Head Chef | Lead Culinary Team & Innovation

Sodexo Ltd; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform access

Employee Assistance Programme

24/7 virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts

Pension Plan

Learning & development tools

Bike to Work Scheme

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

Sodexo Ltd. is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen team at Dell Technologies in Dublin, delivering high-quality catering and outstanding customer service. You will manage daily production, control costs and drive menus and service standards in a compliance-driven environment.

We are looking for a culinary leader with hands-on experience, strong budgets skills, and a passion for innovation. You’ll mentor staff, build client relationships and maintain top-tier food safety and hygiene

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team.
• Strong budget control and cost awareness.
• Solid knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Manage daily food production and ensure catering services are delivered on time and to agreed standards.
• Control labour, food and operational costs within budget.
• Manage stock, purchasing and supplier relationships.
• Ensure full compliance with food safety, Health & Safety, hygiene, COSHH and company procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement, innovation and new food service initiatives.
• Build strong relationships with the client and support excellent customer satisfaction.
• Recruit, train, motivate and develop your team, creating a positive and professional working environment.
• Support the wider operation and take responsibility for the unit in the absence of the General Manager.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Budget management

Food safety knowledge

Menu development

Customer service

Communication skills

Education

Culinary qualifications

Tools

Kitchen management software

Job description

Sodexo Ltd. is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen team at Dell Technologies in Dublin, delivering high-quality catering and outstanding customer service. You will manage daily production, control costs and drive menus and service standards in a compliance-driven environment.

We are looking for a culinary leader with hands-on experience, strong budgets skills, and a passion for innovation. You’ll mentor staff, build client relationships and maintain top-tier food safety and hygiene