Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Sous Chef to join ahigh-profile restaurant in North Co. Dublin, renowned for its quality food and busy, energetic atmosphere.
This is a great opportunity to work alongside a strong Head Chef in a kitchen that values creativity, consistency, and teamwork. If you’re looking to step into a role where you can influence menus, lead a team, and continue to develop your career, this could be the right move.
Benefits of the Sous Chef role
- Highly competitive salary.
- Share in tips
- Opportunities for progression within the company and access to training and development programs to further your culinary career.
- On-site meals.
Requirements of the Sous Chef
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a high-end restaurant or hotel
- Proven ability to work in a high-volume, fast-paced kitchen
- Strong leadership and communication skills
- Highly organised with good attention to detail
- Passion for food, creativity, and current food trends
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- Full working rights in Ireland
Responsibilities of the Sous Chef
- Support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a busy kitchen
- Maintain high standards across food quality, presentation, and consistency
- Assist with menu development and contribute to daily specials
- Lead, train, and motivate the kitchen team during service
- Ensure smooth kitchen operations in a fast-paced environment
- Manage stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation
- Maintain full compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
If you are interested in this opportunity and want to elevate your culinary career, attach your CV through our tab below or call Kevin 087 3813866
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Relief Chef
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Relief Chef to work with our clients across the Midlands and the surrounding areas on an ongoing, flexible basis. This role offers an excellent work-life balance, with Monday to Friday shifts available, as well as evening and weekend work.
Chef Requirements:
- Proven previous experience
- In-date HACCP & Manual Handling certification
- Knowledge of various culinary, baking and pastry techniques
- Ability to adapt to different kitchen set ups
- Team player with a passion for food and hospitality
- Strong leadership and team management skills
Chef Responsibilities:
- Monitor food stock and place orders as needed
- Set up kitchen equipment
- Preparing and cooking high-quality meals on time and to site requirements
- Adhere to food production and waste management levels
- Delegate tasks to kitchen staff and supervise staff
Benefits for the Chef:
- Weekly pay and accrued holiday pay.
- Competitive pay rate of €18 – €20 per hour.
- Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle
- Opportunities to gain experience in a range of kitchens and sectors
If you’re a dedicated chef seeking flexible work and the chance to showcase your talent in a range of exciting kitchens, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply below or contact Daire 087 0972382
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Excel Recruitment is seeking reliable Relief Chefs to join our temporary team supporting kitchens across Donegal
This is a great opportunity for chefs looking to gain flexibility while continuing to work in professional environments.
Benefits of working with Excel Recruitment:
- Competitive hourly rates
- Weekly pay
- Choice of shifts to suit your schedule
- Work across a variety of kitchen settings
- Opportunity to build diverse experience
Responsibilities of the Chef:
- Preparing and cooking dishes efficiently
- Maintaining food safety and hygiene standards
- Supporting kitchen teams during peak periods
- Managing food prep and maintaining clean workstations
- Adapting to different menus and dietary needs
Requirements for the Chef:
- Minimum of 2 years’ kitchen experience
- Culinary qualifications are an advantage
- Manual Handling and HACCP certs (training available if needed)
- Flexibility to work varied shifts
Apply now with your CV to join Excel Recruitment
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Excel Recruitment is currently seeking an experienced Hospitality Manager to lead a premium corporate hospitality operation in Dublin City Centre.
This Monday to Friday role offers the opportunity to manage high-end meeting room hospitality, corporate events, and front-of-house service within a professional services environment. Ideal for a hospitality professional with strong leadership skills and experience delivering polished corporate catering and events.
