Chef Manager: Lead Culinary Team — Free Meals on Shift

Baxterstore; Tipperary; On-site; EUR 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 Days holiday

Birthday paid day off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

26 weeks maternity leave

Paternity leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Training and development

Life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, seeks an inspirational Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, menu planning, and high-quality dish execution. You will recruit and coach staff, manage stock and costs, ensure health and safety compliance, and develop innovative menus while delivering excellent service.

Join a supportive, inclusive team with a focus on development and work-life balance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in culinary leadership and kitchen operations.
• Strong ability to plan menus aligned with location and client preferences.
• Experience recruiting, training, and supervising kitchen staff.
• Solid understanding of food cost control and budgeting in a busy kitchen.
• Knowledge of health & safety regulations and HACCP principles.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills within a team.

Responsibilities

• Menu planning and execution – create menus, oversee food prep, monitor wastage and portions.
• Employee management – recruit, train, supervise kitchen and front-of-house staff.
• Inventory and cost control – monitor stock levels and ordering.
• Customer relations – understand client catering needs and maintain open communication.
• Health and safety compliance – ensure adherence to regulations and safety culture.
• Budget and financial management – manage kitchen budgets and cost-saving measures.
• Menu development and innovation – stay updated on culinary trends and apply ideas.
• Compliance and documentation – maintain records and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Culinary leadership

Menu planning

Team management

Food cost management

Health & safety knowledge

Communication skills

Job description

BaxterStorey in Thurles, Co. Tipperary, seeks an inspirational Chef Manager to lead kitchen operations, menu planning, and high-quality dish execution. You will recruit and coach staff, manage stock and costs, ensure health and safety compliance, and develop innovative menus while delivering excellent service.

Join a supportive, inclusive team with a focus on development and work-life balance.