Drive business success - and your career.
Build a career with big-name businesses, as a Head Chef with Sodexo in Dublin 2! 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.
What you’ll do:
1. Cost, develop and implement innovative, seasonal and sustainable menus, at the forefront of industry trends.
2. Manage and coach a team of chefs and catering staff, fostering a positive and productive work environment for all.
3. Collaborate with the wider hospitality teams to coordinate special events and corporate functions.
4. Monitor food costs and manage budgets effectively to maximize profitability.
5. Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained and recorded in compliance with national food safety standards.
6. Maintain accurate records of stock, purchases, and wastage levels.
What you bring:
1. Proven experience as a Head Chef or Executive Chef in a corporate or high-volume setting.
2. Professional cookery or culinary qualifications and relevant professional training.
3. Ability to successfully lead and manage a team.
4. Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management.
5. Current industry knowledge of cooking techniques, ingredients, and kitchen equipment.
6. Commitment to maintaining the highest food safety and hygiene standards.
What 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. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
1. Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
2. Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service.
3. An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, or support with both work-related issues and personal situations.
4. The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals with over 1900 well-known retailers ranging from utilities, groceries, entertainment, fashion, travel and more! (also open to friends and family).
5. Save for your future through our Pension Plan.
6. A life assurance benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo.
7. Easily accessible learning and development routes, offering opportunities to grow and succeed throughout your career with Sodexo.
8. Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
Package Description
Head Chef
* Monday-Friday 7.00 - 15.30
* €26.44 per hour + Sodexo benefits
* Attractive location in Dublin 2
About the Company
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 100 million 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, So Together, 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.
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