Head Chef

Kelly's Kitchen; Newport; On-site; EUR 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Job summary

Kelly's Kitchen is seeking a hard-working Chef to join our award-winning team in Newport, Ireland. You will manage the day-to-day kitchen operations, create menus, and oversee stock control with a focus on HACCP compliance.

We offer a 4-day week with no Sunday or evening work, finishing at 4:30pm, and a competitive hourly rate of €19–€21. The role is full-time, based on-site in Newport, County Connacht, Ireland.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in high quality kitchens.
• Excellent English communication and teamwork.
• Strong awareness and compliance with Health & Safety and HACCP practices.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day running of a busy kitchen.
• Oversee menu creation and cost efficiency.
• Control stock and reduce waste.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and food safety standards.
• Collaborate with front-of-house to deliver quality service.

Skills

Kitchen management

Menu creation

Stock control

HACCP compliance

Team player

Job description

The opportunity has arisen for a hard working experienced Chef to join our successful team within Kelly's Kitchen.

No Sunday Work, No Evening Work, 4 day working week, Finished work at 4.30pm Closed for Christmas for 3 weeks.

We are a busy, award winning restaurant, in the heart of the greenway. We pride ourselves on using good quality food (all meat is supplied from Kelly's Butcher right next door) and cooking our food to order and to perfection.

Kelly's Kitchen opening hours are Monday - Saturday 8.30am-4pm.

The ideal candidate will have previous experience at managing the day to day running of a busy kitchen, and responsible for menu creation, stock control, waste and HACCP.

The successful candidate must have genuine passion and flair for food, can work within a team or on their own initiative, and have excellent English, an excellent work ethic, great time keeping skills and good people skills.

A minimum of 3 years relevant experience in high quality kitchens and have a strong awareness and compliance with all Health & Safety work practices and HACCP.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €19.00-€21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Head chef: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person