Lead Chef Manager - Hands-On Kitchen & Growth Perks

Sodexo; Dublin; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellbeing platform

Employee Assistance Programme

24h virtual GP

Sodexo Discounts

Pension Plan

Learning & development opportunities

Bike to Work

Enhanced benefits & leave

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead our Dublin catering operation and deliver outstanding food and service.

This hands-on role manages day-to-day kitchen activity, leads the team, controls menus, costs and compliance, and builds strong client relationships to drive service excellence.

The position offers a competitive salary of €50,000 per year plus Sodexo benefits and opportunities to develop professionally within a global services company.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef or similar senior catering role.
• Recognised professional cookery qualification, such as 7061/7062 or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety and Health & Safety requirements.
• Experience managing menus, ordering, stock and food costs.
• Good people management and communication skills.
• Hands-on approach and ability to lead by example.
• Strong focus on customer service, quality and presentation.
• Ability to manage a busy operation while keeping on top of compliance and budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead the day-to-day catering operation and work hands-on with the kitchen team.
• Plan and deliver an engaging food offer, including menus, promotions and healthy eating initiatives.
• Manage food ordering, stock control, portion control and food costs.
• Ensure the catering operation operates within agreed budgets.
• Manage staffing levels and work schedules to ensure adequate cover.
• Train and develop team members and ensure all mandatory food safety and health & safety training is completed.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, HACCP, Health & Safety, COSHH and hygiene.
• Monitor kitchen equipment and ensure any maintenance issues are reported and resolved.
• Support catering for meetings, events and other special functions.
• Build positive relationships with clients and customers and ensure a consistently high level of service.
• Monitor KPIs and service standards and look for opportunities to continuously improve the operation.

Skills

Chef Manager experience

Head Chef experience

Menu planning & costing

People management

Food safety & HACCP

Communication skills

Leadership by example

Customer service focus

Education

Professional cookery qualification (7061/7062 or equivalent)

Job description

Sodexo is seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead our Dublin catering operation and deliver outstanding food and service.

This hands-on role manages day-to-day kitchen activity, leads the team, controls menus, costs and compliance, and builds strong client relationships to drive service excellence.

The position offers a competitive salary of €50,000 per year plus Sodexo benefits and opportunities to develop professionally within a global services company.