Job title: Chef Manager

Candidate Brief: 

NOW Group are an award-winning social enterprise who delivers services across Northern Ireland supporting people with learning difficulties, autism and neurodiverse conditions into jobs with a future. 

Our Café in Kilmainham Square Dublin 8 is our newest member to the Loaf Family. The Café has become a go to spot in the local area for residents, commuters and Tourists. We are now ready to drive our business to the next level, establishing ourselves with corporate catering to businesses in the local area and beyond. 

We are seeking a Chef Manager with a conscientious and innovative approach to join our team in Dublin 8. The ideal candidate will have a commitment to delivering exceptional service and a passion for high-quality food. This customer-facing role requires a proactive individual who can take our business to the next level.

Location: Kilmainham Square, Unit 2 Building 1 Old Chocolate Factory, Inchicore Rd, Dublin 8, D08 Y447, Ireland

Hours: 40 per week (5 days per week across Monday to Sunday)

Salary scale: €35,000 per annum (within Band 3 €32,000 to €36,000)

Benefits: 25 days annual leave plus 10 statutory days (pro-rata) Health Cash Plan (on successful completion of probationary period) Access to confidential Staff Counseling & Financial Advisory Services Stakeholder Pension Scheme (5% employer contribution) Bike to Work Scheme Holiday purchase scheme Flexible working initiatives Wellbeing initiatives

Mission

Supporting people with intellectual disabilities and autism into jobs with a future.

Vision

A society where people with intellectual disabilities live, work and socialize as valued citizens.

Main Responsibilities

1. Take full responsibility for the delivery of our food service, including the introduction of new and innovative menu options.

2. Ensure all services are appropriately staffed and manage any arising issues.

3. Balance daily menus to meet customer requirements.

4. Adapt and prioritise in line with business needs at short notice.

5. Maintain the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP in the catering facility.

6. Manage and develop the catering team.

7. Train and mentor the catering team and participants, ensuring front-of-house operations run smoothly, demonstrating a ‘can-do’ attitude at all times.

This job description is not definitive and may be subject to review as the duties and responsibilities determine

Please note that employment with NOW Group may be subject to a check from the Garda Vetting Bureau.

We are fully committed to providing employment opportunities to people making positive changes in their lives. Therefore, having a criminal conviction does not prevent you from applying for this position. Applicants may be required to undergo Vetting consistent with legal requirements.

Personnel Specification

Essential Criteria

1. Experience managing or operating in a high-standard food service environment

2. Ability to be flexible and adaptable and to work evenings, weekends and public holidays as required.

3. Third-level qualification in HACCP, Culinary Arts, or Professional Cookery.

4. Strong interpersonal skills.

5. Commercial acumen with strong organisational and problem-solving abilities.

Desirable Criteria

1. Bakery or Patisserie qualification.

2. Advanced food Hygiene Certificate or willing to work towards same.

3. Experience of working with adults with intellectual disabilities.

Values and Behaviours

All employees in NOW Group are required to subscribe to the values of the organisation and demonstrate these values through agreed behaviours in their day to day work and their relationships with participants, stakeholders and colleagues.

Candidates will be expected to demonstrate relevant values and behaviours as part of the interview process.