Executive Head Chef at Aramark Ireland in Limerick, County Limerick, Ireland | Kablio

Role

Description

stock control

food safety

cost management

reporting

menu innovation

team leadership

Lead stock control, purchasing, and rotation with a proactive focus on efficiency and waste reduction.
Train, mentor, and coach team members to deliver consistent, high-quality service and hospitality.
Champion health, safety, and wellbeing, creating a safe, compliant, and supportive working environment.
Ensure full compliance with SOPs, food safety standards, and Aramark Food Policies, leading by example.
Build, develop, and sustain high-performing kitchen teams through proactive recruitment, structured training, coaching, and effective performance management, leading a positive and inclusive culture that drives engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the site's reputation through continuous service and operational improvement.
Act as a culinary ambassador for Aramark on-site, maintaining visible leadership and strong engagement with clients, customers, and stakeholders.
Drive customer engagement by actively seeking feedback and translating insights into measurable service and product improvements.
Collaborate with the General Manager on monthly and annual reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade, fostering a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
Monitor and manage labour, food costs, waste, and overheads to achieve financial targets while maintaining high service standards.
Proactively support the Site General Manager by contributing to site strategy, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Aramark's culinary teams to proactively introduce seasonal menus, innovation concepts, and best practices.
Anticipate operational challenges and implement solutions in advance to ensure service continuity and client satisfaction.
Actively support the Site General Manager in achieving ISO accreditation, audits, client satisfaction goals, and key site initiatives.
Take full accountability for all aspects of Production Kitchen, Restaurant Food, Hospitality, and Deli-Bar operations, ensuring proactive planning and seamless execution.

Requirements

head chef

5+ years

commercial acumen

budget management

culinary qualification

problem solving

Solid commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, labour, and food costs.
At least 5 years' experience as a Head Chef, leading large kitchen teams in structured environments.
A proven track record of proactive leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
A recognised culinary or kitchen management qualification.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including effective collaboration with senior site leadership.
Strong people-management skills, with a focus on engagement, development, and retention.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A trusted provider of food services, facilities management, and uniforms.
Serves a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, and business.
Specializes in delivering integrated solutions to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Has a strong presence across the country, supporting both public and private sector clients.
Designs offerings to meet the needs of diverse sectors, from hospitals to universities.
Prides itself on innovation in creating tailored services for every client.
Has a rich history of growth, adapting its services to meet evolving market demands.
Earned a reputation for reliability, quality, and customer-focused solutions.

Culture + Values

We do everything with integrity.
We deliver on our commitments.
We respect diversity and appreciate differences.
We're passionate about everything we do.
Employees are encouraged to think and act as entrepreneurs, to be creative and take risks, and to think outside the box.
We hire for attitude and provide training and development supports, promoting from within wherever possible.
Our teams share a passion for hospitality, delivering great things for our people, partners and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

8% reduction

Fuel consumption

Targeting an 8% reduction in fuel consumption across operations.

90% reduction

Value-chain emissions

Net-zero by 2050 with an absolute 90% reduction in value-chain emissions by 2050.

25% emissions reduction

Food-related emissions

Committed to reducing food-related emissions by 25% by 2030 through the Coolfood Pledge.

260,000 L/year

On-site biodigesters

Implemented on-site biodigesters in Dublin, processing up to 260,000 liters annually and saving ~3.2 tonnes of CO2.

Committed to net-zero value-chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 for Northern Europe (including Ireland).
Science-based near-term targets: reduce direct (Scope 1 & 2) emissions by >50% by 2030, substantially reduce indirect emissions by 2030, net-zero by 2050.
Replacing diesel/petrol fleet with electric vehicles as soon as practical; drivers trained for efficient driving.
91% of disposable packaging made from paper or compostable materials; all disposable packaging has ≥35% recycled content.
Reduced plastic packaging from 19% (FY21) to 9% (FY22); plan to reduce plastic packaging further by 5% in 2023.
100% of cod and canned tuna sourced from Seafood Watch-recommended fisheries.
Transitioning to sustainably sourced soy and palm oil; no-deforestation policy by 2025 (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation sourcing).

Inclusion & Diversity

Aramark Ireland hires for attitude, provides training and development and promotes from within; most senior team started at front line.
Working to build a diverse workforce that team members can feel proud of.
No quantitative gender stats publicly available; focus on internal development pathways rather than published representation percentages.

