Head Chef: Fresh Local Cuisine for Sacred Site

Apleona UK; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona is recruiting a Chef to work in a religious site in Dublin 1. The role involves supervising the kitchen, managing food quality, costings and hygiene, and delivering fresh, local produce for daily meals.

With a focus on high standards and client specifications, you will plan menus, oversee stock, and ensure safety compliance while maintaining strong relationships with the client and staff.

Qualifications

• Must hold a recognised professional culinary qualification.
• Previous kitchen experience in a professional setting.
• Knowledge of kitchen health and safety procedures and legislation.
• Experience in costing menus and stock control.
• Strong communication, organisation and customer service skills.
• Ability to make on-the-spot decisions.
• Knowledge of audit requirements.
• Flexible and adaptable in approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and control all food & beverage from the kitchen and manage GP% and costings.
• Ensure meals service meets company standards.
• Obtain supplies and manage raw material control.
• Prepare food using fresh, local produce with high quality and presentation.
• Ensure methods comply with client specifications and standards.
• Maintain hygiene, safety and cleaning schedules.
• Secure kitchen, stores and money; ensure end-of-shift security.
• Maintain relationships with client organisation and attend meetings.
• Handle deliveries and staff induction; design menu databases and weekly planning.

Skills

Professional culinary skills

Menu planning & costing

Stock control

Hygiene & safety knowledge

Experience in kitchen management

Customer service skills

Decision making

Auditing knowledge

Education

Recognised Professional Culinary Qualification

Job description

Apleona is recruiting a Chef to work in a religious site in Dublin 1. The role involves supervising the kitchen, managing food quality, costings and hygiene, and delivering fresh, local produce for daily meals.

With a focus on high standards and client specifications, you will plan menus, oversee stock, and ensure safety compliance while maintaining strong relationships with the client and staff.