Chef Manager

Aramark; Leinster; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark are recruiting a Chef Manager to join our team at one of our client sites. The role oversees daily food production, menu planning and service delivery to ensure exceptional standards.

The successful candidate will have experience managing a catering team, strong HACCP/compliance knowledge, and a proactive, customer-focused approach to meet client requirements.

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.

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.

Skills

Menu design

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Team leadership

Flexibility

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

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

Job description

Information at a Glance

Job Description

Aramark are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team at one of our client site.. 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.

Job 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