Chef Manager
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 24, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 22, 2026.
Aramark are currently recruiting for a Chef Manager to join our team at one of our client sites in Cork The successful candidate will assume full responsibility for the ordering, production and serving of all food on a day-to-day basis, thus ensuring a smooth day-to-day service. This role is suited to a Chef Manager with a conscientious approach who has the commitment to deliver an exceptional service in line with customer / client demands.
Responsibilities
- Assume full responsibility to produce food and to constantly introduce new and innovative menu options
- Ensure that all daily menus are balanced and meet our customer requirements
- Work with the Regional Manager to ensure, client and customer requirements are exceeded
- Be flexible in their approach and will have the ability to meet with Clients
- Have full financial accountability for the catering operation (driving sales, GP, labour, and overheads)
- Achieve budgeted gross margin through consistent costing and menu planning
- Ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained in the catering facility
- Manage and develop the catering team
- Previous experience in a similar food service environment
- An innovative approach to menu design with strong attention to detail
- Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)
- Previous experience in Managing a Catering Team
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Flexibility and the ability to innovate
- Commercial acumen, strong organisational and problem-solving abilities
- All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence
About Aramark
Aramark Ireland is a leader in food, facilities, and workplace services, supporting clients across healthcare, education, business, and the public sector. With over 40 years in Ireland and more than 8,000 colleagues across Ireland and Northern Ireland, we are committed to service excellence, innovation, sustainability, and creating meaningful experiences for our clients, colleagues, and communities.
Aramark is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all candidates.