Head Chef - Full-Time Daytime Role, Grow Your Kitchen

Compass Group Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Compass Group Ireland is seeking a Head Chef to lead a multisite kitchen on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, daytime. You will create exceptional culinary experiences, manage stock, budgets, and hygiene, and drive continuous improvement across the team.

The ideal candidate will bring leadership, appetite for excellence, and a passion for food, while upholding Compass Group Ireland's commitment to equality and high standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar Head Chef role.
• Proven leadership and team management skills.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building.
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen.
• Passion for delivering high-quality food experiences.
• Commitment to food safety regulations and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers.
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food service.
• Creating a positive kitchen environment where your team feel welcomed and supported.
• Delivering our tasty food concepts to our customers.
• Representing Compass Group Ireland and maintaining a positive brand image.
• Ordering food, looking after stock control and controlling food waste.
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards.
• Managing budgets and successfully meeting financial targets.
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations.

Job description

Compass Group Ireland is seeking a Head Chef to lead a multisite kitchen on a full-time basis, 37.5 hours weekly, Monday to Friday, daytime. You will create exceptional culinary experiences, manage stock, budgets, and hygiene, and drive continuous improvement across the team.

The ideal candidate will bring leadership, appetite for excellence, and a passion for food, while upholding Compass Group Ireland's commitment to equality and high standards.