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Role

Description

stock control

food safety

cost management

reporting

menu innovation

team leadership

Lead stock control, purchasing, and rotation with a proactive focus on efficiency and waste reduction.
Train, mentor, and coach team members to deliver consistent, high-quality service and hospitality.
Champion health, safety, and wellbeing, creating a safe, compliant, and supportive working environment.
Ensure full compliance with SOPs, food safety standards, and Aramark Food Policies, leading by example.
Build, develop, and sustain high-performing kitchen teams through proactive recruitment, structured training, coaching, and effective performance management, leading a positive and inclusive culture that drives engagement, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Identify and implement opportunities to enhance the site's reputation through continuous service and operational improvement.
Act as a culinary ambassador for Aramark on-site, maintaining visible leadership and strong engagement with clients, customers, and stakeholders.
Drive customer engagement by actively seeking feedback and translating insights into measurable service and product improvements.
Collaborate with the General Manager on monthly and annual reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and cost control initiatives.
Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade, fostering a positive, inclusive, and accountable team culture.
Monitor and manage labour, food costs, waste, and overheads to achieve financial targets while maintaining high service standards.
Proactively support the Site General Manager by contributing to site strategy, performance reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Partner with Aramark's culinary teams to proactively introduce seasonal menus, innovation concepts, and best practices.
Anticipate operational challenges and implement solutions in advance to ensure service continuity and client satisfaction.
Actively support the Site General Manager in achieving ISO accreditation, audits, client satisfaction goals, and key site initiatives.
Take full accountability for all aspects of Production Kitchen, Restaurant Food, Hospitality, and Deli-Bar operations, ensuring proactive planning and seamless execution.

Requirements

head chef

5+ years

commercial acumen

budget management

culinary qualification

problem solving

Solid commercial acumen, with experience managing budgets, labour, and food costs.
At least 5 years' experience as a Head Chef, leading large kitchen teams in structured environments.
A proven track record of proactive leadership, problem-solving, and continuous improvement.
A recognised culinary or kitchen management qualification.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, including effective collaboration with senior site leadership.
Strong people-management skills, with a focus on engagement, development, and retention.

Benefits

Information not given or found

Training + Development

Information not given or found

Interview process

Information not given or found

Visa Sponsorship

Information not given or found

Security clearance

Information not given or found

Company

Overview

A trusted provider of food services, facilities management, and uniforms.
Serves a wide range of industries, including healthcare, education, and business.
Specializes in delivering integrated solutions to improve operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Has a strong presence across the country, supporting both public and private sector clients.
Designs offerings to meet the needs of diverse sectors, from hospitals to universities.
Prides itself on innovation in creating tailored services for every client.
Has a rich history of growth, adapting its services to meet evolving market demands.
Earned a reputation for reliability, quality, and customer-focused solutions.

Culture + Values

We do everything with integrity.
We deliver on our commitments.
We respect diversity and appreciate differences.
We're passionate about everything we do.
Employees are encouraged to think and act as entrepreneurs, to be creative and take risks, and to think outside the box.
We hire for attitude and provide training and development supports, promoting from within wherever possible.
Our teams share a passion for hospitality, delivering great things for our people, partners and communities.

Environment + Sustainability

8% reduction

Fuel consumption

Targeting an 8% reduction in fuel consumption across operations.

90% reduction

Value-chain emissions

Net-zero by 2050 with an absolute 90% reduction in value-chain emissions by 2050.

25% emissions reduction

Food-related emissions

Committed to reducing food-related emissions by 25% by 2030 through the Coolfood Pledge.

260,000 L/year

On-site biodigesters

Implemented on-site biodigesters in Dublin, processing up to 260,000 liters annually and saving ~3.2 tonnes of CO2.

Committed to net-zero value-chain greenhouse gas emissions by 2050 for Northern Europe (including Ireland).
Science-based near-term targets: reduce direct (Scope 1 & 2) emissions by >50% by 2030, substantially reduce indirect emissions by 2030, net-zero by 2050.
Replacing diesel/petrol fleet with electric vehicles as soon as practical; drivers trained for efficient driving.
91% of disposable packaging made from paper or compostable materials; all disposable packaging has ≥35% recycled content.
Reduced plastic packaging from 19% (FY21) to 9% (FY22); plan to reduce plastic packaging further by 5% in 2023.
100% of cod and canned tuna sourced from Seafood Watch-recommended fisheries.
Transitioning to sustainably sourced soy and palm oil; no-deforestation policy by 2025 (No Deforestation, No Peat, No Exploitation sourcing).

Inclusion & Diversity

Aramark Ireland hires for attitude, provides training and development and promotes from within; most senior team started at front line.
Working to build a diverse workforce that team members can feel proud of.
No quantitative gender stats publicly available; focus on internal development pathways rather than published representation percentages.

Articles

Aramark Property – Property Management Services

Aramark Jobs and Careers – Indeed Ireland

Aramark Careers – Virtual Recruiting Assistant