Chef
Dovecote Café – Adare Heritage Centre
Location: Adare Heritage Centre, Main Street, Adare, Co. Limerick
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: €45,000 per year
Working Hours: 5 days over 7 / Daytime shifts with no late nights
About Discover Limerick DAC
Discover Limerick DAC is dedicated to creating memorable visitor experiences across some of Limerick’s most iconic heritage destinations, including King John’s Castle, Adare Heritage Centre, and Lough Gur.
Our mission is to enrich visitors’ first and lasting impressions of Limerick through exceptional customer service, authentic storytelling, and the celebration of the region’s unique history, culture, people, and heritage.
About the Café
The Dovecote Café at Adare Heritage Centre is a busy daytime café located within one of Ireland’s leading tourist destinations, welcoming both local customers and visitors from around the world throughout the year.
The café plays an important role in the overall visitor experience at Adare Heritage Centre. We are seeking an experienced, creative, and customer-focused Chef who is passionate about fresh, high-quality food and who can help drive customer satisfaction, repeat visits, and café sales through excellent food presentation, consistency, and service.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing tourism and hospitality operation while enjoying an excellent work-life balance with daytime hours only and no late-night shifts.
About the Role
This is a hands-on role within a fast-paced café environment, preparing fresh breakfast and lunch offerings, grab-and-go items, baked goods, and seasonal specials.
The successful candidate will contribute to the continued growth and success of the café by delivering a high-quality food offering that enhances the visitor experience and maximises sales opportunities during busy tourism periods.
What We Offer
- Daytime shifts only – no late nights
- Excellent work-life balance
- Competitive salary of €45,000
- Work in one of Ireland’s premier tourism destinations
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and seasonal menu development
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and cook fresh, high-quality breakfast and lunch offerings daily, ensuring consistency, flavour, and presentation excellence.
- Create an appealing range of sandwiches, salads, soups, and grab-and-go products that enhance the visitor experience and encourage repeat business.
- Bake and present sweet and savoury products to an exceptional standard, showcasing creativity, craftsmanship, and attention to detail.
- Maintain outstanding food quality, presentation, and consistency across all menu items, reinforcing the café’s reputation for excellence.
- Drive café sales and customer satisfaction through innovative merchandising, attractive displays, and a visitor-focused food offering that stands out in a competitive market.
- Contribute creative ideas for seasonal specials, menu enhancements, and new product development that reflect visitor trends and maximise commercial opportunities.
- Uphold the highest standards of HACCP compliance, food safety, hygiene, and quality assurance at all times.
- Manage stock control, rotation, and ordering effectively to optimise availability, minimise waste, and support profitability.
- Deliver high-quality service and food production efficiently during peak trading periods, tourist seasons, and group visits while maintaining excellent standards.
- Collaborate proactively with the wider café and visitor services team to ensure a seamless, welcoming, and memorable visitor experience.
- Continuously seek opportunities to improve products, processes, and customer satisfaction, helping to position the café as a leading food and hospitality destination.
Requirements
- Minimum 4 years’ experience in a café, deli, or kitchen environment
- Passion for fresh, high-quality food and hospitality
- HACCP/Food Safety certification
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy customer-focused environment
- Strong organisational and teamwork skills
- Positive, reliable, and flexible attitude
- Excellent attention to detail and presentation
Apply Now
If you are passionate about food, enjoy working in a vibrant tourism environment, and are looking for a daytime role with excellent work-life balance, we would love to hear from you.
How to Apply
Please send your CV and a short cover note to [email protected] with the subject line: "Chef"
Please email [email protected] for the full job description.
Pay: €45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Experience:
- Hospitality/Customer Service: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
