Chef Manager

Aramark; Drogheda; Sur place; EUR 45 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Aramark Ireland is seeking a Chef Manager to oversee the ordering, production and service of all food at a client site. You will be responsible for delivering exceptional service aligned with customer demands and will drive innovation in menu options.

The role requires managing a catering operation with full financial accountability, maintaining HACCP standards, and leading a catering team to meet budget and quality targets. Strong interpersonal and flexible approach essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar food service environment.
• Innovative approach to menu design with strong attention to detail.
• Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery).
• Experience in managing a catering team.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility and ability to innovate.
• Commercial acumen, strong organisational and problem‑solving abilities.

Responsabilités

• Produce food and introduce new and innovative menu options.
• Ensure daily menus are balanced and meet client requirements.
• Work with the Regional Manager to exceed client and customer expectations.
• Be flexible and meet with clients as needed.
• Have full financial accountability for the catering operation (sales, GP, labour, overheads).
• Achieve budgeted gross margin through costing and menu planning.
• Maintain highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP in the facility.
• Manage and develop the catering team.

Connaissances

Previous experience in a similar food/

Menu design innovation

Managing a catering team

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility and innovation

Commercial acumen and organizational

Problem-solving abilities

Formation

Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)

Description du poste

Aramark are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team at one of our client sites. The successful candidate will assume full responsibility for the ordering, production and serving of all food on a day-to-day basis, thus ensuring a smooth day-to-day service. This role is suited to a Chef Manager with a conscientious approach who has the commitment to deliver an exceptional service in line with customer / client demands.

Responsibilities

• Assume full responsibility to produce food and to constantly introduce new and innovative menu options
• Ensure that all daily menus are balanced and meet our customer requirements
• Work with the Regional Manager to ensure, client and customer requirements are exceeded
• Be flexible in their approach and will have the ability to meet with Clients
• Have full financial accountability for the catering operation (driving sales, GP, labour, and overheads)
• Achieve budgeted gross margin through consistent costing and menu planning
• Ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained in the catering facility
• Manage and develop the catering team

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar food service environment
• An innovative approach to menu design with strong attention to detail
• Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)
• Previous experience in Managing a Catering Team
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate
• Commercial acumen, strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
• All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence

Additional Information

About Aramark
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.

Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.