Relief Chefs Needed
Excel Recruitment is looking for Relief Chefs to take on flexible roles across a range of client locations throughout Waterford. Most shifts are daytime hours, Monday to Friday, offering a great balance between work and personal time.
Key Responsibilities:
* Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality dishes
* Maintain HACCP and food safety standards
* Ensure kitchens are clean, organised, and running smoothly
* Collaborate effectively with kitchen teams
Requirements:
* Previous experience working as a Chef
* Solid understanding of HACCP procedures
* Flexibility to work in different kitchen environments
* Strong communication and teamwork abilities
What’s on Offer:
* Competitive rates of pay
* Daytime hours, primarily Monday to Friday
* Weekly pay schedule
* Continued support from Excel Recruitment
Looking for more flexibility in your schedule? Get in touch today.
Clare: 087 338 8065
Chef de Partie – Hotel Kitchen – Kilkenny City
We are currently recruiting a Chef de Partie for a well‑established hotel in Kilkenny City. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie, or a strong Commis Chef ready to step up, to join a busy, professional hotel kitchen with a strong reputation for food quality and service.
This role is ideal for a passionate hotel chef who takes pride in delivering high‑quality food, enjoys working as part of a structured kitchen team, and is keen to develop their career within a supportive hotel environment.
As Chef de Partie, you will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, supporting the delivery of food across breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar food, and banqueting, while maintaining consistently high standards of presentation, flavour, and food safety.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard in a hotel kitchen environment
- Work across all sections including breakfast, restaurant service, bar food, and banqueting/events
- Take full responsibility for your assigned section during service
- Ensure excellent portion control, flavour consistency, and presentation at all times
- Complete daily prep lists and ensure mise en place is fully organised and service‑ready
- Support smooth and efficient kitchen operations during busy service periods
- Assist with training and mentoring junior kitchen staff when required
- Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, hygiene, and food safety standards
- Keep all workstations clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations
- Complete daily temperature checks and required kitchen documentation
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in achieving kitchen targets and standards
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to promote a positive, professional work culture
- Provide support to other sections when required to ensure smooth hotel operations
- Assist with stock rotation, labelling, storage, and inventory control
- Help minimise food waste and support cost‑control measures
- Report equipment issues or stock shortages promptly
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Commis Chef ready for promotion
- Experience in a hotel kitchen or high‑volume restaurant is highly desirable
- Strong culinary skills with excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced kitchen environment
- Good working knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
- Reliable, positive, and team‑focused attitude
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Passion for food, learning, and delivering excellent guest experiences
- Ability to maintain high standards during busy service periods
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Opportunity to develop your skills within an experienced hotel kitchen team
- Exposure to all areas of a professional hotel kitchen, including banqueting and events
- Supportive management and a stable, long‑term role
- Staff meals provided while on duty
If you are a Chef de Partie in Kilkenny, or a motivated chef ready to take the next step in your career, and you are looking to join a hotel that will support your development and expose you to all aspects of professional kitchen operations, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Laura Byrne to take the next step in your chef career.
#HospSenior
Chef de Partie – Kilkenny City
We are currently recruiting a Chef de Partie on behalf of a well‑established hotel in Kilkenny. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie, or a skilled Commis Chef ready to step up, to join a busy and professional hotel kitchen.
This role suits a passionate chef who takes pride in producing high‑quality food, enjoys working as part of a team, and wants to grow their career within a supportive and structured hotel environment.
