Head Chef Job – Established City Hotel, Kilkenny
We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef on behalf of a well‑established and highly regarded city hotel in Kilkenny. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, motivated culinary leader who thrives in a busy hotel kitchen environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality, consistent food across all services.
This Head Chef job in Kilkenny is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, leading from the front, and creating memorable dining experiences for hotel guests, events, and functions.
The Role: Head Chef
As Head Chef, you will have full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, leading a dedicated brigade while maintaining strong operational standards, creativity, and cost control. You will work closely with senior hotel management and front‑of‑house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team to consistently deliver high standards
- Create a positive, professional, and performance‑driven kitchen culture
- Manage kitchen rotas, staffing levels, training, and ongoing development
- Communicate effectively with hotel management and FOH teams
- Oversee all kitchen operations including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events
- Ensure excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency at all times
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised kitchen environment
- Take full ownership of allergen management and dietary requirements
- Design and deliver seasonal menus aligned with hotel standards and guest expectations
- Introduce new dishes and concepts to elevate the hotel’s food offering
- Balance creativity with efficiency and profitability
- Manage food costs, GP margins, portion control, and waste reduction
- Oversee ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships
- Maintain accurate kitchen documentation and operational records
- Ensure strong budget awareness and commercial decision‑making
- Maintain full compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations
- Conduct regular kitchen checks, audits, and staff training sessions
- Ensure cleaning schedules, procedures, and records are always up to date
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up
- Background in a hotel kitchen or high‑volume hospitality environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Creative, confident, and commercially aware in menu development
- Solid understanding of food costs, ordering, and stock control
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and allergen regulations
- Calm under pressure and leads by example
- Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Real creative input and menu ownership
- Opportunity to lead a committed and motivated kitchen team
- Supportive, professional hotel management
- Positive working environment with long‑term career potential
- Staff meals and additional employee benefits
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Head Chef looking for a hotel job in Kilkenny, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to apply or reach out to Laura directly
#HospSenior
Relief Chefs Wanted – All Levels | Dublin | Great Pay & Flexibility
Excel Recruitment is currently seeking Relief Chefs of all levels to join our growing team and work in a variety of settings including healthcare facilities, hospitality venues, and contract catering units across Dublin.
Whether you’re between jobs, working part-time, or simply looking to pick up extra hours, we offer flexible opportunities that fit around your schedule with excellent hourly rates and weekly pay.
This is an excellent opportunity to build your experience, gain exposure to various kitchen environments, and even secure a permanent role through our dedicated recruitment team.
What We Offer
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare a wide variety of dishes to order within set timeframes
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Portion and prepare meats, poultry, fish, desserts, and baked goods
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Ensure food safety by labelling, storing, and handling items according to HACCP standards
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Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas
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Monitor stock and manage supplies in your section
Requirements
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Proven experience working as a Chef in a fast-paced kitchen
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Experience in healthcare or full-service restaurants is a plus
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Ability to work well under pressure and adapt quickly
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Professional conduct with strong communication and teamwork skills
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Must have access to a car, as some locations are not reachable by public transport
Apply Now
Join a supportive and professional team with plenty of opportunities to grow your career.
Apply below or contact Julia directly at 087 701 3426.
Head Chef Job – Established City Hotel, Kilkenny
We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef on behalf of a well‑established and highly regarded city hotel in Kilkenny. This is an excellent opportunity for a confident, motivated culinary leader who thrives in a busy hotel kitchen environment and is passionate about delivering high‑quality, consistent food across all services.
This Head Chef job in Kilkenny is ideal for someone who enjoys being hands‑on, leading from the front, and creating memorable dining experiences for hotel guests, events, and functions.
