Business Developer – Foodservice | Chef Career Transition Opportunity
Are you a chef who loves food, but wants to take a step back from high pressure kitchens and long, irregular hours in order to try something new? If yes, our clients new Foodservice Business Developer role could be the exciting next step for you!
**you must be able to drive and have a full driver’s licence to visit your customers out on the road**
This is an entry level role, so my client is looking for a person who has a keen interest in food, and the foodservice industry; someone who can speak a Chefs language, knows about all things food related and who can bring ideas to benefit all parties involved.
Your role will consist of indirect sales into end user accounts, dealing with chefs, managers, and food buyers. You will influence your end user accounts based on agreed objectives (with your Account Manager) and they will order their products through their local wholesaler. You will have approximately 60 accounts across Dublin, Wicklow, and Kildare – the majority are Contract Catering groups, Hotel Groups, and Retail Delicatessens.
Salary & Benefits:
- Salary is €35k
- €14k car allowance (to use your own vehicle) or a Company Vehicle
- 10%/€3,500 yearly bonus
- €13 Daily Lunch Allowance
- 5% Pension Contribution
- Discounted Health Insurance
- 21 days holidays
Responsibilities for the job of Business Developer Foodservice:
- Drive growth through expanding the range that is currently being supplied to existing accounts
- To execute product distribution drives and customer support activity as agreed with the commercial team
- To achieve your quarterly KPI targets around, call coverage, promotional execution, and product listings
- Assist the Account Managers in product drives and promotional execution
- Assist in product demonstrations
- The prompt and accurate completion of all administration
- To call with the decision makers within the account base in a structured and timely fashion
- To achieve any credit control targets
- To show innovation in achieving solutions to problems and opportunities
- To align customer activity with the commercial strategy
- To successfully execute core and tactical call cycles following agreement with the Key Account, Sales & Commercial Managers
- Effective relationship generation and management with wholesale customer sales teams to identify and capitalise on end user opportunities
Should you be interested in this Foodservice Business Developer job opportunity please apply or contact Ambyr 01 8717609.
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Key Account Manager – Foodservice
I am recruiting an experienced Key Account Manager to join a leading foodservice supplier.
The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and developing relationships with key customers across Dublin, Kildare, and Wicklow; driving sales growth and delivering exceptional customer service.
This role focuses on building strong partnerships with large group accounts, negotiating pricing and joint business plans, and ensuring continued growth within existing accounts whilst identifying new business opportunities.
Responsibilities for the job of Key Account Manager – Foodservice
- Manage and develop a portfolio of key foodservice accounts across Dublin and Leinster.
- Build strong long-term relationships with key decision-makers including buyers, chefs, and procurement teams.
- Deliver excellent account management and customer service.
- Identify opportunities to increase product listings, volumes, and revenue within existing accounts.
- Introduce new products and promotions to customers.
- Achieve and exceed agreed sales targets.
- Develop account plans for key customers to maximise revenue opportunities.
- Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer needs.
- Work closely with internal teams including marketing, supply chain, and operations to deliver customer requirements.
- Ensure smooth execution of promotions, product launches, and contracts.
Salary & Package:
- Salary €50k
- 5% Pension Contribution
- Discounted Health Insurance
- 10% yearly Bonus
- €13 Daily Lunch Allowance
- 21 days holidays
- Company Vehicle.
Should you be interested in this job opportunity please apply or contact Ambyr 01 8717609.
AISAMB
Chef de Partie – Boutique Hotel, Kilkenny
I am recruiting on behalf of my client, a beautiful and well‑established 4‑star boutique hotel in Kilkenny, for an experienced and versatile Chef de Partie. This is a fantastic opportunity for a chef who loves variety and thrives in a fast‑paced kitchen environment.
The property offers a diverse culinary operation, giving you exposure to busy gastro‑style bar food, à la carte restaurant service, and banquet events. You’ll work alongside a talented and supportive kitchen team known for their high standards and positive working culture.
What you’ll be doing
- Producing high‑quality dishes across multiple outlets including gastro bar food, à la carte dining, and banqueting.
- Managing your section efficiently, ensuring top‑class mise en place, consistency, and smooth service.
- Working closely with senior chefs on seasonal menus, specials, and creative input.
- Maintaining excellent food safety, kitchen hygiene, and HACCP standards.
- Supporting with stock rotation, ordering, waste management, and portion control.
- Contributing positively to a strong, collaborative, and well‑established kitchen team.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy hotel, restaurant, or gastro‑style environment.
- Experience across bar food, à la carte, and/or banqueting is highly beneficial.
- A passion for producing high‑quality, consistent dishes.
- Strong organisation skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast‑paced environment.
- Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
- Solid knowledge of food safety and HACCP.
- Own transport required.
- Open to those relocating – discounted staff accommodation available.
What’s On Offer
- Work in a stunning boutique hotel setting.
- Join a supportive, long‑standing, and friendly kitchen team.
- A varied culinary role offering excellent exposure and development.
- Discounted on‑site staff accommodation.
- Positive, well‑structured working environment.
To express your interest in this opportunity, please submit your application today or reach out to Laura directly 087 9004108
#HospSenior
Chef Manager – Daytime Hours – Cork
I am recruiting for an experienced Chef Manager to lead the full operations of a busy, high-quality daytime café in East Cork. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a hands-on leadership role-balancing great food, smooth service, team management, and day-to-day operational oversight.
The café offers an elevated daytime menu featuring gourmet sandwiches, breakfast favourites, freshly baked goods, and bistro-style lunch dishes. The successful candidate will take full ownership of both front-of-house and kitchen operations, ensuring quality, consistency, and an exceptional customer experience throughout the venue.
Key Responsibilities
- Operational & Team Leadership
- Oversee all daily café operations, ensuring smooth, efficient service
- Lead, train, and support both front-of-house and kitchen teams
- Build rotas, manage staffing levels, and ensure labour efficiency
- Maintain a welcoming, friendly environment with excellent customer engagement
- Support FOH during busy periods and lead by example on the floor
- Oversee cash handling, daily reporting, and light administrative duties
- Drive customer satisfaction, repeat business, and overall profitability
- Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and presentation throughout the café
Kitchen Responsibilities
- Prepare and deliver high-quality breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes
- Lead menu planning with a focus on fresh, local, gourmet daytime food
- Oversee prep, service flow, and kitchen organisation
- Manage stock, waste, ordering, and supplier relationships
- Ensure consistency in quality, flavour, and presentation
- Maintain excellent HACCP and food safety standards
What You’ll Bring
- Experience as a Chef Manager, Café Manager, Senior Chef, or similar leadership role
- Ability to manage full café operations, not just the kitchen
- Strong cooking skills with a passion for fresh, high-quality daytime dining
- Confident leadership and the ability to inspire and manage a small team
- Excellent organisational and communication skills
- Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety
- Flexibility to work weekends and busy seasonal periods
- Bonus: baking/pastry experience or background in menu development
- Experience in a daytime café, gourmet deli, or high-volume casual dining venue
This is a fantastic opportunity for a Chef Manager who wants ownership, leadership, creativity, and the balance of daytime hours, all within a vibrant East Cork setting.
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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
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Dublin Chef
I am looking for Chefs for various clients in across the Greater Dublin area This type of ongoing full-time work allows for flexibility.
Chef Responsibilities:
Prepare all the food products in line with a request within a specified period
Prepare servings of meat, fish, and poultry
Prepare desserts and cakes when required
Label all food products for food safety and shelf-life criteria and monitor HACCP procedures
Abide by food safety and temperature guidelines
Keep the kitchen area smart, clean, and sanitary
Managing inventory of food products in your section as specified
Requirements for the Chef:
Experience as a Chef in a fast-paced kitchen
Full-service restaurant kitchen experience is desired
Ability to work in a busy kitchen
Initiative-taking, energetic, enthusiastic individual with a creative flair
Someone who has a passion for cooking.
HACCP & Manual Handling Required (Training can be provided)
Strong oral and written English
Benefits:
Great work-life balance
Flexible Working Hours
Weekly wages
Varied rates of pay
Paid accrued holidays
Effective Team Support
If you are interested in these Dublin Chef positions, please apply below or contact Shauna on 087 132 1875
#INDCHEF
Relief Chef Position
Excel Recruitment is looking for a Relief Chef to temporarily work in a busy location. An immediate start is essential.
Requirements for the Relief Chef
- Experience as a Chef is required
- HACCP preferred (training can be provided)
- Manual Handling preferred (training can be provided)
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to multi-task
- Knowledge and adherence to health and safety procedures
- Work as part of a team
Responsibilities of the Relief Chef
- Ensure products are prepared in line with food hygiene regulations and guidelines
- Adhere to all HACCP regulations
- Ensure all equipment is operational, maintained, and serviced are stated by manufacturers.
- Provided a high standard of catering to meet the needs of customers
- Ensure all cleaning materials and substances are stored in the correct locations away from food products and equipment
Benefits of the position
- Work-life balance
- Flexible Working Hours
- Weekly wages
- Paid accrued holidays
- Great team Support
If the position of Relief Chef sounds like something, you may be interested in. Please contact Shauna Maguire at or call 087 132 1875 or apply below.
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
