Catering Operations Manager - Chef Lead

Aramark; Cork; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark in Cork is seeking a Chef Manager to lead and develop catering solutions, ensuring hospitality excellence and on-site service delivery. You will manage events, supervise kitchen activity, and drive quality and consistency across all catering operations.

The role focuses on people leadership, training, food safety, and achieving revenue targets while maintaining Aramark standards and customer satisfaction at a busy site.

Qualifications

• Requires catering qualification at diploma/degree level and 2–5 years industry experience.
• 2 years in a management or department head role.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food hygiene.
• Commercial focus with budgets and ability to meet targets.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Deliver consistent quality in planning and execution of events.
• Lead catering team to ensure quality in final presentation of food.
• Train and lead employees to ensure knowledge of menus and calendars.
• Monitor team performance and run daily huddles.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service using Aramark's model.
• Implement communication strategy to build catering revenue.
• Deliver food and labour targets and develop revenue strategies.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies in culinary operations.
• Complete and maintain staff records including training and schedules.

Skills

People management

Food safety

Budgeting

Customer service

Menu planning

Education

Catering qualification (diploma/degree)

Job description

Aramark in Cork is seeking a Chef Manager to lead and develop catering solutions, ensuring hospitality excellence and on-site service delivery. You will manage events, supervise kitchen activity, and drive quality and consistency across all catering operations.

The role focuses on people leadership, training, food safety, and achieving revenue targets while maintaining Aramark standards and customer satisfaction at a busy site.