OVERVIEW

We are currently recruiting for a Senior Chef to manage overall operations on our Client Site in Cork and be responsible for the effective and successful management of labour, productivity, quality control and safety measures as established and set for the Kitchens Department and to ensure safe and efficient operations.
The successful candidate will enhance the operational procedure, systems and principles in the areas of information flow and management, supervisory responsibilities in accordance with company's policies and applicable laws.

A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. This position reports into the Executive Chef.

This is a Full Time Role.

Job Responsibilities

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  Recruit, select, train, assign, schedule, coach, counsel and discipline employees
• Communicate job expectations; planning, monitoring, appraising and reviewing job contributions
• Plan, review and enforcing policies and procedures
• Contribute operations information and recommendations, plans and implement production, productivity, quality and customer-service standards; resolve problems
• Develop operations procedures by determining product handling and storage requirements; develop, implement, enforce and evaluate policies and procedures; develop processes for receiving product, equipment utilization, inventory management
• Analyse process workflow, employee and space requirements and equipment layout; implement changes
• Maintain safe and healthy work environment by establishing, following and enforcing standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks;
• Manage staff levels, wages, hours, payroll records
• Responsible for all departments Lead chefs with review/approval responsibility for all employees
• Run a safe, injury/accident free workplace
• Manage relationships with suppliers
• Track pricing, rebates and deliveries
• Serve as primary point of contact when there are customer issues related to equipment quality, customer service, or accidents and mishaps on-site. In particular, this includes any issues on-site at client facilities, and food related issues
• Communicate customer issues with operations team and devise ways of improving the customer experience, including resolving problems and complaints
• Work closely with Exec Chef and management team to set and/or implement policies, procedures and systems and to follow through with implementation.
• Communicate all operating policies and/or issues at department meetings
  

Key Requirements

• Ideal candidates will possess two to three years of post-high school education, preferably a culinary degree, and two to three years in a related position with this company or other organization(s).
• Requires sophisticated knowledge of the principles and practices within the food profession.
• This includes experiential knowledge required for management of people and/or problems. Requires oral, reading, and written communication skills.
• A passion for service and quality
• Good people leadership skills
• Flexibility and ability to work on own initiative
• Experience of cash handling, banking, and stock management
• Integrity and the ability to communicate appropriately at all levels of the business
• Hands-on operator with the ability to lead by example through operational excellence
• An excellent knowledge of Food Hygiene including HACCP
• Understanding of profit and loss account management, budget managements
• Experience in a unionized environment
• Ability to suggest and implement improvements and positive changes
• Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)
• Previous experience in a similar food service environment
• Previous experience in Leading a Catering Team
• Commercial acuity, Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
• Experience in the relevant line of business environment

About Aramark

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Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com.

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.