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Chef Manager

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    Sodexo Ireland
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    Ref: #JOB-2417463
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    Cork City Centre, Co. Cork,
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    No of positions: 1
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
  • Image Hours per week
    39 hours per week
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    47170.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 21 Oct 2025
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    Closing On: 04 Nov 2025

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. 


Full time
Monday to Friday
€47.170 per annum
Opportunities for professional development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package

As a Chef Manager you will:
Manage catering/facilities finances on site within client guidelines.
Maintain cleanliness and ensure safe working practices at all times.
Control contract-related expenditure, including wages, overtime, bonuses, and employee costs.
Represent Sodexo in client meetings as needed.
Attend training, conferences, and meetings as directed.
Ensure site standards meet Service Level Agreements and Key Performance Indicators.
Recruit, manage, train, motivate, and appraise staff, following company procedures and legislation.
Keep training records and address individual staff development needs.
Hold bi-monthly team briefings using the company format.
Ensure all Health and Safety requirements and paperwork are completed effectively.
Develop menu cycles with the Catering Team.

What we are looking for:
Strong financial management skills to operate within budgets and provide clients with clear financial information.
Ability to deliver budgeted profit and turnover targets.
Experience in developing and executing business plans aligned with long-term objectives.
Proactive in identifying opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market.
Knowledge of company purchasing policies and ability to ensure compliance.
Commitment to delivering high levels of customer satisfaction and monitoring service standards.
Strong client management skills to exceed expectations and ensure efficient service delivery.
Experience in recruiting, managing, and developing staff, including appraisals, reward, recognition, and health & safety.
Understanding of and commitment to implementing Health & Safety policies within the team.
Familiarity with internal compliance standards and ability to maintain them consistently.

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

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
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Career Level

  • Not Required

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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