Head Chef

3D Personnel Ltd; Letterkenny; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

3D Personnel Ltd are recruiting an experienced Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine to lead a busy kitchen near Letterkenny, Co. Donegal. You will take full responsibility for day-to-day operations, ensuring smooth service and a consistently high standard of food in a bar-led environment.

This role suits a chef who values structure and ownership, with strong food cost control, stock management, and team leadership. HACCP and food safety compliance, allergen controls, and staff development are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Sous Chef ready to progress.
• Background in a bar, gastro-pub, or casual dining environment.
• Strong food cost, stock, and organisational skills.
• Menu costing and team management experience.

Responsibilities

• Full ownership of kitchen operations and service delivery
• Consistent production of high-quality food during busy periods
• Menu development with a focus on practicality, cost control, and seasonality
• Food ordering, stock management, cost control, and GP management
• Recruitment, training, and rota management of kitchen staff
• Maintaining a positive, professional kitchen culture
• Full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards
• Ensuring allergen controls and documentation are in place

Skills

Head Chef experience

Menu costing

Stock management

Team leadership

Job description

A well-established hospitality venue in Co. Donegal, a short hop from Letterkenny town is recruiting an experienced Head Chef / Chef de Cuisine to lead its kitchen operation as the business continues to develop.
This role suits a chef who values structure, consistency, and ownership. The focus is on delivering a reliable, well-executed menu that supports a busy bar-led environment.

The Role

You will have full responsibility for the day-to-day running of the kitchen, working closely with senior management and front-of-house to ensure smooth service and consistent standards.

This is an excellent opportunity for an established Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.

Key Responsibilities

• Full ownership of kitchen operations and service delivery
• Consistent production of high-quality food during busy periods
• Menu development with a focus on practicality, cost control, and seasonality
• Food ordering, stock management, cost control, and GP management
• Recruitment, training, and rota management of kitchen staff
• Maintaining a positive, professional kitchen culture
• Full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards
• Ensuring allergen controls and documentation are in place

Candidate Profile

• Experience as a Head Chef, Senior Chef, or Sous Chef ready to progress
• Background in a bar, gastro-pub, or casual dining environment
• Strong food cost, stock, and organisational skills
• Calm, reliable, and consistent under pressure
• Menu costing and team management experience

Personal Attributes

• Practical and solutions-focused
• Organised and process-driven
• Team-oriented with high standards

Please note: Applications can only be accepted from candidates who already hold the legal right to work in Ireland.

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