Chef Supervisor

Application Details

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Full time 37.5 hours per week, 7am - 3pm, Monday to Friday (1 in 4 Saturdays on rotation paid as overtime). £15.78 per hour. Free EV charging. Free parking on site. Opportunities for career development. Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package. Chef Supervisor. Belfast - Full time. Love food? We’ll bring something new to the table.

At Sodexo, we’re passionate about our people. We know that our teams are the key to delivering exceptional service and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, customers, and employees. We are currently seeking a dedicated and dynamic Chef/Chef Supervisor to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in Catering.

What you will do:

• Cook up mouth watering menu items, with a passion for perfection
• Ensure the highest standards of food hygiene and health and safety are maintained
• Contribute to a positive and innovative kitchen culture
• Bring your ideas to the table and cook up new techniques
• Menu Planning:
  Design and plan seasonal, nutritious, and cost-effective menus in line with customer/client preferences and dietary requirements. Adapt menus as required based on feedback, seasonality, and budget.
• Ordering and stock control
• Use of company in house Menu planner
• Updating of digital screens
• Catering for events if and when required

Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure full compliance with HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) regulations. Maintain a high standard of cleanliness, food hygiene, and kitchen safety always. Conduct and document regular kitchen inspections and risk assessments. Support management with health and safety targets. Manage allergen requirements and allergen records.

Financial Responsibility: Manage kitchen budgets, stock levels, and supplier relationships to ensure cost control. Portion control. Monitor food wastage and implement strategies to reduce costs while maintaining quality. Daily till and safe responsibilities, Monthly banking compliance.

Staff Management & Training: Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to ensure efficient and professional service. Oversee scheduling, performance management, and professional development. Foster a positive working environment with a focus on teamwork and continuous improvement.

What you will bring:

• Proven experience as a Managing Chef in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of food safety standards, HACCP, and COSHH.
• Excellent cooking and presentation skills.
• Ability to lead and manage a team effectively.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Financial awareness and experience managing budgets.
• Relevant culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery, City and Guild or equivalent).
• Keen eye for detail with customer experience in mind

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

• Not Required

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 1
• Minimum Qualification: Level 6 (incl Higher Advanced Certificate & National Craft Certificate) OR Relevant culinary qualifications (e.g., NVQ/SVQ Level 2 or 3 in Professional Cookery. City and guild or equivalent.)

Desirable

• Ability
  
  Skills:
  
  Hospitality, Interpersonal Skills
• Competency
  
  Skills:
  
  Leadership, Management