Head Chef

Oliver Dunne Restaurants; Dublin; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Head Chef position at Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group in Dublin 4 for a new Italian restaurant. Lead the kitchen from the ground up and shape the concept from day one.

Develop an authentic, seasonally-driven menu, build and train a high-performing team, and ensure exceptional guest experiences in a fast-paced setting.

Competitive salary negotiable based on experience; join an established, growing restaurant group with a strong reputation.

Qualifications

• Proven head chef or strong senior sous experience.
• Passion for pasta, regional Italian cooking, and quality ingredients.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Right to work in Ireland.

Responsibilities

• Develop and run an authentic, seasonally-driven Italian menu
• Recruit, train, and lead the kitchen brigade
• Manage food cost, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Maintain HACCP and food safety standards
• Collaborate with front-of-house and ownership on guest experience

Skills

Head Chef leadership

Italian menu development

Team building

Job description

Head Chef New Italian Restaurant, Dublin 4

Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group is opening a new Italian restaurant in Dublin 4, and we're looking for a Head Chef to lead the kitchen from the ground up. This is a chance to shape the menu, build and train a team, and set the tone for a restaurant we want people to fall in love with.

What you’ll do:

• Develop and run an authentic, seasonally-driven Italian menu
• Recruit, train, and lead the kitchen brigade
• Manage food cost, ordering, and supplier relationships
• Maintain HACCP and food safety standards
• Work closely with front-of-house and ownership on the overall guest experience

What we’re looking for:

• Proven head chef or strong senior sous experience, ideally in Italian or Mediterranean cuisine
• A genuine passion for pasta, regional Italian cooking, and quality ingredients
• Strong leadership and team-building skills
• Comfortable in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Right to work in Ireland

What we offer:

• Competitive salary, negotiable based on experience
• The backing and reputation of an established, growing restaurant group