Sodexo Hiring for Chef manager Job at Shannon , Ireland Full Time

A great opportunity has become available for an experienced Chef Manager to join the Sodexo catering team on a corporate client team in Shannon, Co. Clare to look after a small but mighty team.

You should have a proven track record meeting high expectations service delivery, great people skills and meticulous attitude to bookkeeping and food safety. Food offer on the site is fresh, nutritious hot food, a made-to-order deli bar and a coffee shop.

We offer a great team, a salary up to €40,000, a bonus and social working hours as well as the following extra benefits to name but a few:

• 20 days holiday – increasing after 5 years in the business
• Uniform provided
• Meals included
• Free GP service
• Free employee assistance programme
• Bike to work scheme
• Pension scheme
• Family leave options
• Life assurance

Role Responsibility

• To ensure that the preparation, presentation and services are carried out promptly and to the agreed company standards and to promote a friendly and helpful atmosphere;
• To maintain a high standard of food hygiene, safety and cleanliness in accordance with company and client policies and statuary requirements;
• To ensure the correct compilation of all company’s bookkeeping system and returns to the specified standard covering the three main areas of:
  • Raw material control
  • Sales control
  • Wages and labour control
• To be fully conversant with the current budget and complete all the necessary documents for the accurate comparison between budget and actual figures;
  • Knowledge of HACCP essential;
  • To recruit, engage and train all staff according to company standards appraisals. To produce a training year planner and quarterly training audits;
• To assist in the development of specific units under the role of project manager;
• To assist the district by training and development of employees;
• To keep abreast of all modern techniques & advancements to improve services for the client and customer;
• To maintain effective communication between yourself and your customers;
• To maintain adequate security of all assets (cash, stock and equipment);
• To carry out any reasonable request by the Client Account Manager, ASM or Client

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience in managing and leading a catering function
• Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
• Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management
• Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives
• Experience in leading, and managing a team
• Strong communication, and negotiation skills
• Experience working in a standards /compliance environment
• Relevant qualification and training and IT literate