Head Chef - Lead Kitchen, Menu Innovation & Quality Control

D & Y FOOD CO. LIMITED; Dublin; On-site; EUR 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

D & Y FOOD CO. LIMITED, based at Catherine's Bakery, Dublin, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen and ensure consistently high-quality dishes. The role focuses on menu development, stock control and compliance with food-safety standards in a full-service establishment.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in professional kitchens, strong leadership, and a comprehensive understanding of HACCP and allergen management to maintain top-quality service in a busy setting.

Qualifications

• Five years’ professional experience as a chef across kitchen roles.
• Experience supervising or leading a commercial kitchen team.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP, food hygiene, allergen management and health and safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and coordinate daily kitchen operations.
• Plan and develop menus in line with demand and seasonality.
• Prepare, cook and present high-quality dishes consistently.
• Establish recipes, portion controls and presentation standards.
• Allocate duties and supervise kitchen staff.
• Train and support kitchen staff in cooking techniques and safety.

Skills

Catering

Communications

Collaboration

Decision Making

Manual Handling

Education

Level 3 (incl Junior Cert)

Job description

D & Y FOOD CO. LIMITED, based at Catherine's Bakery, Dublin, seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen and ensure consistently high-quality dishes. The role focuses on menu development, stock control and compliance with food-safety standards in a full-service establishment.

Ideal candidates have at least five years in professional kitchens, strong leadership, and a comprehensive understanding of HACCP and allergen management to maintain top-quality service in a busy setting.