Chef Supervisor - Lead Kitchen & Elevate Standards

Sodexo; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor in Belfast to lead the kitchen team and oversee day-to-day operations. The role focuses on delivering high-quality food, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting menu execution in a busy catering environment.

You will supervise staff, plan and prepare meals, manage stock and ensure compliance with HACCP and safety policies while delivering exceptional service to clients and customers.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Chef with supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support the kitchen team, ensuring a professional and efficient service.
• Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard.
• Support menu planning and ensure food is prepared in line with recipes and specifications.
• Maintain high standards of food hygiene, HACCP and Health & Safety.
• Monitor food quality, presentation, portion control and service standards.
• Lead by example, supporting and developing team members.
• Organise daily tasks to prep for service and manage stock rotation.
• Handle allergen and dietary requirements accurately.

Skills

Chef

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Allergen management

Food hygiene

Education

Culinary qualifications desirable

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef Supervisor in Belfast to lead the kitchen team and oversee day-to-day operations. The role focuses on delivering high-quality food, maintaining hygiene standards, and supporting menu execution in a busy catering environment.

You will supervise staff, plan and prepare meals, manage stock and ensure compliance with HACCP and safety policies while delivering exceptional service to clients and customers.