Excel Recruitment is recruiting Chefs of all levels for temporary relief roles across Hospitality, Healthcare, and Contract Catering in Dublin and surrounding areas. Whether you’re looking for extra shifts, between jobs, or seeking full-time relief work, we have flexible opportunities available.
Benefits of the Chef Role:
- €21.72 per hour
- Weekly pay
- Flexible hours
- Paid holidays
- Excellent work-life balance
Responsibilities of the Chef Role:
- Prepare and cook high-quality dishes
- Maintain food safety and HACCP standards
- Keep the kitchen clean and organised
- Manage your section and stock levels
Requirements for the Chef Role:
- Previous Chef experience
- Good knowledge of HACCP
- Healthcare experience is an advantage
- Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
If you’re interested, apply below or contact Zara on 087 132 1875.
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Sous Chef – Fine Dining
This is a great opportunity for a strong Sous Chef who’s ready to push on in their career. You’ll be working in a busy city centre hotel, supporting an experienced Executive Chef while helping run a high-standard, fine dining kitchen.
If you’re looking for a role that builds towards a Head Chef position, this is the kind of move that sets you up properly.
About the Role
As Sous Chef, you’ll be right in the middle of the action – supporting the Executive Chef and helping lead the kitchen team day to day. The hotel has a well-known fine dining restaurant, so you’ll be working at a high level, keeping standards consistent while delivering a smooth service.
It’s hands-on, fast-paced, and ideal for someone who wants to keep learning while stepping up in responsibility.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Supporting the Executive Chef in running the kitchen day to day
- Leading the team during service and keeping everything organised
- Maintaining high standards across prep, cooking, and presentation
- Helping with menu execution and development
- Training and guiding junior chefs
- Managing stock, orders, and reducing waste
- Keeping on top of hygiene and food safety at all times
What’s on Offer
- Clear progression path towards Head Chef level
- Work closely with a strong, experienced Executive Chef
- Busy city centre hotel with a respected fine dining offering
- Solid, professional kitchen environment
- Competitive salary based on your experience
- Opportunity to build real leadership experience
What We’re Looking For
- Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Sous Chef or similar level
- Background in fine dining or high-end hotel kitchens
- Strong work ethic and a genuine passion for cooking
- Someone who is hands-on and leads from the front
- Good team player with leadership potential
- Organised and comfortable in a busy service
Why This Role?
- Learn directly from an experienced Executive Chef
- Gain exposure to a quality-driven, fine dining environment
- Build the experience needed for your next move up
This role is managed by Excel Recruitment on behalf of our client, a well-established hospitality business. All applications will be treated with strict confidence.
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If you’re ready to step up and develop your career in a strong kitchen, apply today and speak to Damien
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Head Chef
Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef ready to take ownership of a high-performing kitchen? This is an exceptional opportunity to join a busy city centre hotel, working closely under the guidance of an Executive Chef in a renowned fine dining environment. If you thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and lead from the front, this role offers both challenge and reward.
About the Role
As Head Chef, you will play a critical role in delivering exceptional culinary standards across a signature fine dining restaurant within a bustling hotel setting. This is a hands-on position where leadership, organisation, and creativity are essential to success. You’ll oversee daily kitchen operations, support menu execution, and ensure the highest standards are consistently met.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage daily kitchen operations in a high-volume hotel environment
- Work closely with the Executive Chef to maintain and enhance menu quality
- Supervise, train, and motivate kitchen staff to achieve peak performance
- Ensure all food preparation and presentation meets fine dining standards
- Maintain strict adherence to HACCP and food safety regulations
- Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen costings efficiently
- Drive consistency, innovation, and excellence in every service
What’s on Offer
- Opportunity to work in a prestigious city centre hotel
- Direct mentorship and collaboration with an experienced Executive Chef
- Career progression within a respected hospitality group
- Competitive salary package (based on experience)
- Immediate start available for the right candidate
Ideal Candidate
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in a Senior Sous Chef or Head Chef role
- Proven background in fine dining or high-end hotel environments
- Strong leadership skills with a hands-on approach to kitchen management
- Passion for high-quality food, presentation, and consistency
- Excellent organisational and communication abilities
- Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen
Why Apply?
- Take ownership of a respected fine dining kitchen
- Work in a high-profile, city centre location
- Progress your career in a leadership role with real impact
- Join a fast-paced, professional, and supportive culinary team
This role is managed by Excel Recruitment on behalf of our client, a well-established hospitality business. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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If you are a driven Head Chef ready for your next challenge, we want to hear from you today so please apply and speak to Damien.
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Do you enjoy working in dynamic kitchens but want greater flexibility? Excel Recruitment is hiring Relief Chefs to support our clients across Galway City on a temporary basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to supplement your income while gaining experience in different kitchen environments.
Benefits of working with Excel Recruitment:
- Competitive hourly rates
- Weekly pay
- Choose shifts that suit your availability
- Work in a variety of professional kitchens
- Opportunity to broaden your culinary experience
Responsibilities of the Chef:
- Preparing and cooking dishes in line with menu requirements
- Ensuring all food safety and hygiene standards are followed
- Assisting kitchen teams during busy service times
- Managing prep work, stock control, and cleanliness
- Working with different menus and dietary requirements
Requirements for the Chef:
- At least 2 years’ experience in a busy kitchen environment
- Contract catering experience is an advantage
- Manual Handling and HACCP certs (training can be provided)
- Flexible approach to working hours
Apply today with your CV to be considered or Contact John @ 0877044452
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Chef – Café – Co. Dublin
Excel Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting a Chef on behalf of our client’s café in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled and reliable chef to join a vibrant kitchen team, focusing on high-quality breakfast and lunch service in a fast-paced but balanced environment. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys daytime hours, thrives in a busy service, and takes pride in delivering fresh, well-presented dishes.
