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Head Chef NI

Please Note: The application deadline for this job has now passed.

Job Introduction

In this role you will join the senior management team for the contract.  Reporting to the Executive Chef and Combined Services Manager.  Working primarily Monday - Friday with occasional evenings and weekends.

 

To ensure that the catering services are delivered within the specification and to the agreed performance, qualitative and financial targets. To take responsibility for food production, to include craft team management / ordering commodities / assisting with stock takes / updating stats and completion of Recipe On Line planning. Responsibility for menu cycle and dish development. Craft Training / Team Building / Assist with Craft Team Recruitment & Interviewing

Role Responsibility

  • Meet the demands of customers by providing the right catering services within the agreed SLA and contract agreement
  • Manage the quality and hygiene of the food cycle from preparation through to delivery
  • Actively enforce relevant statutory, company and site OH&S compliance throughout the unit
  • Motivate and lead the craft team to perform their roles to a high standard and in alignment with Sodexo policies and procedures
  • Actively seek and identify opportunities for business growth within the contract and external market
  • Manage menu development, including providing tasting sessions if required to the clients and customers

The Ideal Candidate

  • Proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team
  • Catering qualifications at 706 1 / 2 or equivalent as a minimum
  • Industry acumen and knowledge of external catering developments & innovations
  • Strong financial understanding and demonstrable budgeting management
  • Experienced in adhering to and driving company initiatives
  • Personal innovation and passion
  • Demonstrative customer focus and service skills
  • Strong communication and negotiation skills
  • Experience working in a standards /compliance environment
  • IT literate

Package Description

 

  • 20 days paid annual holiday plus bank holidays. 
  • Working Monday / Friday with occasional evenings and Saturdays.
  • Company pension scheme. 
  • Childcare vouchers are available.
  • Employment discount program
  • We offer comprehensive benefits that let full- and part-time employees choose the plans that are right for them
  • We guarantee all employees will receive respect and fair treatment
  • Ensuring a safe and secure workplace
  • Providing training on-the-job, online and in classroom settings that help you excel in your current job and advance to positions of greater responsibility
  • Opening the doors to higher education
  • An employee incentive scheme

 

About the Company

This role will require the applicant to undergo screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and Access Northern Ireland clearance.

In the UK and Ireland, Sodexo employs some 35,000 employees to deliver integrated facilities management services to clients at over 2,000 locations in the corporate, healthcare, education, leisure, defence and justice sectors.

Sodexo

Salary

Circa 24K

 
Salary £23000 - £24000
Frequency Monthly
Job Reference SDX/TP/162315/42207
Contract Type Fixed Term – Full Time
Closing Date 18 March, 2019
Job Category Chefs
Location Belfast, Northern Ireland
Posted on 18 February, 2019

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