Chef Manager, Dublin

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Job Description Location: Sandyford, Dublin

Contract Type: Full-time | Permanent

Salary:€38,000 - €42,000 plus Sodexo benefits

We are looking for an experienced and engaging Chef Manager to lead the catering operation at the Central Bank Currency Centre in Sandyford. This is a hands‑on role combining high‑quality food delivery with team leadership, customer engagement, and operational management. You will be responsible for ensuring excellent food standards, strong customer service, financial performance, and compliance across the kitchen and hospitality operation. This role would suit a strong people‑focused chef who enjoys building relationships, leading teams, and delivering a high‑quality catering experience within a corporate environment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the day‑to‑day kitchen and catering operation

Plan, prepare, and present meals to a high standard

Manage hospitality and catering requests as required

Ensure all food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards are maintained

Manage food ordering, stock control, and food cost performance

Lead, train, and support catering staff

Manage rotas, performance, and day‑to‑day staffing requirements

Build strong relationships with clients, customers, and site stakeholders

Support the General Manager with overall Sodexo service delivery on site

About You Essential

Previous experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or Senior Chef

Strong people‑management and leadership skills

Excellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skills

Experience managing food costs, budgets, and kitchen performance

Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP compliance

Ability to work in a fast‑paced corporate catering environment

Good organisational and communication skills

Desirable

Professional culinary qualification (CIEH Level 3 or equivalent)

Experience within corporate or contract catering environments

Why Sodexo?

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 24‑hour 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 Ireland's enhanced benefits and leave policies

Career Level

Managerial

Sector

Accommodation and food service activities

Candidate Requirements Essential

Minimum experienced required (years): 1

Additional skills: HACCP

Desirable

Ability skills: Administration, Interpersonal Skills

Competency skills: Collaboration, Teamwork

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