Drive business success – and your career.
Build a career with big-name businesses, as a Head Chef with Sodexo in Limerick. For a role that's a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential.
At Sodexo, we thrive in providing quality service and serving up memorable catering offers for our corporate colleagues and clients. Lead our kitchen team in serving incredible food, and enjoy incredible perks.
As the face of our catering operation, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary offers and outlets within our prestigious corporate setting, ensuring your teams provide high-quality, creative, and nutritious meals that align with our brand and exceed our clients' expectations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Develop innovative, seasonal and sustainable menus at the forefront of industry trends.
* Manage and coach a team of chefs and catering staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
* Collaborate with hospitality teams to coordinate special events and corporate functions.
* Monitor food costs and manage budgets effectively to maximize profitability.
* Ensure highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained.
* Maintain accurate records of stock, purchases, and wastage levels.
Your Background:
* Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a corporate or high-volume setting.
* Professional cookery or culinary qualifications and relevant professional training.
* Ability to successfully lead and manage a team.
* Financial understanding and ability to navigate IT systems.
* Current industry knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
* Commitment to maintaining highest food safety and hygiene standards.
We Offer:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way.
* Unlimited access to online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
* Access to 24hr virtual GP Service.
* Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems.
* Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals with over 1900 well-known retailers.
* Pension Plan to save for your future.
* Life assurance benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
* Easily accessible learning and development routes to grow and succeed.
* Bike to Work Scheme to do your bit for the environment.
Job Package:
Head Chef
* Monday – Friday
* 7:00am – 3:30pm working hours
* 39 hours per week
* €19.00 per hour + Sodexo benefits
* Full training and uniform supplied
* Free parking onsite
About Us:
About Sodexo
We create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day.
We're committed to being an inclusive employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet minimum selection criteria for the job.