Chef Manager
Be part of something greater.
- Job reference: SDX/TP/2322703/151971
- Location: Gas Networks, Cork City
- Job type: Full Time
- Salary: €50,000 per annum plus Sodexo Benefits
- Closing date: 30 January 2026
About the role
- Full time
- Monday to Friday
- €50000 per annum
- Opportunities for professional development
- Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
Chef ManagerGas Networks, Cork City – Full Time
At Sodexo, we believe great food and great people go hand in hand. Our teams shape the experience on-site every day, and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to lead with skill, creativity, and confidence. We’re recruiting a Chef Manager who brings equal strength in the kitchen and in financial and operational leadership. If you can balance flavour, people, and budgets — this role is for you.
As a Chef Manager you'll
- Running a high-performing catering operation while keeping culinary standards front and centre.
- Taking ownership of site finances — cost control, forecasting, and reporting within a tight and structured budget.
- Keeping the operation compliant, safe, and consistently audit-ready.
- Working with a pre-determined and precisely costed menu cycle.
- Leading, coaching, and developing the Catering Team so they can do their best work.
- Managing staff recruitment, training, and performance with a people-first approach.
- Maintaining strong relationships with our client, representing Sodexo with confidence.
- Staying on top of SLAs, KPIs, and service performance.
- Running regular team briefings and keeping everyone aligned and informed.
- Aligning Pop-ups, theme days and promotions with our Dublin site.
What we're looking for
Essential Requirements
- Solid chef background and proven culinary ability — non-negotiable.
- Strong financial management skills, with experience owning budgets and hitting targets.
- Demonstrated success managing and developing a team.
- Confident communicator with the ability to build trust and exceed client expectations.
- Strong grasp of Health & Safety and compliance standards — and the discipline to uphold them.
- Ability to balance hands-on kitchen leadership with strategic oversight
Desirable Skills
- Experience shaping long-term business plans and delivering against them.
- A commercial mindset with the ability to spot opportunities for growth.
- Familiarity with purchasing frameworks and compliance processes.
- A track record of driving customer satisfaction and service improvement.
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Generous leave
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Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
At our company, we believe in fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Roles at Sodexo are designed to empower individuals from all backgrounds. We are committed to creating an environment that values equity and supports the growth of all employees, ensuring that everyone can contribute to and benefit from our collective success.
Social Impact
Ever since we started, we’ve had a clear purpose – to do some good in our communities through helping people. Today, that purpose is still a huge part of who we are. And every one of our colleagues helps that happen.
We’re committed to volunteering our time, resources, skills and knowledge – more than 50% of colleagues contribute to thousands of volunteer hours every year. And our Charitable Foundation has now donated over £9 million to charities and good causes across the country.
Gas Networks, Cork City, Island of Ireland
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