Application Details
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Job Description
About the role: Full time, 37.5 hours per week, 7 am – 3 pm, Monday to Friday (1 in 4 Saturdays on rotation paid as overtime), £17.05 per hour. Free EV charging, free parking on site, opportunities for career development, plus our Sodexo employee benefits package. Position: Chef Supervisor, Belfast – Full time.
What You’ll Do
* Cook up mouth‑watering menu items with a passion for perfection.
* Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained.
* Contribute to a positive and innovative kitchen culture.
* Bring your ideas to the table and develop new techniques.
* Menu Planning: Design and plan seasonal, nutritious, and cost‑effective menus in line with customer/client preferences and dietary requirements; adapt menus as required based on feedback, seasonality, and budget.
* Ordering and stock control: Use the company in‑house menu planner and update digital screens.
* Catering for events when required.
* Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure full compliance with HACCP and COSHH regulations; maintain cleanliness, food hygiene, and kitchen safety; conduct and document regular kitchen inspections and risk assessments; support management with health and safety targets; manage allergen requirements and records.
* Financial Responsibility: Manage kitchen budgets, stock levels, and supplier relationships to ensure cost control; perform portion control and monitor food wastage; implement strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality; handle daily till and safe responsibilities and monthly banking compliance.
* Staff Management & Training: Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff; oversee scheduling, performance management, and professional development; foster a positive working environment focused on teamwork and continuous improvement.
What You’ll Bring
* Proven experience as a Managing Chef in a similar role.
* Strong understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, and COSHH.
* Excellent cooking and presentation skills.
* Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
* Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
* Financial awareness and experience managing budgets.
* Relevant culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery, City & Guild or equivalent).
* Keen eye for detail with customer experience in mind.
Sector
* Accommodation and food service activities
Career Level
* Entry Level
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.
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