Kitchen Lead: Menu & Food Safety Expert

Aramark; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunities employer

Job summary

Aramark in Ireland is seeking a Chef Manager/Catering Manager to lead the kitchen brigade onsite, ensuring consistently high standards of food delivery, hygiene, and kitchen management across all sections of the operation.

You will maintain HACCP-compliant records, assist with menu planning and costings to protect margins, manage supplier relations, and drive food safety and quality across the unit. A flexible, proactive leader with strong communication will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Relevant culinary qualification.
• 1-2 years’ experience in a Professional kitchen.
• Experience in industrial catering.
• Experience of HACCP documentation.
• Ability to prepare sophisticated food items for consumption.
• Ability to multitask.
• Ability to deal and communicate optimally with staff and customers at all levels.
• Ability to follow accurately and issue instructions, written or oral.
• Ability to handle food costings and ensure budgets are met.
• Experience of menu planning.
• Dedication and self-motivation.
• Good reliability and time keeping.
• To work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• To be able to maintain personal hygiene.
• Professional and Courteous manner.
• A passion for food and service.
• Flexible approach to hours and duties.
• Willingness to undergo training as required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain food hygiene, service & presentation in line with HACCP and safety regulations.
• Aid with menu planning and menu costings to meet budgeted gross profit margins.
• Comply with purchasing policy and approved supplier list.
• Implement company policies to ensure food safety and hygiene.
• Maintain daily food safety/quality records.
• Maintain high hygiene standards for premises and staff.
• Lead the team to deliver top-quality food for clients.
• Check, probe, and sign off on all food deliveries to ensure quality.
• Ensure correct temperature and presentation of food with proper charts.
• Assist with stock takes as appropriate.
• Review kitchen hazard list weekly with management.
• Foster good communications with client, customers, and staff.
• Share responsibility for cleaning duties and daily/weekly tasks.
• Carry out any reasonable task to assist with service, food preparation, hygiene.

Skills

Multitasking

Staff communication

Food safety awareness

Leadership

Time management

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

HACCP documentation

Job description

Aramark in Ireland is seeking a Chef Manager/Catering Manager to lead the kitchen brigade onsite, ensuring consistently high standards of food delivery, hygiene, and kitchen management across all sections of the operation.

You will maintain HACCP-compliant records, assist with menu planning and costings to protect margins, manage supplier relations, and drive food safety and quality across the unit. A flexible, proactive leader with strong communication will thrive here.