Head Chef

Daytime hours with flexibility for hospitality and events in the evening.
Opportunities for professional development
Plus our Sodexo employee benefits package
Head Chef
Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 - Full time
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
Head Chef
to join our team and play a key role in driving excellence and innovation in our Catering and Hospitality operations
As a
Head Chef
you'll:
Lead the delivery and production of exceptional, high-quality food, ensuring alignment with client expectations and Sodexo's service standards.
Drive menu innovation using seasonal, Irish-only ingredients and support sustainability accreditations such as Origin Green and Quality Assured.
Manage and develop the kitchen team, ensuring consistent food quality, team training, and labour efficiency across all service areas.
Collaborate with Bord Bia and approved suppliers to source products that meet sustainability and origin guidelines.
Monitor and control all kitchen costs, stock levels, and compliance with financial, safety, and hygiene standards.
Develop the hospitality offering through recipe management systems and deliver superior dining experiences at formal and high-profile events
What we're looking for:
Intermediate Food Hygiene Certificate
and strong knowledge of food safety legislation including HACCP and COSHH.
706/2 or NVQ2 chef qualification
, or equivalent professional culinary certification.
Proven experience in fine dining or high-end hospitality
, with a track record of leading teams and innovating menu offerings.
Ability to work under pressure, manage fluctuating workloads, and maintain high standards of cleanliness, service, and presentation.
Self-motivated and passionate about food innovation, sustainability, and developing talent within the team.
Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an ability to collaborate across departments and with external stakeholders.
Extensive interest and knowledge of ingredients and Irish suppliers,
Why Sodexo?
:
Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it's a chance tobe part of something greater.
Belong
in a company and team that values you foryou.
Act
with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions.
Thrive
in your own way.
We also offer a range of perks, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:
Unlimited access to an online platform offering wellbeing support
An extensive Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or life's larger problems, including legal and financial advice, support with work or personal issues impacting your wellbeing
Access to a 24hr virtual GP Service
Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 across popular high street retailers (also open to friends and family)
Save for your future by becoming a member of the 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
Sodexo UK and Irelands enhanced benefits and leave policies
A little more 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 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.
We are committed tobeingan 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, SoTogether, 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.
Ready to be part of something greater?
Sodexo reserves the right to close this advert early if we are in receipt of a high number of applications
Salary € 45,000 - 48,000 per annum | depending on experience | plus Sodexo Benefits
Frequency Annual
Job Reference SDX/TP/2361181/146009
Contract Type Permanent – Full Time
Closing Date 27 August, 2025
Job Category Catering Staff
Business Unit ROI Corporate Services
Location Bord Bia, 140 Pembroke Road, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, Republic of Ireland
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