Head Chef - Lead a High-Volume, Sustainable Kitchen

Harri; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid overtime

Tronc on all hours

50% off food

Enhanced parental leave

Income protection

Discounted health & fitness

Refer-a-friend bonus

Training and development

Job summary

Hawksmoor Dublin is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume service environment. You’ll set the tone behind the pass, mentor cooks, and deliver exceptional food quality and consistency every service.

You’ll own recruitment, training, and performance management, manage stock and kitchen costs, and champion food safety, sustainability, and inclusivity while inspiring your team to excel.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with experience leading large, fast-paced services.
• Experience in high end cooking at scale.
• Passionate about people, produce and making a positive impact.
• Skilled at coaching, developing and motivating others.
• Strong control of kitchen costs and labour.

Responsibilities

• Leading the kitchen team through high-volume, high-quality services
• Inspiring, training, and developing chefs at all levels
• Ensuring Hawksmoor food standards are met, from recipe execution to plating
• Owning recruitment, training, retention and performance management in your kitchen
• Managing stock, GP s, kitchen labour and rota planning effectively
• Championing food safety, sustainability, and inclusivity every day

Skills

Leadership

Team building

High-volume cooking

Calm under pressure

Cost control

Job description

Hawksmoor Dublin is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team in a fast-paced, high-volume service environment. You’ll set the tone behind the pass, mentor cooks, and deliver exceptional food quality and consistency every service.

You’ll own recruitment, training, and performance management, manage stock and kitchen costs, and champion food safety, sustainability, and inclusivity while inspiring your team to excel.