The Role: Head Chef
As Head Chef, you will have full responsibility for the day‑to‑day running of the kitchen, leading a dedicated brigade while maintaining strong operational standards, creativity, and cost control. You will work closely with senior hotel management and front‑of‑house teams to ensure a seamless guest experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team to consistently deliver high standards
- Create a positive, professional, and performance‑driven kitchen culture
- Manage kitchen rotas, staffing levels, training, and ongoing development
- Communicate effectively with hotel management and FOH teams
- Oversee all kitchen operations including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and events
- Ensure excellent food quality, presentation, and consistency at all times
- Maintain a clean, safe, and well‑organised kitchen environment
- Take full ownership of allergen management and dietary requirements
- Design and deliver seasonal menus aligned with hotel standards and guest expectations
- Introduce new dishes and concepts to elevate the hotel’s food offering
- Balance creativity with efficiency and profitability
- Manage food costs, GP margins, portion control, and waste reduction
- Oversee ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships
- Maintain accurate kitchen documentation and operational records
- Ensure strong budget awareness and commercial decision‑making
- Maintain full compliance with HACCP and food safety regulations
- Conduct regular kitchen checks, audits, and staff training sessions
- Ensure cleaning schedules, procedures, and records are always up to date
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up
- Background in a hotel kitchen or high‑volume hospitality environment
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills
- Creative, confident, and commercially aware in menu development
- Solid understanding of food costs, ordering, and stock control
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and allergen regulations
- Calm under pressure and leads by example
- Passion for hospitality and delivering outstanding guest experiences
What’s on Offer
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Real creative input and menu ownership
- Opportunity to lead a committed and motivated kitchen team
- Supportive, professional hotel management
- Positive working environment with long‑term career potential
- Staff meals and additional employee benefits
How to Apply
If you’re an experienced Head Chef looking for a hotel job in Kilkenny, we’d love to hear from you.
Please submit your CV to apply or reach out to Laura directly
#HospSenior
Head Chef – Charming City Hotel, Kilkenny
We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a well‑established hotel in Kilkenny, for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and oversee all culinary operations. This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious professional who thrives in a hotel environment and enjoys creating high‑quality, guest‑focused dining experiences.
The ideal candidate will bring strong leadership, operational excellence, creative menu skills, and a passion for delivering consistent, high‑standard food across all services.
Key Responsibilities
- Kitchen Leadership & Team Management
- Lead, motivate, and train the kitchen brigade to deliver consistent quality.
- Foster a positive, collaborative, and high‑performance kitchen culture.
- Create rotas, manage staffing levels, and oversee performance development.
- Maintain excellent communication with hotel management and FOH teams.
- Kitchen OperationsOversee the smooth running of all kitchen operations, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event services.
- Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.
- Design seasonal menus reflective of hotel standards and guest expectations.
- Introduce new dishes and concepts to enhance the hotel’s food offering.
- Ensure accurate allergen management and dietary accommodations.
- Manage food costs, GP margins, portion control, and waste reduction.
- Oversee ordering, purchasing, stock control, and supplier relationships.
- Ensure strong budget awareness and operational efficiency.
- Uphold all hygiene and safety standards in line with HACCP regulations.
- Conduct regular checks, audits, and staff training sessions.
- Ensure all kitchen documentation, cleaning schedules, and procedures are up-to-date.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up.
- Experience in a hotel kitchen or high‑volume hospitality environment.
- Formal culinary training is an advantage but not essential for the right candidate.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
- Creative and confident in menu development.
- Excellent understanding of cost control, ordering, and stock processes.
- Thorough knowledge of HACCP and food safety requirements.
- Ability to work well under pressure and lead by example.
- Passionate about hospitality and delivering exceptional guest experiences.
What the Client Offers
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Full creative input into menu development.
- Opportunity to lead a dedicated and motivated kitchen team.
- Supportive hotel management and a positive working environment.
- Staff meals and additional employee benefits.
How to Apply
To apply, please submit your CV. All applications are handled in complete confidence by the recruiting consultant.
#HospSenior
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 within the industry, 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
Commis Chef – Dublin
Are you a food passionate chef? Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef for our fantastic grocery retailer client based in Raheny, north Dublin.
Our client is a competitive food hotspot and values food quality and service in their culture. They have a high standard of customer service and grocery retail excellence.
The ideal candidate will have had previous chef experience and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, team environment. They must work with enthusiasm and communicate effectively within their team.
