Chef Supervisor

Sodexo; Belfast; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a Chef to design seasonal menus and ensure the highest standards of food hygiene. This role involves managing kitchen staff, maintaining budgets, and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates have culinary qualifications and proven experience in a similar role. Competitive working hours and various employee benefits are included.

Benefits

Free EV charging

Free parking on site

Opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Managing Chef in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, and COSHH.
• Keen eye for detail with customer experience in mind.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan seasonal, nutritious, and cost-effective menus.
• Cooking menu items and managing kitchen budgets.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff.

Skills

Excellent cooking and presentation skills

Strong organisational and time-management skills

Ability to lead and manage a team effectively

Financial awareness and experience managing budgets

Education

NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery or equivalent

Job description

We are currently seeking a Chef to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Catering. Cook up menu items, with a passion for perfection. Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained.

Responsibilities

• Design and plan seasonal, nutritious, and cost-effective menus in line with customer/client preferences and dietary requirements.
• Cooking menu items.
• Adapt menus as required based on feedback, seasonality, and budget. Ordering and stock control.
• Use of company in house menu planner.Updating of digital screens.
• Catering for events if and when requiredEnsure full compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations.
• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, food hygiene, and kitchen safety always.Conduct and document regular kitchen inspections and risk assessments.
• Support management with health and safety targets.Manage allergen requirements and allergen records.
• Manage kitchen budgets, stock levels, and supplier relationships to ensure cost control. Portion control.
• Monitor food wastage and implement strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Daily till and safe responsibilities, Monthly banking compliance.
• Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to ensure efficient and professional service. Oversee scheduling, performance management, and professional development.
• Foster a positive working environment with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.

Skills and Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualifications (e.g. NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery. City and guild or equivalent.
• Proven experience as a Managing Chef in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, and COSHH.Excellent cooking and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Financial awareness and experience managing budgets. Keen eye for detail with customer experience in mind.

Further Information

Work Time: 6:30am-2:30pm / 7am-3pm Monday to Friday. 1 in 4 Saturdays on rotation, paid as overtime.Free EV charging. Free parking on site. Opportunities for career development. Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package.

Area: Derry or Londonderry
Closing date: 20 Nov 2025