Chef Manager

Sodexo; Longford; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Sodexo Discounts Scheme

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits & leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the on-site catering operation in Longford. You will be hands-on in the kitchen, develop appealing menus, and drive service quality while managing costs and staff development.

As the main contact for catering, you’ll ensure safety, food hygiene, and customer satisfaction, delivering high standards in a fast-paced environment with a focus on continuous improvement and client relationships.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a similar Chef Manager role.
• 7061/7062 or equivalent professional cookery qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the food/service industry and customer service.
• Experience planning and costing menus.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
• Experience managing food costs, stock and ordering.
• Strong organisational and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and prioritise competing demands.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day catering operation and ensure consistently high service standards.
• Work hands-on in the kitchen, supporting food preparation and service.
• Create and develop food concepts, promotions and healthy, sustainable menu options.
• Plan and cost menus in line with the contract and Sodexo standards.
• Manage food ordering, stock control, portion control and food costs.
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen team, ensuring all staff are fully trained in food and health & safety.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH and fire safety
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Ensure catering equipment is safe, maintained and fit for purpose.

Education

7061/7062 or equivalent professional cookery qualification

Job description

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Location: Longford, Republic of Ireland
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €42,000 per annum plus Sodexo benefits

About the Role

Sodexo is looking for an experienced and passionate Chef Manager to lead the day-to-day catering operation on site.

As the main point of contact for catering, you will be responsible for delivering an exceptional food service while ensuring high standards of quality, food safety, customer experience and financial performance.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys being in the kitchen, developing their team and creating great food experiences for customers and clients.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead the day-to-day catering operation and ensure consistently high service standards.
• Work hands-on in the kitchen, supporting food preparation and service.
• Create and develop food concepts, promotions and healthy, sustainable menu options.
• Plan and cost menus in line with the contract and Sodexo standards.
• Manage food ordering, stock control, portion control and food costs.
• Lead, train and develop the kitchen team, ensuring all staff are fully trained in food and health & safety.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food hygiene, health & safety, COSHH and fire safety requirements.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, cleanliness and personal hygiene.
• Ensure catering equipment is safe, maintained and fit for purpose.
• Manage catering cover and organise work schedules according to team skills.
• Deliver catering for special functions and events where required.
• Build strong relationships with customers, clients, chefs and wider management.
• Respond professionally to customer feedback, complaints and compliments.
• Monitor performance against agreed KPIs, SLAs and financial targets.
• Support continuous improvement and identify opportunities to grow and improve the contract.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for an experienced Chef Manager who combines strong culinary skills with excellent organisation, leadership and customer service.

You'll ideally have:

• At least 2 years' experience in a similar Chef Manager role.
• A 7061/7062 or equivalent professional cookery qualification.
• Strong knowledge of the food/service industry and customer service.
• Experience planning and costing menus.
• Good knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
• Experience managing food costs, stock and ordering.
• Strong organisational and people-management skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment and prioritise competing demands.
• A flexible, hands-on approach and a genuine passion for food.

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