Chef — Create Menus, Lead Kitchen, 39h Full-Time

Compass Group UK & Ireland; Abbeyfeale; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Ireland is recruiting a Chef on a full-time basis contracted to 39 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and help drive innovation while upholding hygiene standards in a busy kitchen.

The role emphasizes customer service, effective team leadership, and contributing to menus and concepts. A flexible approach and relevant certifications are expected, with commitment to Compass Group Ireland's inclusive, equal-opportunity culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Chef role and ability to supervise a team.
• Strong focus on customer service and high-quality food.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights clients and customers.
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes.
• Identifying opportunities to improve food services.
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to improve services.
• Supporting creation of new menus and creative food concepts.
• Representing Compass Group Ireland and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Monitoring inventories to keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning to maintain hygiene standards.
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Safety regulations.

Skills

Team supervision

Customer service excellence

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent

Food Hygiene certificate

Job description

Compass Group Ireland is recruiting a Chef on a full-time basis contracted to 39 hours per week. You will prepare and serve high-quality food, oversee menu changes, and help drive innovation while upholding hygiene standards in a busy kitchen.

The role emphasizes customer service, effective team leadership, and contributing to menus and concepts. A flexible approach and relevant certifications are expected, with commitment to Compass Group Ireland's inclusive, equal-opportunity culture.