Head Chef - Monday to Friday - Kildare
Our client is a leading Irish-owned food service provider with a long-standing reputation for delivering exceptional catering and hospitality services across a variety of sectors. They are passionate about fresh food, innovation, sustainability, and providing outstanding customer experiences. With continued investment in their people and operations, they offer a supportive environment where talented chefs can thrive and develop their careers.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and ambitious Head Chef to take ownership of a busy, high-volume catering operation in Co. Kildare.
This role is ideal for a strong kitchen leader who enjoys developing teams, driving standards, creating innovative food offerings, and delivering exceptional dining experiences. You will play a key role in the day-to-day operation while working closely with senior management to ensure culinary excellence and operational success.
Key Responsibilities
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Lead and manage all day-to-day kitchen operations.
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Develop fresh, innovative, and seasonal menus.
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Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, hygiene, and customer service.
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Oversee stock control, ordering, inventory management, and supplier relationships.
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Monitor food costs, labour costs, and kitchen budgets to achieve financial targets.
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Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, health & safety, and company procedures.
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Manage hospitality, corporate, and special event catering requirements.
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Oversee kitchen maintenance and equipment servicing schedules.
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Recruit, train, mentor, and develop kitchen team members.
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Prepare staff rosters and effectively manage labour resources.
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Collaborate closely with management to drive performance, efficiency, and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
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Minimum 3 years' experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef, or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume environment.
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Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop kitchen teams.
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Strong experience managing food costs, budgets, stock control, and purchasing.
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Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and health & safety standards.
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Strong organisational and communication skills.
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Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment while maintaining exceptional standards.
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Creative, passionate, and committed to delivering high-quality food experiences.
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A hands-on leader with a positive attitude and strong commercial awareness.
What's on Offer
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Competitive salary package
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Monday to Friday working pattern
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Flexibility to support occasional evening and weekend events
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Excellent work-life balance compared to traditional hospitality environments
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Opportunity to lead an established and successful catering operation
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Career progression opportunities within a growing organisation
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Supportive management team and collaborative working culture
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Ongoing training and professional development
Apply Now
If you're a talented and driven Head Chef looking for a leadership position that offers autonomy, stability, and the opportunity to make a real impact, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today for a confidential discussion about this exciting opportunity in Co. Kildare.
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