The Porterhouse Temple Bar has been a fixture in the heart of Dublin since 1996, when it opened as Ireland's first pub brewery. Thirty years on, we're still going strong — a landmark pub known for great food, craft beer, and live music most nights, pulling a steady mix of locals, regulars, and tourists year-round. Set across three storeys on Parliament Street, we've built a loyal following that keeps coming back.
The Role You'll take full ownership of the kitchen at one of Temple Bar's longest-standing pubs — delivering consistent, high-quality Irish pub food at volume, service after service. Expect full houses, tour groups, and a menu that has to go out fast without ever dropping standards, all within a building with real history and a loyal following.
This role runs on a 4-day working week, giving you genuinely useful time off in a demanding industry.
Responsibilities Lead and manage kitchen staff across all shifts.
Maintain and develop the menu — hearty Irish classics, pub favourites, and seasonal specials Manage food costs, ordering, and supplier relationships.
Ensure full compliance with HACCP and HSE food safety standards Handle rotas, training, and day-to-day kitchen operations.
Maintain consistency during high-volume tourist trade and Temple Bar's peak season.
What we're Looking for proven experience as a Head Chef Background in Irish or traditional pub food essential.
Comfortable running a busy, high-turnover kitchen in a landmark city-centre venue Strong leadership and organisational skills HACCP certification.
Right to work in Ireland.
What We Offer Competitive salary + tips 4-day working week The chance to lead the kitchen at one of Dublin's most iconic pubs.
Supportive ownership with nearly 30 years of history behind the brand
Pay: €55,000.00-€60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
