Chef Manager

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About the role

Job Description Full time Usually 7am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday, £33000 and Sodexo Benefits Opportunities for professional development Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

Chef Manager Castlereagh
- Full time

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Chef Manager to join our Corporate Services team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in catering and hospitality. As a Chef Manager, you’ll:

• Lead, develop and engage with the catering team, including recruitment, training, and performance management.
• Plan and deliver high-quality menus, ensuring all food is fresh, innovative, and prepared to the highest standards.
• Oversee financial performance, including budgeting, stock control, and cost management.
• Ensure compliance with all statutory and company health, safety, food hygiene, and allergen management requirements.
• Drive service excellence in front of house operations while maintaining strong client relationships.
• Identify opportunities for business growth and deliver creative themed menu days.

• Experience working in a similar environment, with proven ability to manage catering services at scale.
• People management skills, with confidence in leading, engaging, and developing teams.
• Financial acumen with experience managing a P&L and strong cost control awareness.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety, HACCP, COSHH, and allergen management requirements.
• Qualifications such as CIEH Level 3 Food Safety or equivalent (preferred).
• A self-motivated individual with excellent communication skills and a passion for delivering outstanding food and service.

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
• 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
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit
• Sodexo UK and Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications. We are committed to being an inclusive employer.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]