Chef Manager Location: Ringaskiddy, Cork Contract: Full Time, Permanent Salary: Competitive salary plus Sodexo Benefits Lead the Kitchen. Drive the Business. Inspire the Team. At Sodexo, we believe great food and great people go hand in hand. Our catering teams create experiences that energise workplaces every day — and we’re looking for a Chef Manager who can lead from the front. This role requires equal strength in culinary excellence and operational leadership. You’ll take ownership of a structured, high-performing catering operation, balancing flavour, service, compliance and financial performance. If you’re confident running a kitchen, managing budgets, and developing people — while maintaining the highest standards — this is your opportunity to step into a role with real ownership and visibility. The Role As Chef Manager, you will have full responsibility for the performance of the catering operation on site. Culinary & Operational Leadership Lead a high-performing catering operation with food quality at its core Deliver service in line with a predetermined, costed menu cycle Ensure the site is compliant, safe and audit-ready at all times Drive consistent standards in food production, presentation and service Financial & Commercial Accountability Take ownership of site financials including cost control, forecasting and reporting Manage budgets within a structured and controlled environment Monitor and deliver against SLAs and KPIs Identify opportunities to improve performance and efficiency People Management Lead, coach and develop the catering team Manage recruitment, onboarding and ongoing training Conduct regular team briefings and performance reviews Create a positive, accountable and high-performing team culture Client Relationship Build and maintain strong, professional client relationships Represent Sodexo confidently on site Support promotions, pop-ups and themed days aligned with site activity About You Essential Strong chef background with proven culinary ability Experience managing site budgets and financial performance Demonstrated success leading and developing teams Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills Strong understanding of Health & Safety and compliance standards Ability to balance hands-on kitchen leadership with operational oversight Desirable Experience contributing to long-term business planning Commercial awareness and ability to identify growth opportunities Knowledge of purchasing frameworks and compliance processes Track record of improving customer satisfaction and service delivery