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Head Chef - Cork

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    Sodexo Ireland
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    Ref: #JOB-2414067
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    Kinsale, Co. Cork,
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    No of positions: 1
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    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    50000.00 - 55000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 29 Sep 2025
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    Closing On: 27 Oct 2025

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Job Introduction
Full time
5 over 7
€50-55.000 per annum
Gym on site
Opportunities for professional development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package


Head Chef

Kinsale, Co. Cork- 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 Head Chef to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Catering.

As a Head Chef you'll:

To meet the demands of clients customers by providing the right catering services within the agreed specifications and contract agreement.
Ensure financial documentation and accountancy of the unit (and those from suppliers) is accurate and within agreed budgeted levels.
Manage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery.
Actively enforce relevant statutory, company and site Health and Safety compliance together with the monitoring of related equipment.
Motivate and lead catering employees to perform their roles to a high standard and in alignment to Sodexo policies and procedures.
Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market.
To keep abreast of all modern techniques and advancement to improve services for the advancement of the client and customer.
To maintain effective communication between yourself and your customer, serving on the counter as required.
To present a strong Sodexo image at all times ensuring full uniform is worn, clean and pressed.
To carry out any reasonable request by the unit Business Manager, Client Relationship Manager, or the Client.
What we're looking for:

Level 6 QQI or similar
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:

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 Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
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Career Level

  • Experienced [Non-Managerial]

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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