Head Chef

Noel Recruitment Incorporated Ltd.; Munster; On-site; EUR 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality recruitment firm is seeking a Head Chef for a prestigious client in Co. Clare, Ireland. This role offers a salary of €85,000 per annum and focuses on local produce and culinary innovation. Responsibilities include leading a kitchen team, designing menus, and managing operations across multiple dining outlets. Accommodation support and opportunities for career development are provided.

Benefits

Accommodation supported

Opportunities for career progression

Access to professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong background in fine dining and large-scale banqueting.
• Ability to manage budgets and deliver profitability.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the kitchen team for high-quality dining experiences.
• Design and deliver menus reflecting local flavours.
• Manage kitchen operations including stock control and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organisational skills

Passion for local produce

Culinary innovation

Job description

The Noel Group is proud to partner with a prestigious client in the hospitality industry to search for a Head Chef in Co. Clare.

This is an exciting opportunity to lead a culinary team in one of Ireland’s most scenic regions, driving a food offering that blends creativity, tradition, and exceptional quality.

Our client’s food philosophy is simple: celebrate local produce, seasonal flavours, and creative cooking. Guests can enjoy a variety of dining experiences including: Fine dining in the Restaurant, Casual bites in the Bar, Wood-fired pizzas, Fresh bakes from the in-house bakery, Large-scale banquets and weddings

As Head Chef, you will also have the autonomy to work closely with and select local suppliers, further strengthening strong community links and showcasing the best of the Burren and West of Ireland’s produce.

The Role

• Leading and inspiring the kitchen team to deliver consistent, high-quality dining experiences across multiple outlets.

• Designing, developing, and delivering menus that reflect creativity, seasonality, and local flavours.

• Managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including stock control, food safety, cost management, and scheduling.

• Overseeing large-scale banqueting and weddings, ensuring excellence in both quality and presentation.

• Building and maintaining supplier relationships, particularly with local producers.

• Coaching and mentoring junior chefs, fostering growth and development within the team.

• Working collaboratively with senior management to ensure food operations align with the overall guest experience.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven hospitality environment.

• Strong background in both fine dining and large-scale banqueting.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.

• Passion for local produce, sustainability, and culinary innovation.

• Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and deliver profitability without compromising quality.

• Must be living in Ireland and have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland.

• Visa sponsorship or relocation packages are not provided.

Salary & Benefits

• €85,000 per annum (negotiable depending on experience).

• Accommodation supported.

• Opportunities for career progression.

• Access to professional development and training programmes.

• A dynamic, supportive, and creative working environment.