Chef Manager | Lead Kitchen Team in Cork (€50k+ Benefits)

Sodexo Ireland; Munster; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Sodexo Ireland is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead on-site catering operations in Cork, Ireland. You will manage, train and develop a kitchen team, plan menus, control costs and maintain high standards of food safety and service.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong HACCP knowledge, menu planning, stock control and customer service excellence. The ideal candidate has a cookery qualification and at least 1 year in a senior kitchen role.

Qualifications

• A minimum 1 year experience in a senior kitchen role.
• Level 6 qualification or higher; professional cookery qualification (7061/7062).
• Strong HACCP, food safety knowledge and hygiene standards.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• Ability to lead, train and develop a catering team.
• Desirable IOSH qualification.
• Experience with monthly billing and cash handling.
• Stock control and menu management experience.

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 the catering team, 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 & 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.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Food safety

HACCP knowledge

Menu planning

Stock control

Customer service

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Cookery qualification 7061/7062

Level 6 qualification

Job description

Sodexo Ireland is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead on-site catering operations in Cork, Ireland. You will manage, train and develop a kitchen team, plan menus, control costs and maintain high standards of food safety and service.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong HACCP knowledge, menu planning, stock control and customer service excellence. The ideal candidate has a cookery qualification and at least 1 year in a senior kitchen role.