Lead Kitchen Chef: Creative Menus, Team Leadership

Ch Co; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance

Pension

Holiday allowance

Healthcare

Employee support program

Job summary

Ch Co in Dublin is seeking a full-time, on-site Kitchen Lead to oversee all food preparation and menu planning. The role runs Monday to Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm, 40 hours per week, with a salary of €55,000 per year. You will lead a kitchen team, ensure high quality, and collaborate with clients to enhance the catering offer.

The position emphasizes food safety, COSHH compliance, and ongoing staff development, with benefits and career growth opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in preparing high-standard dishes and managing a kitchen.
• Ability to lead a team and meet service targets.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Experience developing and planning menus.
• COSHH and Food Hygiene training completed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and oversee all food preparation to high standards.
• Ensure timely production for smooth service.
• Maintain ingredients availability for menus.
• Develop menus aligned with client expectations.
• Lead kitchen operations and uphold quality and hygiene.
• Manage kitchen team, labour, costs, stock, and waste.
• Drive menu innovation and compliance with client.
• Provide feedback and coaching.
• Ensure COSHH and Food Hygiene training are up to date.
• Supervise 1 Sous Chef and 2 KP's

Skills

Kitchen Management

Food Safety

Menu Planning

Team Leadership

Cost Control

Job description

Ch Co in Dublin is seeking a full-time, on-site Kitchen Lead to oversee all food preparation and menu planning. The role runs Monday to Friday, 6:30am–3:00pm, 40 hours per week, with a salary of €55,000 per year. You will lead a kitchen team, ensure high quality, and collaborate with clients to enhance the catering offer.

The position emphasizes food safety, COSHH compliance, and ongoing staff development, with benefits and career growth opportunities provided.