Chef Manager - Daytime Monday to Friday

Excel Recruitment; Cork; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on-site

Secure car parking

Training and development opportunities

Career progression

Job summary

Excel Recruitment is seeking a Chef Manager for a leading corporate catering operation in Co. Cork. The role offers Monday to Friday daytime hours with on-site parking and employee rewards.

You will combine culinary creativity with operational leadership, manage client interaction and menus, and take commercial ownership of site performance.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or Catering Manager.
• Strong background in contract catering or high-volume food service.
• Experience managing financial performance, budgets, and labour costs.
• Proven leadership experience managing kitchen and catering teams.
• Ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders.
• Passion for food innovation and menu development.

Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operation of a high-volume catering facility.
• Design and implement innovative menus and food offerings.
• Build strong relationships with onsite client stakeholders.
• Present operational reports, budgets, and forecasts to clients.
• Monitor food cost, labour cost, and overall site profitability.
• Manage staffing levels, recruitment, and team development.
• Ensure food safety and HACCP compliance standards are maintained.
• Drive service improvements and customer satisfaction initiatives.
• Oversee stock control, purchasing, and supplier management.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Food menu development

Financial/budget management

Leadership experience

Client/stakeholder engagement

Job description

Chef Manager - Daytime Monday to Friday (J48971) Cork, Republic of Ireland

Salary: EUR43000 - EUR47000 per annum + Daytime Hours, Parking, Employee Rewards

Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a Chef Manager for a leading corporate catering operation in Co. Cork.

This is an excellent Monday to Friday daytime opportunity for an experienced chef looking to combine culinary creativity with operational leadership in a busy on-site catering environment. The role offers significant client interaction, menu development responsibility, and commercial ownership.

Benefits of the Chef Manager role

• Monday to Friday, daytime-focused operation with excellent work-life balance
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Career progression opportunities within a large organisation
• Free meals on-site
• Secure car parking

Requirements of the Chef Manager

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or Catering Manager
• Strong background in contract catering or high-volume food service
• Experience managing financial performance, budgets, and labour costs
• Proven leadership experience managing kitchen and catering teams
• Ability to engage confidently with clients and stakeholders
• Passion for food innovation and menu development
• Strong organisational and communication skills
• Excellent understanding of HACCP and food safety procedures
• Commercial mindset with a focus on service excellence

Responsibilities of the Chef Manager

• Manage the daily operation of a high-volume catering facility
• Design and implement innovative menus and food offerings
• Build strong relationships with onsite client stakeholders
• Present operational reports, budgets, and forecasts to clients
• Monitor food cost, labour cost, and overall site profitability
• Manage staffing levels, recruitment, and team development
• Ensure food safety and HACCP compliance standards are maintained
• Drive service improvements and customer satisfaction initiatives
• Oversee stock control, purchasing, and supplier management