Head Chef

Feeka; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

20 days paid annual leave

Pension auto-enrolment from day one

Free lunch

Coffee

Staff discount

Career progression

A team that genuinely enjoys coming to

Job summary

Feeka is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our Baggot Street store. This hands-on leadership role runs daily kitchen operations, ensures food quality and consistent presentation, and develops the team around you.

If you love systems, training people, and upholding standards, this role is built for you. You’ll train staff, manage prep planning, stock levels, and waste against targets, and work alongside the Citywest head chef to keep both kitchens aligned.

Qualifications

• 5 years proven experience leading a kitchen or kitchen section in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience training and developing kitchen staff.
• Strong organizational skills—prep planning, stock control, daily routines.
• Commitment to hygiene standards and food safety (HACCP knowledge a plus).
• A calm, positive presence under pressure; reliable and punctual.

Responsibilities

• Running daily kitchen operations at Baggot Street.
• Training new kitchen staff and developing existing team members.
• Holding the team to FEEKA's recipe, hygiene, and presentation standards.
• Managing prep planning, stock levels, and waste against targets.
• Working alongside the Citywest head chef to keep both kitchens aligned.
• Ensuring full compliance with FSAI food safety and allergen requirements.
• Feeding back to the management team on what's working and what could be better.
• Developing new dishes.

Skills

Leadership

Staff training

Food safety/HACCP

Organizational skills

Stock control

Reliability/Punctuality

Job description

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit.Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Head Chef — FEEKA, Baggot Street Full-time, Monday to Friday | Daytime hours, no evenings or weekendsAbout FEEKAFEEKA is a café group serving fresh, made-from-scratch food and specialty coffee across two Dublin stores (Baggot Street and Citywest). FEEKA is a food and coffee business with two Dublin locations, serving fresh, made-from-scratch food.

The roleWe're hiring a Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our Baggot Street store. This is a hands-on leadership role: you'll be running daily kitchen operations, holding the line on food quality and consistency, and developing the team around you.If you love systems, training people, and seeing standards held consistently, this role is built for you.

What you’ll be doing:

Running daily kitchen operations at Baggot StreetTraining new kitchen staff and developing existing team membersHolding the team to FEEKA's recipe, hygiene, and presentation standardsManaging prep planning, stock levels, and waste against targetsWorking alongside the Citywest head chef to keep both kitchens alignedEnsuring full compliance with FSAI food safety and allergen requirementsFeeding back to the management team on what's working and what could be betterDeveloping new dishes

What we’re looking for

5 years Proven experience leading a kitchen or kitchen section in a fast-paced environmentExperience training and developing kitchen staffStrong organisational skills — prep planning, stock control, daily routinesCommitment to hygiene standards and food safety (HACCP knowledge a plus)A calm, positive presence under pressureReliable, punctual, and consistentHealthy food experience is a bonus but not essential

What you get

Monday–Friday, daytime only — no evenings, no weekends, no split shifts20 days paid annual leave plus public holidaysPension auto-enrolment from day oneFree lunch, coffee, and staff discount across both storesCareer progression as we grow — we promote from within where we canA team that genuinely enjoys coming to workFor more about us: www.feeka.ie | Instagram @feeka.ie

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Experienced [Non-Managerial]