Catering Operations Lead & Chef Manager

Aramark; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark is recruiting a Chef Manager in Letterkenny, Ireland, responsible for developing and executing catering solutions to meet customer needs and ensuring health, safety, and food safety standards are met. You will lead kitchen operations, manage menus and staff, and drive revenue through catering events.

The role requires a catering qualification or degree, 2–5 years in the industry with management experience, and strong knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene.

Qualifications

• Diploma/degree in catering or related field; 2–5 years in industry.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• Strong people management skills.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene.
• Ability to work under pressure with client focus.
• Commercially focused with budgeting experience.
• Proactive for continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality catering events with consistent standards.
• Lead kitchen operations to ensure food safety compliance and service excellence.
• Train and lead staff; manage menus, calendars and promotions.
• Monitor performance; run daily huddles and team meetings.
• Drive catering revenue targets and manage budgets.

Skills

People management

Budgeting

Customer service

Food hygiene

Education

Catering qualification (diploma/degree)

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Aramark is recruiting a Chef Manager in Letterkenny, Ireland, responsible for developing and executing catering solutions to meet customer needs and ensuring health, safety, and food safety standards are met. You will lead kitchen operations, manage menus and staff, and drive revenue through catering events.

The role requires a catering qualification or degree, 2–5 years in the industry with management experience, and strong knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene.