Executive Chef

Sodexo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24hr virtual GP Service

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits & leave policies

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an Executive Chef in Dublin 7 for a permanent, full-time role with a 39-hour week. Lead two kitchens and seven outlets, develop innovative menus, and ensure top standards in food safety and service. The role offers professional development and a comprehensive benefits package.

Your leadership will drive operational excellence, supplier relationships, and client satisfaction across the site, supporting growth and sustainability initiatives.

Qualifications

• Previous experience leading a large catering or hospitality operation.
• Professional chef qualification (706/2, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent).
• Experience developing new menus and concepts.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene legislation, health and safety, and allergen management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, food costs, labour and stock.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen brigade across two kitchens and seven outlets.
• Develop, refresh, and innovate menus and food concepts to meet client expectations and drive growth.
• Oversee daily operations for efficient production, timely service, and Sodexo standards.
• Manage budgets, food costs, labour, stock control, and profitability.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health & safety regulations and procedures.
• Coach and develop the chef team to build a high-performing, customer-focused culture.
• Identify opportunities to grow hospitality revenue and support local SME suppliers.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Budget management

Allergen management

Communication

Education

Professional chef qualification

Job description

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€60,000 to €62,000 per annum plus Bonus and Sodexo Benefits

Working Hours:

39

Location:

Dublin

Closing Date:

30/11/2026

Job Category:

Catering Management

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Job Introduction

Executive Chef

Dublin 7 - Permanent - Full Time

• 39 hours per week
• Monday to Friday | 7 or 8 am to 3 or4 pm with flexibility for hospitality and events
• Opportunities for professional development
• Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees.

We are currently seeking a dedicated Executive Chef to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation at our Sodexo site in Dublin 7.

As an Executive Chef you'll:

• Lead and manage the kitchen brigade, including Head Chefs, ensuring high standards of food quality, preparation and service across 2 kitchens and 7 outlets.
• Develop, innovate and refresh menus and food offers to meet customer expectations and drive business growth.
• Oversee daily operations, ensuring efficient food production, timely service and consistent delivery against Sodexo standards and the Service Level Agreement.
• Manage budgets, food costs, labour, stock control and menu profitability to achieve commercial targets.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, health and safety legislation and company procedures.
• Coach, motivate and develop the chef team, building a high-performing and customer-focused culture.
• Identify opportunities to grow hospitality revenue, develop new business and support local SME suppliers.
• Maintain strong client relationships and drive sustainability initiatives and relevant accreditations.

What we're looking for:

• Previous experience working as an Executive Chef, leading a large catering or hospitality operation.
• Relevant professional chef qualification (706/2, NVQ Level 2 or equivalent), Food Hygiene Certificates
• Experience developing new menus, food concepts and innovative food offers.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene legislation, health and safety and allergen management.
• Proven ability to manage budgets, food costs, labour and stock effectively.
• Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate, coach and develop a team.
• Excellent communication, organisational and time-management skills, with the ability to work under pressure.

Sodexo and our clients are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and adults within a regulated activity.

This role might require applicants to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Garda Vetting.

Why Sodexo?:

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance tobe part of something greater.

Belong in a company and team that values you foryou.

Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.

Thrive in your own way.

We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies

A little more about Sodexo:

At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed tobeingan inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer.We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds and identities.We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, SoTogether, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Ready to be part of something greater?

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications