Job Details
Head Chef
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Sodexo Ireland -
Ref: #JOB-2427518 -
Kinsale, Co. Cork, -
No of positions: 1 -
Paid Position -
40 hours per week -
26.50 Euro Hourly -
Published On: 07 Jan 2026 -
Closing On: 21 Jan 2026
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Full time (Parental Leave Cover) 40 hours per week 7:00am - 3:00pm €26.50 per hour Opportunities for career development Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package Head Chef Dublin 2- Full time 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
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Career Level
- Experienced [Non-Managerial]
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