Chef Manager

Elite Talent Hub; Munster; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Staff discounts

20 days annual leave

Permanent full-time position

Job summary

Elite Talent Hub is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation on site in Cork within a pharmaceutical environment. The role is hands-on, overseeing a team of 12 and delivering breakfast and lunch services, Monday to Friday, 7am–3pm.

Responsibilities include menu planning, stock control, and cost management, ensuring top food safety standards and customer service. A professional cookery qualification (7061/7062) and strong leadership are essential.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a Chef Manager or senior kitchen role with 3+ years' experience.
• Qualified cookery certification such as 7061/7062 or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and hygiene.
• Excellent organisational and people-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day catering and kitchen operation, ensuring high service standards.
• Hands-on support in food preparation and service in a busy kitchen.
• Develop and mentor a catering team of 12, including training.
• Plan and cost menus in line with service offers and standards.
• Control stock, orders and food costs to minimise waste.
• Ensure food is prepared and served to required quality and temperature.
• Maintain HACCP, COSHH, health and safety compliance.
• Manage budgets for labour, stock and expenses.
• Liaise with Account Manager, chefs, and client representatives on catering needs.
• Deliver catering for events and handle customer feedback professionally.

Skills

People management

Menu planning

Stock control

Food safety HACCP

Customer service

Education

Professional cookery qualification 7061/7062

Job description

Chef Manager – Cork

Our client, a leading international food and facilities services provider, is now seeking applications from suitably qualified candidates for the role of Chef Manager, leading the catering operation on a site in Cork within a leading pharmaceutical environment. This is a hands-on leadership role, combining kitchen management with operational responsibility for the delivery of a high-quality food service to the client and its customers. The role is Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm, covering breakfast and lunch service.

Reporting to the Account Manager, you will lead a team of 12, oversee food preparation and service, manage costs and stock, and ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene and customer service are consistently maintained.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the day-to-day catering and kitchen operation, ensuring a consistently high standard of service.
• Work hands-on in the kitchen, supporting food preparation and service.
• Lead, motivate and develop a catering team of 12, ensuring appropriate training and staffing levels.
• Plan and cost menus in line with the agreed food service offer and company standards.
• Introduce new food concepts, promotions, healthy eating initiatives and sustainable food options.
• Manage ordering, stock control and the use of raw materials to minimise waste and maintain food costs.
• Ensure food is prepared, presented and served to the required quality and temperature standards.
• Maintain full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health and safety, COSHH and company procedures.
• Ensure the kitchen, stores and catering areas are clean, safe and well maintained.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure any faults are reported and rectified promptly.
• Manage catering costs, including labour, stock and other expenditure, within agreed budgets.
• Liaise with the Account Manager, chefs, management and client representatives regarding catering requirements.
• Deliver catering for special functions and events where required.
• Respond professionally to customer feedback, complaints and requests.
• Drive continuous improvement and identify opportunities to enhance the customer experience and catering offer.

Requirements:

• A proven track record in a Chef Manager or similar senior kitchen or catering role, ideally with at least 3 years' experience.
• A professional cookery qualification such as 7061/7062 or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and HACCP.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Proven people management skills, with experience managing and developing a catering team (essential).
• Strong menu planning, stock control and food cost management experience.
• Excellent customer service and communication skills.
• The ability to work effectively in a busy, hands-on environment.
• A flexible and positive approach with a strong commitment to delivering high standards.
• Experience with cash handling and processing.
• Experience supporting monthly billing processes.
• Strong stock-taking and menu management experience.

What's on Offer:

• Permanent full-time position with a leading international food and facilities services provider
• Salary package of up to €63,000, dependent on experience
• Monday to Friday, 7am to 3pm - breakfast and lunch service, no evening or weekend work
• 20 days annual leave
• Benefits including health insurance and a staff discounts scheme
• Take ownership of essential services in a leading pharmaceutical environment, where your contribution is visible, valued and impactful
• Investment in your career, with learning and development opportunities and genuine progression

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