Relief Chef / Trainer

Supermacs; Galway; On-site; EUR 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Supermacs is seeking a flexible and experienced Relief Chef / Trainer to support kitchen teams across its Mac’s Place Delis and Bakeries. This role requires providing chef cover during busy periods and delivering essential training to ensure quality and food safety compliance. Candidates should have at least 3 years of experience in a similar role, demonstrate strong leadership and communication skills, and be familiar with HACCP standards. The position offers competitive pay, travel expenses, and an opportunity to influence training and food standards within a leading service provider.

Benefits

Competitive pay and travel expenses

Staff discounts and benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a chef or kitchen supervisor role.
• Experience in training or mentoring kitchen staff.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide chef cover across various Mac’s Place sites as required.
• Deliver on-the-job training to staff, including food safety and kitchen procedures.
• Assist in the rollout of new menus and maintain compliance with standards.

Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Flexibility

Education

Formal Culinary Qualifications

Trainer Qualifications

Job description

Location:Various Mac's Place Delis and Bakeries across The Plaza Group (Ireland)
Reporting To:Group Executive Chef / Operations Manager
Job Type:Full-time / Part-time / Temporary Relief Basis (as required)
Salary:Competitive, based on experience and ability

About Us

Mac’s Place Delis and Bakeries are a key part of The Plaza Group, one of Ireland’s leading motorway service providers. Known for fresh, high-quality food and excellent customer service, Mac’s Place operates across multiple sites within the Plaza network, serving thousands of customers daily.

Role Overview

We are seeking a flexible, experienced, and highly motivatedRelief Chef / Trainerto support our kitchen teams across Mac’s Place Delis and Bakeries. This hands-on role involves providing chef cover during periods of leave or peak demand and delivering on-site training to kitchen staff to ensure consistency, quality, and compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide chef cover across various Mac’s Place sites as required (planned leave, sickness, etc.)
• Prepare and serve high-quality food in line with Mac’s Place recipes and presentation standards.
• Deliver on-the-job training to new and existing staff, including:
• Recipe preparation and kitchen systems
• Food safety, HACCP, and hygiene procedures
• Equipment usage and kitchen cleaning protocols
• Assist in the rollout of new menus, products, or processes across locations.
• Support auditing and compliance standards, ensuring all practices meet Plaza Group and regulatory requirements.
• Provide feedback to management on training needs, staffing gaps, and operational issues.
• Promote a positive kitchen culture with a focus on teamwork, communication, and efficiency.

Candidate Profile

• Minimum 3 years' experience in a chef or kitchen supervisor role.
• Proven experience in training or mentoring kitchen staff.
• Full clean driving licence and flexibility to travel between sites.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Excellent communication, time management, and organisational skills.
• Formal culinary or trainer qualifications.
• Familiarity with Irish food service and hospitality standards.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay and travel expenses
• Dynamic, supportive working environment
• Opportunity to shape training and food standards across a growing group
• Staff discounts and other Plaza Group benefits

"Please be advised that only candidates who are currently residing in Ireland and possess valid authorisation to work in the country will be considered for this role."