Head Chef — Corporate Dining & Culinary Leadership

Sodexo Ireland; Leinster; On-site; EUR 53,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sodexo benefits

Job summary

Sodexo Ireland is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen operation in a prestigious corporate setting at North Wall Quay, Dublin. You will drive culinary excellence, hospitality, and financial discipline to deliver exceptional food experiences and strong gross margins.

The role requires proven leadership, menu development, cost control, and compliance with HACCP and safety standards, with responsibilities spanning team development, client liaison, and continuous

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team in corporate dining, hospitality, or high-volume catering.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for innovation, quality, and customer experience.
• Experience delivering hospitality services for senior clients and corporate events.
• Excellent leadership and people management skills.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing food costs, labour budgets, and profitability.
• Knowledge of food safety legislation, HACCP principles, and health & safety compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring exceptional food quality and service.
• Deliver catering and hospitality services in line with service standards and KPIs.
• Develop innovative and seasonal menus that enhance the customer experience.
• Maintain high standards of food preparation, production, presentation and service.
• Lead, motivate and develop a team of chefs and kitchen staff.
• Conduct daily team briefings and foster a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Support training, coaching, and continuous professional development within the team.
• Promote a culture of accountability, engagement and excellence.
• Manage food costs, labour budgets, and kitchen expenditure to achieve financial targets.
• Ensure all dishes and menus are accurately costed to deliver strong gross profit margins.
• Monitor stock levels, purchasing, and supplier performance.
• Identify opportunities to grow revenue and enhance the overall catering offer.
• Build strong relationships with clients and stakeholders.
• Deliver outstanding hospitality services for senior leadership meetings, events, and corporate functions.
• Respond proactively to customer feedback and continuously improve service delivery.
• Support business development opportunities and innovative food concepts.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety, and company policies.
• Maintain all relevant documentation, audits, and compliance records.
• Conduct regular equipment, safety, and operational checks.
• Champion best practices across all aspects of the catering operation.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Financial management

Hospitality

HACCP knowledge

Education

Level 6

Higher Advanced Certificate

National Craft Certificate

Job description

Sodexo Ireland is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a high-performing kitchen operation in a prestigious corporate setting at North Wall Quay, Dublin. You will drive culinary excellence, hospitality, and financial discipline to deliver exceptional food experiences and strong gross margins.

The role requires proven leadership, menu development, cost control, and compliance with HACCP and safety standards, with responsibilities spanning team development, client liaison, and continuous