You will work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, contributing to the delivery of food across breakfast, lunch, dinner, bar food, and banqueting, while maintaining consistently high standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard
- Work across all sections of a hotel kitchen: breakfast, restaurant, bar food, and events
- Take full responsibility for your assigned section during service
- Ensure excellent portion control, flavour consistency, and food presentation
- Complete prep lists and ensure mise en place is organised and service‑ready
- Support smooth kitchen operations during busy service periods
- Assist in training and mentoring junior kitchen staff when required
- Maintain strict adherence to HACCP, hygiene, and food safety standards
- Keep workstations clean, organised, and compliant with food safety regulations
- Complete daily temperature checks and kitchen documentation
- Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in meeting kitchen targets
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain a positive work culture
- Assist other sections as needed to ensure smooth hotel operations
- Support stock rotation, labelling, storage, and inventory control
- Help minimise food waste and support cost‑control measures
- Report equipment issues or stock shortages promptly
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Commis Chef ready for promotion
- Experience in a hotel kitchen or high‑volume restaurant is highly desirable
- Strong culinary skills and excellent attention to detail
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast‑paced environment
- Good understanding of HACCP and food safety regulations
- Reliable, positive, and team‑focused attitude
- Strong communication and organisational skills
- Passion for food, learning, and delivering excellent guest experiences
- Ability to maintain high standards during busy service
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary, depending on experience
- Opportunity to develop your skills within an experienced hotel kitchen team
- Exposure to all areas of a professional hotel kitchen, including banqueting
- Supportive management and a stable, long‑term role
- Staff meals provided while on duty
If you are a Chef de Partie in Kilkenny, or a motivated chef ready to take the next step in your career, and you’re looking to join a hotel that will support your development and expose you to all aspects of kitchen operations, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today or reach out to Laura and take the next step in your chef career.
#HospSenior
Chef de Partie – Hotel in Kilkenny
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well‑established hotel in Kilkenny, for a talented and motivated Chef de Partie to join their busy kitchen team. This role is perfect for a chef who is passionate about quality, consistency, and teamwork, and who is eager to develop their culinary skills in a supportive hotel environment.
You will work closely with senior chefs to deliver high‑quality dishes across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events, ensuring excellent standards throughout all sections of the kitchen.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare, cook, and present dishes to a consistently high standard.
- Support service across all sections of a hotel kitchen, including breakfast, bar food, restaurant, and banqueting.
- Ensure portion control, flavour consistency, and attractive presentation.
- Take responsibility for your assigned section, ensuring readiness for service.
- Maintain prep lists, organise mise en place, and assist with smooth service flow.
- Support junior team members with guidance and training when required.
- Follow all HACCP, hygiene, and food safety regulations.
- Maintain clean, organised workstations and proper food handling procedures.
- Complete daily checks and documentation as required.
- Work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to achieve kitchen targets.
- Communicate effectively with colleagues and contribute to a positive team culture.
- Support other sections when needed to ensure smooth hotel operations.
- Assist with stock rotation, labelling, and proper storage of ingredients.
- Help minimise waste and contribute to cost control efforts.
- Report any shortages or equipment issues promptly.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Commis Chef looking to step up.
- Experience in a hotel kitchen or high‑volume restaurant beneficial.
- Strong cooking skills, good attention to detail, and pride in your work.
- Ability to work efficiently during busy service periods.
- Understanding of HACCP and food safety standards.
- Positive, reliable, and team‑focused attitude.
- Strong communication and organisational skills.
- Passion for food, learning, and delivering great guest experiences.
- Ability to work well under pressure and maintain high standards.
What the Client Offers
- Competitive salary depending on experience.
- Opportunity to develop culinary skills within an experienced kitchen team.
- Supportive management and a stable working environment.
- Staff benefits including meals on duty.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV. All applications are handled confidentially by the recruiting consultant.
Chef Manager, daytime, €45K Package
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Chef Manager to lead the team in one of Ireland’s top contract catering companies.
Benefits of the Chef Manager Position:
This is a daytime position, Monday to Friday, at a highly competitive starting salary along with additional incentives with the added support of a larger company. It is an opportunity for an experienced Chef Manager to become part of an expanding business and achieve more of a work-life balance.
Responsibilities of the Chef Manager position include:
- Working to ensure standards are maintained with meticulous attention to detail
- Work well with others as part of a team, serving as a leader in a busy environment that encourages a team mentality
- Working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety regulations
- Working knowledge of GP calculation, labour cost and roster creation
- Menu creation along with menu costings, allergen information and SOP creation
Requirements of the Chef Manager position include:
- Previous experience as a Chef Manager in a similar environment
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a team in a busy environment
- Full working knowledge of HACCP.
- Good standard and comprehension of English
- Full working rights in Ireland
If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in or would like some information on any of our roles with a company of professionals with experience in the industry then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email with an up-to-date CV to Neil in the utmost confidence or call directly on 0876256793
#INDCHEF
We at Excel Recruitment are currently seeking a Talented Head Chef at an established Gastro-bar located in Arklow. A €50K Package at a 40 hour week.
