Chef ManagerLocation: Sandyford, DublinContract Type: Full-Time | PermanentSalary: €38,000 - €42,000 plus Sodexo BenefitsAbout the RoleWe 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 ResponsibilitiesLead the day-to-day kitchen and catering operationPlan, prepare, and present meals to a high standardManage hospitality and catering requests as requiredEnsure all food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards are maintainedManage food ordering, stock control, and food cost performanceLead, train, and support catering staffManage rotas, performance, and day-to-day staffing requirementsBuild strong relationships with clients, customers, and site stakeholdersSupport the General Manager with overall Sodexo service delivery on siteAbout YouEssentialPrevious experience as a Chef Manager, Head Chef, or Senior ChefStrong people management and leadership skillsExcellent customer service and stakeholder engagement skillsExperience managing food costs, budgets, and kitchen performanceStrong understanding of food safety and HACCP complianceAbility to work in a fast-paced corporate catering environmentGood organisational and communication skillsDesirableProfessional culinary qualification (CIEH Level 3 or equivalent)Experience within corporate or contract catering environmentsWhy Sodexo?:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance to be part of something greater.Belong in a company and team that values you for you.Act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.Thrive in your own way.We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing supportAn 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 wellbeingAccess to a 24hr virtual GP ServiceSodexo 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 PlanOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development toolsBike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fitSodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policiesA little more about Sodexo:At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all.As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million 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, SoTogether, 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.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications