Relief Chef – Contract Catering | Waterford
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking a skilled, reliable, and adaptable Relief Chef to support our contract catering clients across Waterford. If you enjoy working in a variety of kitchen environments, thrive on flexibility, and take pride in delivering high-quality food and service, we’d love to hear from you.
About the Role
As a Relief Chef, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our clients by providing cover across a range of catering sites. This is an excellent opportunity to gain experience in different kitchen settings while working alongside experienced hospitality teams and maintaining exceptional culinary standards.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide cover for chefs during annual leave, sickness, and other absences
- Support newly opened catering sites during their launch period
- Assist kitchens during busy service periods or when additional staffing is required
- Prepare and serve fresh, high-quality meals in line with client specifications
- Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
- Work collaboratively with onsite teams to ensure efficient and seamless kitchen operations
What We’re Looking For
- Previous experience as a Chef in contract catering or a fast-paced commercial kitchen is desirable
- The ability to adapt quickly to different kitchen environments and teams
- A reliable, professional, and positive approach to work
- Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and HACCP procedures
- Flexibility to travel to client locations throughout Waterford
- A full driving licence and access to your own transport is desirable
What We Offer
- Competitive hourly rates of €18-€22, depending on experience
- Flexible working hours to suit your availability
- A varied role with the opportunity to work across a range of catering environments
- Ongoing support from our dedicated operations team
- Opportunities to secure permanent positions with our clients as they become available
If you’re a motivated chef looking for flexibility, variety, and the chance to work with some of the leading contract catering clients across Waterford, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today and become part of a team that provides exceptional catering support where it’s needed most.
For more information, contact Conor 087 7703881
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Deli Manager – Bray, Wicklow
We’re recruiting a Deli Manager for a busy, high-volume store in Bray, Co Wicklow.
Salary: €38k – €40k
This is a fantastic opportunity to lead a successful deli department, manage your own team, and drive sales while maintaining the highest standards of food quality and customer service.
What we’re looking for:
- Previous experience in a deli or fresh food management role
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Passion for fresh food and customer service
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
- A hands-on approach with the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
If you’re ready to take ownership of a busy deli and join a growing retail business, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today!
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Deli Manager – Kilmainham, Dublin
Excel Recruitment are currently seeking an experienced Deli Manager to join a busy, high-volume convenience retail store in Kilmainham, Dublin 8.
This is an excellent opportunity for a deli professional with strong fresh food experience who is passionate about delivering outstanding standards, leading a team, and driving sales within a fast-paced environment.
Salary – €35,000 – €36,000
What’s on Offer?
- Salary of €35,000 – €36,000
- Full-time, permanent position
- Supportive and established retail environment
- Opportunities for career progression
- Work with a respected and growing retail business
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee the day-to-day operation of a busy deli department
- Lead, train, and motivate a team to deliver exceptional customer service
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and HACCP compliance
- Manage stock control, ordering, waste management, and margins
- Drive sales through strong merchandising and product availability
- Maintain excellent presentation standards across the department
Requirements:
- Previous experience as a Deli Manager, Assistant Deli Manager, or Senior Fresh Food Supervisor
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations
- Experience managing and developing a team
- Commercially minded with a focus on sales and profitability
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
If you’re a fresh food professional looking to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
INDGRA
Deli Manager – West Cork
Excel Recruitment are seeking a Deli Manager to lead a busy fresh food department within a well-established retail business in Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for a passionate food retail leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys developing teams, driving sales and delivering exceptional customer service.
This role offers a competitive salary of €18-€19 p/h and the Opportunity to lead a busy and successful fresh food department.
What’s on Offer?
- €18.00- €19.00 per hour
- Full-time, permanent position
- Excellent work-life balance
- Ongoing training and development
- Opportunity to lead a busy and successful fresh food department
- Clear progression opportunities within a growing retail business
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, motivate and develop the deli team.
- Ensure excellent food quality, freshness and presentation standards.
- Drive sales, margin and waste control targets.
- Manage stock ordering, stock rotation and inventory control.
