Chef Cum Manager
- Sodexo
- 10 - 18 years
- Chennai
- 2 months ago
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Job Description
Sodexo promote an inclusive and diverse workplace and encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds.
Position: Chef Cum Manager
Location: Chennai
Reports To: Regional Chef
Job Description
We are committed to creating exceptional workplace and hospitality experiences through high-quality Food & Beverage services, banqueting, and event management. Our environment values professionalism, inclusivity, service excellence, and continuous improvement.
This is an opportunity to join a premium corporate hospitality setup where operational excellence, attention to detail, and guest satisfaction are paramount. The role offers the chance to lead highimpact VIP events, conferences, and daily F&B operations, contributing directly to client satisfaction and organizational reputation.
Role Description
The Chef Cum Manager will be responsible for managing end-to-end VIP events and banquet operations, while overseeing daily F&B service operations and Kitchen within a corporate environment. The role requires strong leadership, operational rigor, stakeholder coordination, and the ability to deliver seamless, high-quality service experiences for senior leadership and guests.
Key Responsibilities
F&B Operations & Banqueting
- Manage and execute end-to-end VIP events within corporate premises
- Oversee daily F&B service operations, ensuring premium quality and service standards
- Supervise banquet operations including setup, service flow, execution, and post-event closure
- Ensure adherence to service SOPs, hygiene, safety, and compliance standards
Team Leadership & Stakeholder Coordination
- Lead, train, and monitor the F&B service and banquet teams for smooth daily operations
- Coordinate with internal stakeholders, senior leadership, and external vendors for seamless event planning and execution
- Ensure exceptional guest satisfaction, especially for high-profile and VIP guests
- Address guest concerns and escalations promptly and professionally
Operational Control & Reporting
- Monitor inventory levels, cost control, manpower planning, and resource utilization
- Maintain operational discipline and service consistency across all events and services
- Prepare operational reports, MIS, and performance insights for management review
Key Requirements
Experience
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in luxury hotels or premium hospitality brands
- Strong exposure to banqueting, MICE, conferences, and large-scale events
- Proven ability to manage high-pressure, fast-paced hospitality environments
- Willing to travel across South india
Skills & Competencies
- Strong leadership and team management capabilities
- Expertise in banquet operations and VIP event management
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and stakeholder management skills
- High attention to detail with a service excellence mindset
- Professional appearance with strong client-facing confidence
- Why Work at Sodexo?
- Opportunities for professional growth and continuous development.
A collaborative, inclusive, and dynamic work environment.
Recognition and reward programs to celebrate high performance.
Competitive, performance-driven compensation.
If Interested Please share your resume to ch***********r@so***o.com
Job Classification
Industry: Travel & TourismFunctional Area / Department: Food, Beverage & HospitalityRole Category: F&B ServiceRole: F&B ManagerEmployement Type: Full timeContact Details:
Company: SodexoLocation(s): Chennai
Keyskills: Food And Beverage Costing Food Costing PNL
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