Job Title: Executive Head Chef
Location: North County Dublin
Company: Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group
Reports To: Group Executive Chef
Oliver Dunne Restaurant Group is seeking a dynamic and experienced Executive Head Chef to lead the culinary vision of a multi-faceted venue in North County Dublin. This is a senior leadership role responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations across multiple offerings within the venue, which may include a la carte dining, private dining, and high-end service.
The ideal candidate is a creative and commercially astute chef with a passion for excellence (Italian & Spanish Cuisine), a strong leadership presence, and a proven track record in managing complex kitchen environments.
Leadership & Team Management
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Lead, mentor, and inspire a large, multi-disciplinary kitchen brigade
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Recruit, train, and develop team members to deliver consistently high standards
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Foster a positive, professional, and performance-driven kitchen culture
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Ensure clear communication across all departments within the venue
Culinary Direction
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Develop and execute innovative, seasonal menus across all facets of the venue
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Maintain consistency, quality, and presentation standards in line with the group's brand
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Stay ahead of food trends while respecting the identity of the business
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Oversee menu tastings, launches, and continuous improvement
Operations & Performance
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Manage all kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service across multiple revenue streams
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Monitor and control food costs, labour costs, and kitchen budgets
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Drive profitability while maintaining exceptional quality standards
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Implement and maintain efficient kitchen systems and processes
Compliance & Standards
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Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety regulations
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Maintain impeccable cleanliness and organisation across all kitchen areas
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Uphold all company policies, procedures, and brand standards
Collaboration
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Work closely with senior management, front-of-house teams, and group leadership
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Contribute to business strategy, planning, and growth initiatives
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Support marketing efforts, events, and brand development where required
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Proven experience as an Executive Head Chef or Senior Head Chef in a high-volume, multi-outlet or multi-faceted venue
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Strong leadership and team development skills
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Excellent organisational and time management abilities
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Commercially aware with strong financial acumen
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Passion for high-quality food, innovation, and guest experience
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Experience in menu development across diverse dining concepts
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In-depth knowledge of food safety and compliance standards
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Experience within a premium or award-winning hospitality group
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Background in both restaurant dining
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Competitive salary (DOE)
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Performance-related incentives
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Career progression within a growing and ambitious restaurant group
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Opportunity to lead a flagship, multi-dimensional venue
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Staff benefits and dining perks
Please submit your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and vision for a multi-faceted venue.
This is an exciting opportunity for a driven culinary leader to make a significant impact within one of Ireland's leading hospitality groups.
