Head Chef | Lead Creative Gastro-Pub Kitchen (4-Day Week)

Romantic-Castles-of-Ireland; Kingscourt; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Creative Freedom

Team Autonomy

Operational Support

High-visibility role

Supportive culture

Competitive pay & roster flexibility

Job summary

Romantic-Castles-of-Ireland is seeking a passionate Head Chef to launch and lead Gartlan's new gastro-pub in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan. You will design a from-scratch menu blending traditional Irish pub dishes with modern techniques and seasonal produce.

As culinary lead, you will shape the venue's identity, lead hands-on service, and have the opportunity to recruit and build your compact kitchen team, including a Second Chef and kitchen porter support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef or strong Sous Chef ready to take the next step.
• Versatile, proactive attitude; thrives in a small, close-knit team.
• Ability to mentor and lead a small kitchen team.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Valid permission to live and work in Ireland and commute to Kingscourt daily.

Responsibilities

• Menu development & execution for a gastro-pub offering.
• Hands-on cooking and service leadership.
• Recruitment and onboarding of the Second Chef; supervise kitchen staff.
• Oversee stock, ordering, waste, and kitchen flow in a compact, fast-paced environment.
• Source fresh, locally sourced, seasonal Irish ingredients.
• Maintain HACCP standards and kitchen cleanliness.
• Collaborate with owners on promotional events and branding.

Skills

Head chef experience

Leadership

Communication

Logistics planning

Job description

Romantic-Castles-of-Ireland is seeking a passionate Head Chef to launch and lead Gartlan's new gastro-pub in Kingscourt, Co. Cavan. You will design a from-scratch menu blending traditional Irish pub dishes with modern techniques and seasonal produce.

As culinary lead, you will shape the venue's identity, lead hands-on service, and have the opportunity to recruit and build your compact kitchen team, including a Second Chef and kitchen porter support.