Good Day Deli is an award winning sustainable foods cafe serving a mix of local, seasonal and organic food with a commitment to sustainability in our food system.
We’re looking for a Head Chef with a proven record in service, menu development + seasonal planning, catering + events and sustainable practices.
You’ll work closely with the owners + strong team of chefs to evolve Good Day Deli, Nádúr Deli and Catering + Events.
This is a super opportunity for a driven chef who would love a change to mostly daytime hours, without compromising on the highest quality ingredients and standards and while also continuing to innovate + challenge themselves.
If you thrive in busy kitchens, love growth and new opportunities, are strong on service, systems and planning, are passionate about sourcing + using sustainable ingredients, we would love to hear from you. Good Day Deli has a very busy kitchen, with an experienced, committed and well organised team of accomplished chefs. Please only apply for the role if you have the relevant requirements.
This is a full time role with an immediate start.
You'll work with the best local + seasonal ingredients, work in a fast paced, professional kitchen, be part of a talented, respectful team, learn every day + contribute to plans for a progressive + always evolving business.
We are an award winning restaurant. We take great pride in serving unique + delicious dishes, with a total focus on sustainability + customer experience. We are super ambitious w big plans for the future!
Requirements:
- Demonstrated 3 years experience in a senior role in a professional kitchen. A past leadership role in managing kitchen staff, maintaining consistency in food quality, controlling costs, and ensuring smooth service during busy periods.
- Creative with excellent skills in service, planning, preparation, presentation and operations.
- Proven experience in menu development as well as catering + events.
- A drive for high standards, maintaining excellent standards at all times.
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen operations
- Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organisational and time management abilities
- A passion for and commitment to contemporary food, provenance, sustainability, zero waste and high quality service.
- Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively in a tight knit and well organised team environment.
- Excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills.
- Committed to sustainable practices and waste reduction.
- Strong experience in HACCP, stock management and waste management.
- Systems efficiency, organisation, planning, waste management and attention to detail.
- Focused and agile chef with an ability to adapt.
- Interest and experience in global cuisine, research and trends.
- Desire to grow and exceed expectations at all times.
- Deep understanding and commitment to HACCP legislation.
The Benefits of Working with Good Day Deli include:
- Lead a progressive, award-winning team (e.g. Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants 2026, Irish Examiner Top 100 2026)
- Excellent payment package for the right candidate (to be negotiated at job offer stage).
- Excellent tips, received weekly.
- Attractive working hours (mainly daytime).
- 2 weeks off at Christmas.
- Annual bonus.
- An innovative, progressive approach to food with local, seasonal and organic ingredients to work with.
- Room to be creative and contribute to growth plans of an innovative, growing business across 2 locations as well as catering and events.
- A dynamic, focused team and positive, respectful work environment.
- Educational and demo opportunities.
- An ethos of sustainability and direct relationships with producers.
- Gorgeous Cork City location (and lovely customers).
Please apply with an up to date CV for immediate consideration.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €40,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Cork, County Cork: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Senior Chef: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
Work Location: In person
