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Head Chef – Monday to Friday – Kildare

Our client is a leading Irish-owned food service provider with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional catering and hospitality services across a variety of sectors. They are passionate about fresh food, innovation, sustainability, and providing outstanding customer experiences. With continued investment in their people and operations, they offer a supportive environment where talented chefs can thrive and develop their careers.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Head Chef to take ownership of a busy, high-volume catering operation in Co. Kildare.

This role is ideal for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys developing teams, driving standards, creating innovative food offerings, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will play a key role in the day-to-day operation while working closely with senior management to ensure culinary excellence and operational success.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Develop fresh, innovative, and seasonal menus.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and customer service.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, inventory management, and supplier relationships.
• Monitor food costs, labour costs, and kitchen budgets to achieve financial targets.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
• Manage hospitality, corporate, and special event catering requirements.
• Oversee kitchen maintenance and equipment servicing schedules.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen team members.
• Prepare staff rosters and effectively manage labour resources.
• Collaborate closely with management to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.

What We’re Looking For

• Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop kitchen teams.
• Strong experience managing food costs, budgets, stock control, and purchasing.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional standards.
• Creative, passionate, and committed to delivering high-quality food experiences.
• A hands-on leader with a positive attitude and strong commercial awareness.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events
• Excellent work-life balance compared to traditional hospitality environments
• Opportunity to lead an established and successful catering operation
• Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
• Supportive management team and collaborative working culture
• Ongoing training and professional development

Apply Now

If you’re a talented and driven Head Chef looking for a leadership position that offers autonomy, stability, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity in Co. Kildare.

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