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Head Chef

Cork€50,000 - €60,000 per yearPermanent

We are seeking a highly skilled and creative Head Chef to lead our culinary team and ensure the smooth operation of our kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in high-volume, high-quality food service, with a passion for innovation, leadership, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring seamless daily performance.
  • Maintain full HACCP compliance and uphold the highest hygiene and food safety standards.
  • Deliver flawless food quality, taste, and presentation at all times.
  • Design and select menus, creating spectacular and innovative dishes that reflect the brand’s vision.
  • To assist with the monthly stock takes in the Kitchen
  • Schedule, train, and develop kitchen staff to ensure consistent culinary excellence
  • Manage kitchen maintenance, cleanliness, and organisation to the highest standards.
  • Collaborate with management and suppliers to source premium, sustainable ingredients.
  • Develop daily specials showcase creativity and drive sales.

The ideal candidate:

  • An enthusiastic, dynamic and qualified chef with a genuine passion for food, creativity, and excellence.
  • You’ll thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen while maintaining meticulous attention to detail and presentation
  • Possesses strong culinary creativity, with the ability to design inspiring and profitable menus.
  • Demonstrates excellent leadership, communication, and team-building skills.
  • Is fluent in English and able to clearly communicate across departments.
  • Understands and upholds health, safety, and hygiene regulations to the highest standards.
  • Has seafood experience — a strong advantage in this role.
  • Is flexible and available to work across a 7-day operation, ensuring smooth service delivery.

Salary will be determined according to experience.

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