What are the benefits of this Head Chef Position?
This is a full-time position at a highly competitive salary along with creative freedom and Gratuities.
It is a fantastic opportunity for a career-driven Chef to become part of an established Gastrobar that values hard work and promotes from within while working a 40 hour working week.
What are the responsibilities of this Position?
- Oversee the running of service and the overall kitchen operation ensuring dishes are executed to a meticulous level of standard.
- Work well with others as a leader of a team in a busy environment that encourages a team mentality.
- Working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety regulations.
- Being Conscientious in regards to minimising waste.
- Menu writing and costing consistent with seasonality.
What are the requirements of the Head Chef Position?
- Previous experience as a Head Chef in a similar environment.
- Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
- Full knowledge of HACCP (although we can provide full training)
- Good standard and comprehension of English
- Full working rights in Ireland
If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in, then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email with an up-to-date CV to Neil in the utmost confidence or call 0876256793
#INDCHEF
Head Chef, Daytime, €40K Package
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the team in one of Ireland’s top catering companies.
Benefits of the Head Chef position include:
- This is a daytime position, Monday to Friday, at a highly competitive starting salary along with additional incentives with the added support of a larger company. It is an opportunity for a Talented professional to become part of an expanding business and achieve more of a work-life balance.
Responsibilities of the Head Chef position include:
- Working to ensure standards are maintained with meticulous attention to detail.
- Work well with others as part of a team, serving as a leader in a busy environment that encourages a team mentality.
- Working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety regulations.
- Working knowledge of GP calculation, labour cost and roster creation.
- Menu creation along with menu costings, allergen information and SOP creation.
Requirements of the Head Chef Position include:
- Previous experience as a Senior Chef within a similar environment.
- Good organisational skills, with the ability to manage a team in a busy environment.
- Full working knowledge of HACCP.
- Good standard and comprehension of English.
- Full working rights in Ireland.
If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in or would like some information on any of our roles with a company of professionals with experience in the industry then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email with an up-to-date CV to Neil in the utmost confidence or call directly on 0876256793
#INDCHEF
Chef – Career Opportunities
Excel Recruitment currently has a wide range of career opportunities for Chefs of all grades.
With over 20 years of first-hand experience at the highest level as a professional Chef, Neil, our specialised Chef Recruiter can provide the career opportunity for you, with full working knowledge of our wide variety of positions to help you excel, without the added strain of blindly searching through websites.
We provide highly competitive salaries, various benefits, and incentives, along with rapid career progression and promotional opportunities for all levels including:
- Commis Chef
- Demi-Chef de Partie
- Chef de Partie
- Senior Chef de Partie
- Junior Sous Chef
- Sous Chef
- Head Chef
- Executive Chef
We can offer Chef positions in every aspect of the industry, including:
- Fine Dining Restaurants
- High-end Gastro Bars
- 4* and 5* Hotels
- Daytime Contract Catering, Monday- Friday
- Corporate Catering
- Events
- Nursing homes
If you’d like to learn more about our current opportunities, then please don’t hesitate to contact Neil, our Chef Consultant or contact 0876256793 in the utmost confidence with an up-to-date CV.
#INDChef
Chef de Partie, North County Dublin, €34K plus
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a talented and career-driven Chef de Partie at one of Dublin’s top Restaurant companies.
Benefits of this Chef de Partie Position include:
- A highly competitive salary.
- Excellent gratuities.
- Training, development, and progression within one of Dublin’s top restaurant companies.
- A work /life balance and company-sponsored college opportunities.
Responsibilities of the Chef de Partie position include:
- Prepare and serve dishes to the highest quality as directed by the Head Chef
- Work well with others as part of a team in a busy environment that encourages a team mentality
- Working knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety regulations
- Being Conscientious in regards to minimising waste
Requirements of the Chef de Partie position include:
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie
- Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment
- Full knowledge of HACCP (although we can provide full training)
- Good standard and comprehension of English
- Full working rights in Ireland
If this sounds like an opportunity you may be interested in or would like some information on any of our roles with a company of professionals with experience in the industry then please don’t hesitate to get in touch via email with an up-to-date CV to Neil in the utmost confidence or call 0876256793
