Relief Chef – Galway

Are you a chef seeking more control over your working schedule? Excel Recruitment is currently hiring Relief Chefs to support temporary assignments across Galway City and the surrounding areas.

This role offers flexibility, variety, and competitive pay..

Benefits of working with Excel Recruitment:

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible shifts including days, evenings, and weekends
  • Opportunities to work across a variety of kitchens
  • Ongoing recruiter support

Responsibilities of the Chef:

  • Preparing and cooking food in line with menu standards
  • Ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance
  • Supporting teams during busy service times
  • Managing prep, stock rotation, and cleanliness
  • Adapting to new menus and kitchen environments

Requirements for the Chef:

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a busy kitchen
  • Contract catering experience is an advantage
  • Manual Handling and HACCP certification (training available)
  • Flexible availability

If you are interested, please apply with your CV

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Chef – Sligo

Are you a chef seeking more control over your working schedule?

Excel Recruitment is currently hiring Relief Chefs to support temporary assignments across Sligo and the surrounding areas.

This role offers flexibility, variety, and competitive pay..

Benefits of working with Excel Recruitment:

  • Competitive hourly rates
  • Weekly pay
  • Flexible shifts including days, evenings, and weekends
  • Opportunities to work across a variety of kitchens
  • Ongoing recruiter support

Responsibilities of the Chef:

  • Preparing and cooking food in line with menu standards
  • Ensuring food safety and hygiene compliance
  • Supporting teams during busy service times
  • Managing prep, stock rotation, and cleanliness
  • Adapting to new menus and kitchen environments

Requirements for the Chef:

  • At least 2 years’ experience in a busy kitchen
  • Contract catering experience is an advantage
  • Manual Handling and HACCP certification (training available)
  • Flexible availability

If you are interested, please apply with your CV.

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Chef – Donegal

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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Relief Chef – Donegal

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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Kitchen Porter

Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting Kitchen Porters to support our clients across temporary assignments in Athenry, Co. Galway

This is an ideal opportunity for candidates seeking flexible work in busy kitchen environments.

Responsibilities of a Kitchen Porter:

  • Washing dishes, pots, and kitchen tools
  • Keeping kitchen and wash-up areas clean and organised
  • Assisting with basic food prep when required
  • Handling waste disposal and recycling
  • Supporting kitchen teams to ensure smooth service

Requirements of a Kitchen Porter:

  • Manual Handling certification (training available)
  • Food Safety or HACCP training (can be arranged)
  • Previous experience is helpful but not required
  • A positive and reliable approach to work

Why Work with Excel Recruitment?

  • Flexible working hours
  • Experience across a variety of professional kitchens
  • Opportunity to develop new skills
  • Ongoing recruiter support
  • Weekly wages with holiday pay

If you’re interested in flexible, rewarding temporary work, apply today with your CV to register with Excel Recruitment

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Relief Chef – Athlone

Are you a qualified or experienced chef looking for flexible work? Excel Recruitment is recruiting Relief Chefs to support our clients across Athlone and nearby areas.

This position suits chefs who enjoy variety and working in different kitchen settings.

Benefits of working with Excel Recruitment:

  • Competitive hourly pay
  • Weekly pay cycle
  • Flexible shifts including weekdays and weekends
  • Opportunities to work in a range of catering environments
  • Ongoing support from our recruitment team

Responsibilities of the Chef:

  • Preparing and cooking food in line with kitchen standards
  • Ensuring compliance with food safety procedures
  • Assisting kitchen teams during service
  • Managing prep, stock rotation, and cleanliness
  • Adjusting to different menus and service styles

Requirements for the Chef:

  • 2+ years’ experience in a fast-paced kitchen
  • Contract catering experience is an advantage
  • Valid Manual Handling and HACCP certs (training available)
  • Willingness to work flexible hours

If this role interests you, apply with your CV today

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Head Chef

Excel Recruitment are searching for a Head Chef for a restaurant in Galway.

This is a restaurant, renowned for its quality food and service are seeking an experienced Head Chef.

We are seeking applications from interested candidates who have worked at Head Chef level in a busy restaurant, bar or hotel who has a passion for outstanding food quality and excellent customer service. This person will understand the importance of training and coaching a team to ensure standards are maintained at all times.

The successful candidate will:

  • Hold a formal culinary qualification
  • Have experience in a high-end restaurant, gastro bar of 4 Star hotel kitchen
  • Understand kitchen management systems including inventory management, margins, food safety, health and safety
  • Have a passion for producing high quality food, adapting menus to offer seasonal produce
  • Have excellent communication skills and lead a kitchen team from the front

If you are interested in this Head Chef role, please submit your CV or contact John in our Galway office.

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Catering Assistant – Clare

Excel Recruitment is seeking dependable Catering Assistants for temporary assignments across various client sites in Clare. Shannon – Ennis – Tulla

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible work and varied kitchen experience.

Responsibilities of a Catering Assistant

  • Cleaning and sanitising kitchen tools and equipment
  • Ensuring food areas meet hygiene standards
  • Assisting with food preparation when required
  • Maintaining tidy and well-stocked service areas
  • Serving food efficiently during service times

Requirements of a Catering Assistant

  • Manual Handling certification (training available)
  • HACCP or Food Safety training (can be provided)
  • Previous catering experience is beneficial
  • Ability to work well as part of a team

Why Work with Excel Recruitment?

  • Flexible shift options
  • Work in a range of professional kitchens
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience
  • Ongoing recruiter support
  • Weekly pay and holiday pay entitlement

Please apply with your CV to be considered

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Chef de Partie

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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Catering Assistant – Clare

Excel Recruitment is seeking dependable Catering Assistants for temporary assignments across various client sites in Clare. Shannon – Ennis – Tulla

This is an excellent opportunity for individuals looking for flexible work and varied kitchen experience.

Responsibilities of a Catering Assistant

  • Cleaning and sanitising kitchen tools and equipment
  • Ensuring food areas meet hygiene standards
  • Assisting with food preparation when required
  • Maintaining tidy and well-stocked service areas
  • Serving food efficiently during service times

Requirements of a Catering Assistant

  • Manual Handling certification (training available)
  • HACCP or Food Safety training (can be provided)
  • Previous catering experience is beneficial
  • Ability to work well as part of a team

Why Work with Excel Recruitment?

  • Flexible shift options
  • Work in a range of professional kitchens
  • Opportunity to gain valuable experience
  • Ongoing recruiter support
  • Weekly pay and holiday pay entitlement

Please apply with your CV to be considered

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