Chef Manager

Sodexo Group; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job description

Drive business success - and your career.

Build a career with big-name businesses, as a Chef Manager with Sodexo in Londonderry - BT47 6SJ! For a role that’s a perfect mix of passion, perks and potential.

At Sodexo, we thrive in providing quality service and serving up memorable catering offers for our corporate colleagues and clients. Lead the way and build a comfortable future with Sodexo.

As the face of our catering and hospitality operations, you will be responsible for overseeing all culinary offers and outlets within our prestigious corporate setting, ensuring your teams provide the excellent service that aligns with our brand, exceeding our clients' expectations.

About the Role

• Manage, develop and engage with the team
• Be responsible for recruitment, induction, training, development and performance
• Plan and produce menu items, order supplies, maintain records and accounts
• Prepare, produce and present food to the highest standard
• Initiative to provide functions at short notice
• Plan and deliver a themed menu day per month
• Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market
• Ensure all food is prepared fresh and to a high standard as per service level agreement, company policy and current legislation

What We’re Looking For

• Experience of working in a similar environment
• Effective and experienced people manager with the confidence to lead, develop and engage the team
• Experience in managing P&L and good financial awareness
• Knowledge & experience of CIEH / COSHH / HACCP
• Self-motivated with excellent communication skills
• Strong adherence to Food Safety, Allergen Management, Health & Safety and compliance

What We Offer

• A competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment.

Working with Sodexo 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 you; 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 also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

• Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work-related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
• Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
• The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family).
• Save for your future by becoming a member of the Mercer Aspire Pension Plan
• Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.
• Bike to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today and start your journey with Sodexo!

Friendly customers. Vibrant communities. Exciting careers.

Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications.

Package Description

Chef Manager

• Monday to Friday, 40 hours per week
• £29,000 to £32,000 per annum
• Excellent Benefits and bonus

About the Company

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 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.

Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.

Salary £29,000 to £32,000 per annum + Sodexo Benefits