As a Head Chef at Sodexo in Galway, you are also a dedicated leader and a creative innovator.
Your role will contribute significantly to our mission by ensuring the highest possible standard of taste and presentation in our food offerings. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.
What you'll do:Lead the food offer on site, ensuring that Sodexo standards are set, delivered, and enhanced in collaboration with the Executive Chef, General Manager, and Chef team.Ensure the highest food standards across the kitchen team and oversee the delivery of quality food from the kitchen to the plate.Manage the day-to-day operational aspects of a kitchen environment, ensuring adherence to all Company Policies, Procedures, and Standards.Oversee the kitchen team, ensuring they deliver weekly menu preparation, food ordering, and stock taking in line with Company requirements.Conduct continuous reviews and training of kitchen staff to ensure compliance with COSHH, manual handling, HACCP, and hygiene standards.Promote a positive attitude towards work and lead by example, directing the team to exceed customer needs.Ensure food hygiene standards are implemented and maintained, with all records completed in line with company procedures, E.H.O, Q.A, and H.A.C.C.P requirements.Monitor expenditure and maintain efficient budget control focusing on food cost, staff cost, utilities, and equipment maintenance.Manage Health & Safety systems in the kitchen, ensuring all staff are aware of their responsibilities.Deliver excellent customer service, addressing any concerns and seeking solutions that exceed expectations.Ensure effective delivery of the hospitality requirement to the client in line with Two And You hospitality and costings.What you bring:Qualified Chef with 5+ years of experience, including 1-2 years at Head/Sous Chef level.Experience in 5* high volume hotel/restaurant/event management or high-end contract catering.Proven track record of leading large chef teams.Strong IT skills, organisation and planning skills, and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.Proven leadership and financial skills.High level of enthusiasm and passion for food, with a keen attention to detail and diligence.What We OfferWorking with our company is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater. You'll belong in a company and team that values you for who you are; you'll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you'll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:
Flexible and dynamic work environment.Access to ongoing training and development programs.Countless opportunities to grow within the company.Employees can opt to increase their employer contribution up to a maximum of 6% with an equal employee match.Life Assurance - Coverage of 1x annual salary.Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!
About SodexoAt Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services, and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces-friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.
We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations, and Origins.
We're a Disability Confident Leader employer. We're committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
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