Head Chef - Daytime hours

Confidential; Kildare; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in North Kildare is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, driving quality food and creative menu development.

You will manage the pass, costings, and a strong team, ensuring HACCP and food safety standards while delivering exceptional service. This is a full-time role, five days over seven with sociable hours.

Qualifications

• Hire of a Head Chef from a busy, quality-focused kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements.
• Confident leader who drives menu development and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Running the pass and cooking alongside your team every service.
• Writing, costing and refreshing seasonal menus, and trialling new dishes.
• Watching GP, food cost, labour and waste.
• Owning HACCP, food safety records and inspection readiness.
• Ordering, stock control and building relationships with suppliers.
• Hiring, training and developing your team.

Skills

Leadership

Menu costing

HACCP

Food safety

Team management

Job description

Head Chef | North Kildare | Up to €45,000

A well-respected hospitality business is looking for a Head Chef to lead one of their busiest kitchens in North Kildare.

The kitchen

Quality food made with care using good produce, a loyal customer base, and a small team that genuinely works together. There's real scope for the right chef to put their own stamp on the menu.

What your week looks like

• Running the pass and cooking alongside your team every service
• Writing, costing and refreshing seasonal menus, and trialling new dishes
• Keeping a close eye on GP, food cost, labour and waste
• Owning HACCP, food safety records and inspection readiness
• Ordering, stock control and building good supplier relationships
• Hiring, training and developing your team

Who we're looking for

• A Head Chef, or a strong Senior Sous Chef ready to step up, from a busy, quality-focused kitchen
• Experience in a busy daytime or all-day kitchen is a real advantage
• A confident cook who leads from the stove, not the office
• Comfortable with the numbers: costings, margins and rotas
• Solid working knowledge of HACCP and Irish food safety requirements
• A calm, fair leader who builds a positive kitchen culture
• Fresh ideas and energy for menu development

The package

• Up to €45,000 depending on experience
• Full-time, 5 days over 7, with sociable hours