- Ensure HACCP, food safety and health & safety compliance at all times.
- Deliver outstanding customer service and create a positive customer experience.
- Monitor department KPIs and identify opportunities for improvement.
- Train and develop team members to maximise performance.
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness and operational excellence.
What We’re Looking For:
- Previous experience as a Deli Manager, Deli Supervisor or Fresh Food Manager.
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
- Excellent leadership and people management skills.
- Commercially aware with experience managing sales and margins.
- Passion for fresh food and customer service.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced retail environment.
If you’re passionate about fresh food and ready to take the next step, we’d love to hear from you.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
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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, Relief Shifts, Weekly Pay, Dublin
Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting experienced Relief Chefs to join our growing temporary team across Dublin and Co. Dublin. Rate of pay €18-€20 per hour plus premium Sunday rates.
We have ongoing work available in hospitals, healthcare facilities, contract catering units, staff restaurants, hospitality venues, and event catering settings. With regular shifts available every week, this is an excellent opportunity for chefs seeking flexibility, extra income, or full-time hours.
As a Relief Chef with Excel Recruitment, you will have the freedom to choose assignments that suit your schedule while gaining experience in a variety of kitchen environments.
What Excel Recruitment can offer
- Competitive pay rates of €18-€20 per hour
- Premium Sunday rates
- Weekly pay
- Flexible working hours
- Day, evening, and weekend shifts available, predominantly daytime shifts
- Ongoing work throughout Dublin and Co. Dublin
- Work-life balance
- Experience across a variety of catering sectors
- Dedicated support from the Excel Recruitment team
- Opportunities that may lead to permanent positions
Chef Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook meals to a high standard
- Work efficiently in busy kitchen environments
- Follow HACCP and food safety procedures at all times
- Maintain a clean, organised, and hygienic kitchen
- Assist with stock control and minimise food waste
- Support kitchen teams during service
- Comply with all health and safety requirements
Chef Requirements
- Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety procedures
- Ability to work effectively under pressure
- Excellent communication and teamwork skills
- Reliable and professional approach to work
- Experience in healthcare, hospitality, contract catering, or restaurant environments is advantageous
- Own transport is an advantage as some client sites are not accessible by public transport
If you are an experienced Chef looking for flexible work, competitive rates of pay, and the opportunity to choose your own shifts, we would love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for the attention of Dileta Tamoniene or call 086 466 6631 for a confidential discussion.
Chefs – Temp Shifts
Flexible Chef Opportunities | Weekly Pay | Immediate Starts
Are you a Chef looking for flexible temporary work in the Greater Belfast area? Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting Temporary Chefs of all levels for a wide range of client sites. This is an excellent opportunity to pick up ad‑hoc shifts, as well as secure long‑term ongoing temporary positions with consistent weekly hours.
Whether you’re seeking extra shifts around existing commitments or a longer‑term temp role, we have opportunities to suit your availability.
You will work across a variety of client sites including hotels, contract catering, healthcare, education, and corporate kitchens. Roles range from short‑notice cover to ongoing temporary assignments, offering flexibility and variety.
Key Responsibilities
- Preparing and cooking food to a high standard
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and HACCP standards
- Working efficiently in busy kitchen environments
- Supporting kitchen teams as required on each site
- Following menu and dietary requirements
What’s on Offer
- Weekly pay
- Flexible work patterns – ad hoc and long‑term temp roles available
- Opportunities across a variety of sites and clients
- Competitive hourly rates depending on experience
- Support from a dedicated hospitality recruitment team
- Ideal for chefs seeking work‑life balance or varied experience
The Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working as a Chef (any level considered)
- Valid food hygiene certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Ability to adapt quickly to new kitchen environments
- Strong teamwork and time‑management skills
- Availability for weekday and/or weekend shifts
All roles are with our clients, well‑established businesses across the Greater Belfast area. Client details will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Interested?
If you are a chef looking for flexible temporary work with reliable weekly pay, apply today to join Excel Recruitment’s hospitality team.
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