Senior Chef

Larry and Noras; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bike to work scheme

Food allowance

On-site parking

Job summary

Man O'War Gastropub in Balbriggan is seeking a Senior Chef to join our busy kitchen on a permanent basis. You will take full ownership of your section during service and work alongside the Head Chef and Second Chef in a high-volume gastropub environment.

We require 3–5 years in a senior kitchen, strong classical and modern cooking techniques, and a leadership style that thrives under pressure. Candidates should live in Fingal or have transport.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in a senior kitchen role.
• Strong classical and modern cooking techniques.
• Leads by example and thrives under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Take full ownership of your section during service.
• Support and work with Head Chef and Second Chef.
• Maintain and improve kitchen standards, consistency and presentation.
• High-volume gastropub service — able to handle it.

Skills

Senior kitchen experience

Classical techniques

Modern cooking techniques

Lead by example

Thrives under pressure

Job description

• Senior Chef — Man O'War Gastropub, Balbriggan

Man O'War Gastropub is one of North County Dublin's busiest and most established gastropubs, turning over significant volume Thursday through Sunday. We are looking for a serious, experienced Senior Chef to join our kitchen team on a permanent basis.

This is not a stepping stone role. We want someone who is ready to hit the ground running, work at pace, and raise the standard in a kitchen that is already performing well.

The Role

• Thursday to Sunday, 10 hours per day
• Supporting and working alongside an established Head Chef and Second Chef
• Taking full ownership of your section during service
• Maintaining and improving kitchen standards, consistency and presentation
• High volume gastropub service — you need to be able to handle it

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3–5 years experience in a senior kitchen role
• Strong classical and modern cooking techniques
• Someone who leads by example and thrives under pressure
• Reliable, professional and passionate about food
• Must live in the Fingal area or have own transport — we are not on a public bus route (Eircode K34 F436)

What We Offer

• Highly competitive rate of pay
• 40 hours per week Thursday to Sunday
• Real potential for growth — we are expanding and the right person will grow with us
• A professional, high-volume kitchen environment

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €50,000.00-€52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Food allowance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dublin, County Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Sous Chef/ Senior Chef: 5 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person