Craft Development Chef

Job Introduction

Craft Development Chef

Location – Hybrid with regular travel to client sites in the Munster & Cork area

€50,000 - €55,000 

10% Bonus Scheme, Company Car & Additional Flexible Benefits

Full Driving Licence Essential

As a Craft Development Chef at Sodexo in Ireland, you're not just a chef; you're a culinary innovator and a leader.

 You will play a key role in ensuring culinary excellence across your region, leading and developing your team to deliver outstanding food experiences.

This is your chance to drive operational excellence and help shape the future of food services. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater, where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

• Lead and motivate a high-performing culinary team to achieve Sodexo's strategy.
• Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Food Safety, and Environmental standards.
• Develop and implement innovative menus and culinary solutions.
• Collaborate with regional directors and local management teams.
• Provide strategic and technical support to the onsite team and clients.
• Support food mobilisation and sales tender processes.
• Conduct regular culinary training sessions and craft regional forums.

What you bring:

• A real passion for food and professional service delivery 
• Experience of bringing innovation & leading on improvements in modern workplace settings.
• Experience of leading on financial improvements & all aspects of service delivery
• Proven leadership skills with experience in team development.
• Excellent organisational and time management abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and solve problems creatively.
• Full Ireland driving licence.
• City & Guilds or NVQ Level 1/2/3 or equivalent.
• Advanced food safety certification.

What we offer: Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we offer:

• Flexible and dynamic work environment
• Competitive compensation
• Access to ongoing training and development programs
• Countless opportunities to grow within the company
• Full training and full protective uniform supplied

Ready to be part of something greater? Apply today!

We are 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.