Job Details
Head Chef
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Sodexo Ireland -
Ref: #JOB-2427517 -
Dublin 2, -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
39 hours per week -
26.50 Euro Hourly -
Published On: 07 Jan 2026 -
Closing On: 04 Feb 2026
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A recipe for success; Serve incredible food, enjoy incredible perks. At Sodexo, you'll belong in a team and thrive in service. We know that our talented chefs are the key to delivering exceptional service and tasteful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. Build a name with big-brand businesses and corporate clients, delivering high-quality nutritious meals for boardroom lunches, executive events, and daily workplace dining. This role calls for a chef who can blend maintaining excellent standards, while working efficiently in a fast-paced, trend-setting, client-focused environment. The Role As Head Chef , you will be the main point of contact for catering on site, overseeing daily kitchen operations, menu planning, food standards, and team leadership. You will work closely with management to deliver consistent service aligned with agreed SLAs, KPIs, and budget targets. Key Responsibilities Lead and deliver day-to-day kitchen operations to the highest standards, leading a team of 20! Plan, cost, and deliver menus with a focus on quality, healthy eating, and innovation Ensure full compliance with Food Safety, HACCP, Health & Safety, and company policies Manage food costs, stock control, ordering, and budget performance Train, develop, and motivate the kitchen team Maintain excellent client and customer satisfaction Support special functions and on-site events as required What We’re Looking For Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar Chef Manager / Head Chef role 706/1 & 706/2 (or equivalent) professional cookery qualifications Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, and kitchen compliance Proven people management and organisational skills Customer-focused, hands-on, and adaptable leadership style Desirable IOSH certification Supervising Food Safety / HACCP certification Experience managing budgets and performance targets 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 big-brand retailers 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
- Not Required
Candidate Requirements
Essential- Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 2
- Minimum Qualification:No Qualification
- Ability Skills:Catering, Communications, Customer Service, Hospitality
- Competency Skills:Problem Solving, Teamwork, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
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