Chef Manager

Sodexo; Belfast; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Chef Manager in Belfast, overseeing culinary operations and managing a dynamic team. This role offers a unique opportunity to apply your passion for food service in a prestigious corporate setting while leading initiatives for business growth. Benefit from a competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and a supportive work environment that values your contributions.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Professional growth opportunities

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

Discounts through Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar catering environment is essential.
• Strong adherence to food safety regulations and compliance required.
• Financial awareness and P&L management experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the culinary team, ensuring high service standards.
• Manage food production and supply chain operations.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and expansion.

Skills

Effective people management

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivation

Job description

Drive business success - and your career.

Build a career with big-name businesses, as a ChefManager with Sodexo in Belfast! For a role that’s a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential. Build a career with big-name businesses.

At Sodexo we thrive in providing quality service, andserving upmemorable catering offersfor our corporate colleagues and clients.Lead the way and build comfortable future with Sodexo.

As the face of our catering and hospitality operations, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary offers and outletswithin our prestigious corporate setting, ensuring your teams provide the excellent servicethat aligns with our brand,exceeding our clients' expectations.

About the Role

• Manage, develop and engage with the team
• Be responsible for recruitment, induction, training, development and performance
• Plan and produce menu items, order supplies, maintain records and accounts
• Prepare, produce and present food to the highest standard
• Initiative to provide functions at short notice
• Plan and deliver a themed menu day per month
• Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market
• Ensure all food is prepared fresh and to a high standard as per service level agreement, company policy and current legislation

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Effective and experienced people manager with the confidence to lead, develop and engage the team
• Experience in managing P&L and good financial awareness
• Knowledge & experience of CIEH / COSSH / HACCP
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
• Strong adherence to Food Safety, Allergen Management, Health & Safety and compliance

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

What we offer:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.You’ll belong in a company and team that values you foryou;you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way.In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, includinga variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater?Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!

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Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications