Multi-Unit Head Chef: Lead Four Catering Units

Compass Group Ireland; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group Ireland is recruiting a Head Chef to oversee food service operations across four catering units within a busy client location in Ireland. The role follows a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work, but flexibility for bank holidays is required.

You will lead frontline teams, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, and drive service excellence across all units while collaborating with the General Manager.

Qualifications

• Previous Head Chef or senior catering leadership experience.
• Experience leading teams in food service, catering, hospitality or retail.
• Strong administrative, planning and organisational skills.
• Allergen management and dietary needs knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operation of four catering units within one building.
• Coordinate food regeneration, presentation and service standards for breakfast and lunch.
• Support and motivate onsite catering teams.
• Manage stock control, ordering and waste management.
• Monitor labour and food costs.
• Complete administration, audits and operational reporting.
• Maintain food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Build relationships with clients, customers and colleagues.
• Identify opportunities to improve service delivery and customer satisfaction.
• Support the General Manager with overall operation.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Team leadership

Food safety HACCP

Allergen management

Job description

Compass Group Ireland is recruiting a Head Chef to oversee food service operations across four catering units within a busy client location in Ireland. The role follows a Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend work, but flexibility for bank holidays is required.

You will lead frontline teams, ensure high standards of food quality and safety, and drive service excellence across all units while collaborating with the General Manager.