Chef Manager

Excel Recruitment is currently looking for an experienced Chef Manager in Kildare to join one of the country's leading catering companies. The successful candidate will lead a culinary team with a hands-on approach to creating innovative, sustainable, seasonal offerings while sourcing fresh local produce. This is a daytime Monday to Friday role, providing a great opportunity for work-life balance.

Requirements of the Chef Manager role

• Previous experience managing in a busy kitchen environment
• Valid work permit with documentation
• Exceptional leadership skills
• Strong communication skills
• Time management and organisational skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Computer literacy
• A passionate and creative approach to cuisine, keeping up to date with current culinary trends

Responsibilities of the Chef Manager role

• Ensuring the highest level of food quality, presentation, consistency, and service is delivered to clients and customers
• Working with the development team to create and develop menu items in line with the company ethos of innovation, sustainability, and use of fresh local produce.
• Drawing up staff rosters within the allocated budget
• Training and mentoring of staff, continuing a culture of continuous improvement and upskilling
• Ensuring the highest hygiene standards and compliance of HACCP are maintained in the kitchen and documentation recorded
• Ordering and sourcing of produce and stock
• Management of costs efficiently in achieving target GP.

Benefits of the Chef Manager role

• Competitive salary
• Daytime hours, Monday to Friday, weekends off providing a work-life balance
• Opportunities for progression within the company and access to training and development programs to further your culinary career.
• Free car parking

If you are interested and feel you possess the skills for this opportunity, attach your CV through the tab below or call Kevin

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