Benefits of the Hospitality Manager role
- Monday to Friday schedule with excellent work-life balance
- Senior hospitality management role in a prestigious corporate environment
- Opportunity to manage high-end corporate events and client hospitality
- Work within a structured and professional corporate catering operation
- Career progression opportunities within a leading hospitality group
- Competitive salary and benefits package
Responsibilities of the Hospitality Manager
- Oversee the day-to-day management of boardrooms and corporate meeting spaces
- Coordinate meeting room bookings, layouts, and hospitality requirements
- Ensure seamless delivery of hospitality services for meetings and client events
- Plan and manage corporate events from initial brief through to execution
- Liaise with catering teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to maintain high service standards
- Lead, train, and support the hospitality team to deliver consistent high-end service
- Maintain HACCP, food safety, and hygiene compliance across the site
- Support site leadership with operational reporting, stock control, and financial administration
- Attend client meetings and respond to hospitality service feedback
Requirements of the Hospitality Manager
- Proven hospitality management experience within corporate catering or high-end hotel environments
- Strong background in corporate events, meeting room management, and client-facing hospitality
- Experience leading and developing hospitality teams
- Excellent organisational skills and strong attention to detail
- Professional, discreet, and confident working with corporate clients
- Knowledge of hospitality systems or stock management platforms is an advantage
Ready to move into a Monday to Friday corporate hospitality role in Dublin City Centre? Apply today through the link below or call Kevin for a confidential discussion. 087 381 3866
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Excel Recruitment is delighted to partner with a leading corporate catering company to recruit an experienced Chef Manager for a Dublin city centre location.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a passionate and skilled culinary professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment while enjoying a Monday to Friday daytime role.
Benefits of the Chef Manager role
- Competitive salary
- Daytime hours, providing a work-life balance
- Opportunities for progression within the company and access to training and development programs to further your culinary career.
- Meals on Duty, complimentary meals during work hours
Responsibilities of the Chef Manager
- Ensuring the highest level of food quality, presentation, consistency, and service is delivered to clients and customers
- Working with the development team to create and develop menu items in line with the company ethos of innovation, sustainability, and use of fresh local produce.
- Maintain strong client relationships, ensuring excellent service and satisfaction
- Drawing up staff rosters within the allocated budget
- Training and mentoring of staff, continuing a culture of continuous improvement and upskilling
- Ensuring the highest hygiene standards and compliance of HACCP are maintained in the kitchen and documentation recorded
- Ordering and sourcing of produce and stock
- Management of costs efficiently in achieving target GP.
Requirements of the Chef Manager
- Previous experience managing in a busy kitchen environment
- Valid work permit with documentation
- Exceptional leadership skills
- Strong communication skills
- Time management and organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Computer literacy
- A passionate and creative approach to cuisine, keeping up to date with current culinary trends
If you are a talented Chef Manager looking for a rewarding daytime role, we’d love to hear from you! Attach your CV through the tab below or call Kevin 087 3813866
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Excel Recruitment is proud to partner with a prestigious 4 star hotel in Kildare, to recruit a passionate Chef de Partie. This is an exciting opportunity to join one of Ireland’s most renowned hotel groups, where excellence, creativity, and professionalism are at the forefront.
This role suits an ambitious Chef who thrives in a fast-paced, high-standard kitchen and is can contribute to a culinary team known for its innovation and exceptional guest experience.
Benefits of the Chef de Partie role
- Highly competitive salary
- Free Parking
- Access to hotel amenities and employee discounts.
- Employee wellness program
- Access to training, mentoring, and internal progression opportunities
- Freshly prepared on-site meals daily
- A chance to work in a supportive kitchen with high standards and premium ingredients
Requirements of the Chef de Partie
- Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef ready for the next step
- A solid background in fine dining or high-volume hotel kitchens
- In-depth knowledge of HACCP and strict food safety practices
- Passion for culinary excellence and attention to detail in every dish
- A valid work permit and full legal entitlement to work in Ireland
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
Responsibilities of the Chef de Partie
- Prepare and present high-end dishes to consistently high standards
- Assist with menu development and contribute to daily specials
- Maintain high levels of organisation, cleanliness, and stock control
- Monitor food safety standards and ensure compliance with HACCP
- Work closely with senior chefs to maintain a positive, collaborative kitchen environment
If you’re a dedicated Chef de Partie looking to be part of a high-performing kitchen team in a leading luxury hotel, we’d love to hear from you. Apply with your CV below or contact Kevin for a confidential chat 087 381 3866
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