Chef Manager

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Tallaght; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aramark Ireland are recruiting a Chef Manager to join our team at one of our client sites. The successful candidate will assume full responsibility for ordering, production and serving of all food on a day-to-day basis, ensuring a smooth service.

You will drive menu innovation and maintain HACCP standards. This role requires experience in food service, adept menu design, and financial accountability for the catering operation, along with strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills to exceed

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

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

Skills

Food service experience

Menu design innovation

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Organisational skills

Problem solving

Education

Culinary qualification

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.

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.