Chef Manager -

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

Job summary

A leading catering company in Northern Ireland is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to oversee culinary operations. You will manage a team, plan menus, and ensure high-quality food service that exceeds client expectations. The ideal candidate will have at least 1 year of experience and a Level 6 qualification in food preparation and cookery. This role offers a salary between £29,000 to £32,000 annually with excellent benefits.

Benefits

Excellent Benefits

Bonus opportunities

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in a similar environment.
• Effective people management skills.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary offers and outlets.
• Manage recruitment, training, and development.
• Plan and produce menu items and manage budget.

Skills

Catering

Communication

Creativity

Customer Service

Education

Level 6 Qualification in food preparation and cookery

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Chef Manager

Job Introduction

Chef Manager

Schedule

Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week

Salary

£29,000 to £32,000 per annum

Benefits

Excellent Benefits and bonus

Drive business success - and your career. Inspiring growth. Igniting 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.

Role Overview

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

Responsibilities

• 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
• Manage unit budget
• 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 & Skills

• 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

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate) OR National Vocational Qualification in food preparation and cookery

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Communications, Creativity, Customer Service
• Competency Skills: Problem Solving, Teamwork, Working on own Initiative
• Competency Skills: HACCP

How to Apply

Please apply to this vacancy by the following means:

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