Chef Manager: Menu Innovation & End-to-End Catering

Aramark; Waterford; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

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.

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.

Skills

Previous experience in a similar food

Innovative menu design

Strong interpersonal skills

Flexibility and innovation

Commercial acumen and problem-solving

Experience leading a catering team

Education

Third level qualification ( HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)

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.