Chef Manager

Sodexo Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24h virtual GP

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning and development tools

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

Sodexo Group in Citywest Dublin, Republic of Ireland, is hiring a Chef Manager on a full‑time permanent basis. The role pays €40,000 per year plus Sodexo Benefits and requires hands‑on leadership of the catering operation on site.

You will lead the kitchen team, ensure high standards of food and service, and work with senior management and the client to deliver an excellent catering experience.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager or similar senior kitchen role (2+ years).
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
• Experience planning menus, managing stock and budgets.
• Good people-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring consistently high standards of food and service.
• Work with the kitchen team on food preparation and new concepts.
• Plan and cost menus, manage food ordering and stock control within budget.
• Manage kitchen staffing, rotas and training to ensure cover and capability.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, COSHH and procedures.
• Maintain cleanliness, presentation, portion control and temperature management.
• Oversee equipment, safety and function, support events and client needs.
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers and site team; monitor KPIs.

Skills

People management

Communication

Team leadership

Customer service

Flexible and organized

Education

Professional cookery qualification (7061/7062)

Job description

Chef Manager

Location: Citywest Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €40,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits

We are looking for an experienced Chef Manager to join our team and take responsibility for the day-to-day catering operation on site.

This is a hands‑on role where you’ll lead the kitchen team, maintain high food and service standards, and work closely with the wider management team and client to deliver an excellent catering experience.

What you’ll be doing

• Lead and manage the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring consistently high standards of food and service.
• Work alongside the kitchen team in food preparation and introduce new food concepts, promotions and healthy eating initiatives.
• Plan and cost menus, manage food ordering and stock control, and ensure food costs remain within budget.
• Manage kitchen staffing, rotas and training to ensure the right level of cover and capability.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, COSHH and company procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food presentation, portion control and temperature management.
• Oversee catering equipment and ensure it is maintained and safe to use.
• Support catering requests, events and special functions.
• Build strong relationships with clients, customers and the wider site team.
• Monitor KPIs and SLAs and continually look for ways to improve the service.

What we’re looking for

• Previous experience in a Chef Manager or similar senior kitchen role, ideally 2+ years.
• A professional cookery qualification such as 7061/7062 or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
• Experience managing menus, stock, food costs and budgets.
• Good people-management and communication skills.
• A hands‑on approach with the ability to lead by example.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to build positive client relationships.
• A flexible and organised approach to managing a busy catering operation.

What you’ll bring

You’ll be a practical, hands‑on leader who takes pride in delivering great food and service. You’ll be comfortable managing a team, controlling costs and maintaining high standards while working closely with both customers and clients.

Why Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On‑Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications