Chef Manager: Lead Kitchen, Drive Service & Quality

Sodexo Ltd; Blanchardstown; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing support

Employee Assistance

24h GP

Discounts scheme

Pension plan

Learning & development

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at ESB Ballycoolin. You will be the main point of contact on site, responsible for day-to-day operations and maintaining high standards across food quality, service, food safety and customer experience.

This hands-on management role combines culinary expertise with strong organisational and people skills. You will work with the catering team, client and customers to develop menus, improve the dining experience and drive

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar Chef Manager role.
• Professional cookery qualification such as 7061/7062 or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene and health and safety requirements.
• Experience planning and organising catering operations effectively.
• Excellent people and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day catering operation, ensuring service is delivered to agreed standards, specifications and performance targets.
• Work hands-on in the kitchen, supporting daily food preparation and developing food concepts, promotions and healthy eating options.
• Plan and cost menus using Sodexo systems, ensuring menus meet the agreed food offer and budget.
• Manage ordering and stock control through nominated suppliers.
• Monitor food costs, labour, expenses and stock to ensure the operation remains within agreed budgets.
• Ensure HACCP, food safety, hygiene, health and safety, fire and COSHH standards are consistently maintained.
• Ensure food is prepared, portioned and served at the correct temperatures and to the required standards.
• Oversee deliveries, ensuring goods are checked for quantity, quality and temperature before being correctly stored and rotated.
• Plan work schedules to ensure adequate kitchen cover and make effective use of team skills.
• Support and develop the catering team through regular training, including food hygiene and craft training.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, presentation and personal hygiene across the kitchen and catering areas.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is regularly checked, safe to use and any faults are reported and addressed.
• Build positive relationships with the client, customers and catering team, providing a professional and welcoming service.
• Respond to customer feedback, complaints and compliments in line with Sodexo procedures.
• Support special functions and ad hoc events, including occasional requirements outside normal working hours.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement, promotions and initiatives that support the growth of the contract.

Skills

Chef management

Culinary qualifications

Customer service

Menu planning

HACCP knowledge

Budget management

People management

Organisational skills

Food safety

Education

Professional cookery qualification (7061/7062)

Job description

Sodexo Ltd is seeking a Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at ESB Ballycoolin. You will be the main point of contact on site, responsible for day-to-day operations and maintaining high standards across food quality, service, food safety and customer experience.

This hands-on management role combines culinary expertise with strong organisational and people skills. You will work with the catering team, client and customers to develop menus, improve the dining experience and drive