Salary: €17 – €18 per hour
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and cook breakfast and lunch dishes to a consistently high standard
- Manage prep and service efficiently during busy trading periods
- Ensure excellent food presentation, quality, and portion control
- Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety in line with HACCP guidelines
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
- Work collaboratively with front-of-house staff to ensure smooth service
- Contribute ideas for menu improvements and seasonal specials where appropriate
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Chef in a café, restaurant, or high-volume food environment
- Strong experience in breakfast and lunch service
- HACCP knowledge and good food safety practices
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure
- Strong organisational and time-management skills
- Positive attitude and team-focused approach
- Availability to work daytime shifts, including some weekends
If you are interested in this Chef role in Dublin, then please apply to Lee Dunne via the link below. All applications will be handled with the strictest confidence.
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Chef Job, Healthcare
Excel Recruitment is currently looking for experienced Relief Chefs to work across HSE units in Dublin and surrounding areas. This role is offered on a casual full time basis, providing flexible opportunities within busy healthcare environments.
This position would suit a qualified Chef with experience in high-volume catering who is looking for flexible work. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of food safety standards, experience working in fast-paced kitchens, and the ability to deliver a high standard of catering for patients and staff within a structured healthcare setting.
Whether you are looking for 1-2 days per week or full time hours weekly, we have shifts to suit your schedule. This is a great opportunity if you are between roles, working part-time, or looking to pick up additional hours while earning an excellent hourly rate.
By working with Excel Recruitment as a Relief Chef, you will benefit from excellent rates of pay (€20.88 per hour), weekly wages, flexibility to choose your shifts, and the opportunity to gain valuable experience within HSE facilities, with potential for ongoing work.
Responsibilities of the Chef Job
- Prepare and cook meals in a high-volume healthcare kitchen
* Ensure all food is prepared in line with HACCP and food safety standards
* Assist with large-scale food preparation for patients and staff
* Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment
* Follow all health & safety and HSE guidelines
* Work effectively as part of a catering team
Requirements for the Chef Job
- Professional Chef qualification (essential):
- QQI Level 6 in Professional Cookery or equivalent
- City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 accepted
* Experience working in a high-volume kitchen (healthcare experience desirable)
* Strong understanding of HACCP and food hygiene practices
* Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
* Manual Handling & HACCP Level 2 (or willingness to obtain)
* Ability to provide references covering 5 years
* Valid right to work in Ireland
* Willingness to undergo Garda Vetting
* Must complete HSE online training in order to work in HSE units
Benefits of the Chef Job
- Flexible working hours (casual shifts)
* Excellent hourly rates (€20.88ph)
* Weekly pay
* Work-life balance
* Opportunities within HSE facilities
If you would like to apply for this Chef Job in Dublin, please attach a CV for the attention of Dileta or call directly on 0864666631
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Sous Chef – Established 4* Hotel – Galway
Our client is a well-established 4-star hotel in Galway with a strong reputation for quality food and a well-run kitchen. With a busy mix of restaurant dining, bar food, and events, the kitchen offers a great balance of pace, variety, and structure – ideal for a chef looking to grow their experience in a stable, professional setting.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong Chef de Partie or developing Sous Chef who is ready to step into a broader role and gain exposure across multiple service styles, without the pressure of a purely senior leadership position.
The Role
This is a hands-on Sous Chef role where you’ll be involved in all aspects of a busy kitchen – from prep and service to organisation, team support, and day-to-day operational flow.
You’ll work closely with an experienced Head Chef, gaining valuable insight into how a high-performing hotel kitchen operates, while continuing to develop your own skills across restaurant, bar, and banqueting service.
This role offers a great balance of responsibility and support, making it ideal for someone stepping up or looking to strengthen their all-round ability.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Support the smooth day-to-day running of a multi-outlet hotel kitchen
- Work across restaurant, bar, and banqueting service, building a well-rounded skillset
- Prepare and deliver dishes to a high standard, with a focus on consistency and quality
- Take ownership of sections during service while supporting overall kitchen flow
- Assist during busy periods, helping to keep service organised and efficient
- Work closely with the Head Chef on menu updates, specials, and seasonal changes
- Support junior team members and contribute to a positive, team-focused environment
- Assist with stock control, ordering, and minimising waste
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, HACCP, and kitchen organisation
- Step up when required, gaining confidence in a more senior role
What We’re Looking For
- Experience as a Chef de Partie, Senior CDP, or Junior Sous Chef
- Someone ready to take the next step or consolidate their Sous Chef experience
- A chef who enjoys working across different service styles (not just one outlet)
- Passion for fresh food and delivering consistently good dishes
- A positive attitude and strong team mindset
- Ability to work in a busy but well-structured kitchen environment
- Willingness to learn, take feedback, and continue developing
Why Apply?
- A genuine step-up or development opportunity within a respected hotel
- Exposure to restaurant, bar, and banqueting service in one role
- Work in a structured, supportive kitchen with experienced leadership
- Opportunity to strengthen your all-round skillset in a busy but organised environment
- Clear path for progression as you build confidence and experience
- Competitive salary and benefits
Apply Now
If you’re a Chef de Partie or developing Sous Chef looking to step up, gain broader experience, and work in a supportive hotel kitchen, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress your career. Apply today for a confidential discussion.
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