Job Introduction
Chef Manager
Location: Citywest, Dublin, Republic of Ireland
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: €40,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
Are you an experienced chef looking to take the next step into management, or an established Chef Manager seeking a fresh challenge?
We're looking for a motivated and ambitious Chef Manager to lead our catering operation in Citywest. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys creating great food, developing people, and taking ownership of a busy catering service.
The role is ideal for a chef who is ready to progress their career, with the opportunity to manage a small, established catering team in a supportive environment. You'll also have the guidance of an experienced Site Lead, giving you the backing and support needed to build your confidence and develop your management skills.
Working closely with your team, the client, and the wider management team, you'll help deliver high-quality food, excellent service, and a welcoming dining experience every day.
What we're looking for
We're interested in hearing from people who have a passion for food, enjoy leading others, and are ready to grow their career.
You'll ideally have:
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Experience Sous Chef, Head Chef, or similar senior kitchen role.
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A professional cookery qualification such as 7061/7062 or equivalent.
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Good knowledge of food safety and HACCP principles.
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Experience supporting menu planning, stock management, and food cost control.
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Strong communication skills and the ability to motivate and develop a team.
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A hands-on approach and willingness to lead by example.
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A customer-focused mindset and the confidence to build positive relationships with clients and customers.
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A proactive and organised approach to managing a busy catering environment.
What you'll bring
You'll be passionate about delivering great food and service and excited by the opportunity to develop your leadership career. You'll enjoy managing a small team, building strong relationships, and finding ways to continuously improve the catering experience for customers and clients.
Most importantly, you'll be someone who is eager to take on greater responsibility while working within a supportive structure, with an established Site Lead and wider management team available to provide guidance and support as you grow in the role.
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef ready to make the move into management and develop their career with a global employer that values growth, development and teamwork.
Why Sodexo?:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater.
Belong in a company and team that values you for you.
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:
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Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
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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
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Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
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Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
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Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
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Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
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Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
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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 to being an 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.
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