Our client is offering a competitive salary package €30-€35k DOE
Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of HACCP and other Food Safety protocols
- Monitor stock and waste
- Follow the recipe given to them
- Excellent food preparation and presentation
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Great attention to detail and have an organised approach to work
Requirements:
- Must have previous chef experience
- Good communication & organisational skills
- Knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety
If you are interested in this job opportunity or any other jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, then please apply to the link below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Call Hayley Rochford 01-8717648
#INDAMAND
Food Safety Manager – North Dublin
Excel Recruitment is thrilled to announce we are seeking a Food Safety Manager for our client’s production kitchen based in North Dublin.
Our client has enjoyed great success the past year and is looking to add a passionate foodie with a keen eye for detail to their ever-growing team.
As Food Safety Manager you will be tasked with ensuring all food safety & hygiene requirements are maintained throughout the entire production process and all records are updated correctly.
A competitive salary package is on offer to the right candidate
Responsibilities of this job include:
- Ensure food safety, health & safety & hygiene requirements are implemented & maintained at all times
- To manage the production in line with food safety standards in an efficient & effective manner
- Oversee & manage costs within our control to maximise business margins
- Implement food safety & quality initiatives
Requirements for this job include:
- Previous experience at Management level in a food production business
- Experience in managing a large team
- Excellent communication and leadership skills
- Experience in managing and producing in a high volume/ business
- Experience in meeting the HACCP and food safety requirements in an 853/2004 establishment
If you are interested in this Food Safety Manager job or any other job opportunities on the Excel Recruitment website then please apply via the link.
Please Contact: Scott Long 01 871 7654
#INDGRO
Café Chef
Are you a Chef and looking to excel in your career? If so, Excel Recruitment is thrilled to announce we are seeking a Chef to join our client’s business in Clontarf.
Our client is seeking a customer-focused professional that can remain flexible while supporting the business. If you’re a passionate foodie looking to grow your career, then this is the job for you!
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a growing company with endless opportunities for career growth.
Salary: €30k – €35k
Responsibilities as Café Chef:
- Upholding food safety standards and following HACCP procedures
- Preparing and cooking fresh meals
- Maintain a clean and safe environment
- Complete job responsibilities while protecting customer experience
Requirements:
- Experience in a busy culinary/deli/café environment
- Adaptable to high-pressure situations, while maintaining composure
- Clear communication skills and the ability to work well with others
- Passion for the Café environment
If you are interested in this job opportunity or any other jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, then please apply to the link below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Call Hayley Rochford 01-8717648
#INDAMAND
Chef – Galway
Are you a food passionate chef, looking to get away from hotel/ restaurant hours? Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef for our fantastic grocery retailer client based in Galway.
Our client is a competitive food hotspot and values food quality and service in their culture. They have a high standard of customer service and grocery retail excellence.
The ideal candidate will have had previous chef experience and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, team environment. They must work with enthusiasm and communicate effectively within their team.
Our client is offering a competitive salary package plus pension, 26 days holidays and more
Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of HACCP and other Food Safety protocols
- Monitor stock and waste
- Follow the recipe given to them
- Excellent food preparation and presentation
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Great attention to detail and have an organised approach to work
Requirements:
- Must have previous chef experience
- Good communication & organisational skills
- Knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety
If you are interested in this job opportunity or any other jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, then please apply to the link below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Call Hayley Rochford 01-8717648
#INDAMAND
Chef – Dublin
Are you a food passionate chef? Excel Recruitment is seeking an experienced Chef for our fantastic grocery retailer client based in Dublin.
Our client is a competitive food hotspot and values food quality and service in their culture. They have a high standard of customer service and grocery retail excellence.
The ideal candidate will have had previous chef experience and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced, team environment. They must work with enthusiasm and communicate effectively within their team.
Our client is offering a competitive salary package DOE
Responsibilities:
- Knowledge of HACCP and other Food Safety protocols
- Monitor stock and waste
- Follow the recipe given to them
- Excellent food preparation and presentation
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Great attention to detail and have an organised approach to work
Requirements:
- Must have previous chef experience
- Good communication & organisational skills
- Knowledge of HACCP & Food Safety
If you are interested in this job opportunity or any other jobs on the Excel Recruitment website, then please apply to the link below. All applications will be dealt with in the strictest of confidence.
Call Hayley Rochford 01-8717648
#INDAMAND
