Chef Manager

Sodexo Ltd; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading service company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations and manage a skilled catering team. The role involves ensuring high standards in food preparation, team development, and financial management. This position offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including professional growth opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Mental health and wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Mercer Aspire Pension Plan

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar culinary environment.
• Confidence to lead, develop and engage the team.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, Allergen Management, Health & Safety.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary offers and manage catering teams.
• Responsible for recruitment and training of staff.
• Manage unit budget and ensure compliance with service level agreements.

Skills

People management

Financial awareness

Communication skills

Food Safety compliance

Job description

Overview

Chef Manager

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• £29,000 to £32,000 per annum
• Excellent Benefits and bonus

Drive business success - and your career.

Inspiring growth. Igniting potential.

Build a career with big-name businesses, as a ChefManager with Sodexo in Londonderry- BT47 6SJ!

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, and serving up memorable catering offers for our corporate colleagues and clients. Lead the way and build a comfortable future with Sodexo.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee all culinary offers and outlets within our prestigious corporate setting
• Lead and manage the catering and hospitality teams to provide excellent service
• 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
• Provide functions at short notice
• Manage unit budget
• Plan and deliver a themed menu day per month
• 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 / COSHH / 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 to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; 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, including a 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