Chef Manager - Gas Networks

Sodexo; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global service provider in the UK seeks a Chef Manager who can balance culinary excellence and operational leadership. This full-time role includes managing site finances, leading a catering team, and ensuring high standards of food service. The ideal candidate will have strong culinary skills, financial management experience, and a commitment to health and safety standards. Attractive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Wellbeing support platform

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan membership

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Solid chef background and proven culinary ability.
• Strong financial management skills with budgeting experience.
• Demonstrated success in team management and development.
• Confident communicator able to exceed client expectations.
• Strong grasp of Health & Safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Run a high-performing catering operation.
• Manage site finances including budgeting and reporting.
• Maintain compliance and audit readiness.
• Build innovative menu cycles.
• Lead and develop the Catering Team.

Skills

Culinary skills

Financial management

Team development

Communication

Health & Safety compliance

Job description

We're recruiting a Chef Manager who brings equal strength in the kitchen and in financial and operational leadership. If you can balance flavour, people, and budgets - this role is for you.

Chef Manager Gas Networks, Cork City - Full Time At Sodexo, we believe great food and great people go hand in hand. Our teams shape the experience on-site every day, and we're looking for someone who's ready to lead with skill, creativity, and confidence. Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. Belong in a company and team that values you for you. Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions. Thrive in your own way.

Responsibilities

• Running a high-performing catering operation while keeping culinary standards front and centre.
• Taking ownership of site finances - budgeting, cost control, forecasting, and reporting.
• Keeping the operation compliant, safe, and consistently audit-ready.
• Building menu cycles that reflect quality, variety, and innovation.
• Leading, coaching, and developing the Catering Team so they can do their best work.
• Managing staff recruitment, training, and performance with a people-first approach.
• Maintaining strong relationships with our client, representing Sodexo with confidence.
• Staying on top of SLAs, KPIs, and service performance.
• Running regular team briefings and keeping everyone aligned and informed.

Qualifications

• Solid chef background and proven culinary ability - non-negotiable.
• Strong financial management skills, with experience owning budgets and hitting targets.
• Demonstrated success managing and developing a team.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and exceed client expectations.
• Strong grasp of Health & Safety and compliance standards - and the discipline to uphold them.
• Ability to balance hands-on kitchen leadership with strategic oversight.

Desirable Skills

• Experience shaping long-term business plans and delivering against them.
• A commercial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities for growth.
• Familiarity with purchasing frameworks and compliance processes.
• A track record of driving customer satisfaction and service improvement.

Job Details

• Full time
• Monday to Friday
• €50,000 per annum
• Opportunities for professional development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Benefits

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the 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
• Sodexo UK and Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo: At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better everyday for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.