, please email recruitment@mclinsuretech.co.uk. Please note that you must demonstrate on the application how you meet the criteria for the role as identified above. MCL Insurance Services (Ireland) Ltd reserve the right to enhance the above criteria in the event of an unprecedented response. MCL Insurance Services (Ireland) Ltd is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Production/Cleaning Operative
The successful candidate will be Involved in the various stages of broth production from preparation, cooking, processing and depositing to provide a high service level to the customer. This role will also involve essential cleaning of equipment and facilities to ensure Food Hygiene standards are met. The successful candidate will have Basic Food Hygiene, ideally have experience working in a similar environment and can work as part of a team. We are an Equal Opportunities Employer
