Chef Manager

Sodexo UK; Northern Ireland; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated Chef Manager to lead their corporate catering team. The ideal candidate will have experience in managing catering services and a strong understanding of health and safety regulations. This role offers a competitive salary, Sodexo benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts

Pension Plan

Bike to Work

Enhanced leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience in managing catering services at scale.
• People management skills for leading and engaging teams.
• Financial acumen with P&L management experience.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, HACCP, COSHH, and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the catering team including recruitment.
• Plan and deliver high-quality menus with fresh, innovative food.
• Oversee financial performance and budgeting.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Drive service excellence and maintain client relationships.

Skills

Catering

Interpersonal Skills

Collaboration

Teamwork

Education

CIEH Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent

Job description

Application Details

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Job Description

Full time. Usually 7am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday. Competitive Salary and Sodexo Benefits. Opportunities for professional development. Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package.

Chef Manager Castlereagh - Full time

At Sodexo, we are passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Chef Manager to join our Corporate Services team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in catering and hospitality.

As a Chef Manager, you will:

• Lead, develop and engage with the catering team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Plan and deliver high-quality menus, ensuring all food is fresh, innovative, and prepared to the highest standards.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, stock control, and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and company health, safety, food hygiene, and allergen management requirements.
• Drive service excellence in front of house operations while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and deliver creative themed menu days.

What we are looking for

• Experience working in a similar environment, with proven ability to manage catering services at scale.
• People management skills, with confidence in leading, engaging, and developing teams.
• Financial acumen with experience managing a P&L and strong cost control awareness.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, HACCP, COSHH, and allergen management requirements.
• Qualifications such as CIEH Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent (preferred).
• A self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding food and service.

Candidate Requirements

• Essential
• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: No Qualification OR Qualifications such as CIEH Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent (preferred).

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency Skills: Collaboration, Teamwork

Benefits

• Sodexo Benefits package details include wellbeing support, Employee Assistance Programme, 24hr virtual GP, Sodexo Discounts, Pension Plan, learning and development tools, Bike to Work, and enhanced leave policies.