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Head Chef

Flynn's Cush Hospitality Group.
Cork, County Cork

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Job details

Full-time
€45,000–€50,000 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Company pension
Employee discount

Qualifications

Food hygiene
Cooking
Food preparation
Budgeting
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills
Kitchen experience

Full job description

Lead the Kitchen of Our Exciting New Cork City Opening

Following the continued success of Salty Dog Ballycotton, we are delighted to be bringing the brand to Cork City with the opening of our newest restaurant on McCurtain Street.

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and help establish Salty Dog Cork as one of the city's leading food destinations.

This is a unique opportunity to join from the very beginning, build a strong kitchen culture, and play a key role in shaping the future success of the business.

About You

We're looking for someone who:

Is passionate about food, hospitality, and delivering exceptional guest experiences
Leads by example and thrives in a fast-paced kitchen environment
Has strong leadership and team development skills
Takes pride in consistency, presentation, and quality
Is highly organised and commercially aware
Understands food costing, stock control, and labour management
Can inspire and develop a high-performing kitchen team
Maintains the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and compliance

Key Responsibilities:

Lead all kitchen operations and daily service
Recruit, train, develop, and manage the kitchen team
Ensure consistency and quality across all dishes
Manage food margins, stock control, ordering, and wastage
Create a positive, professional, and productive kitchen culture
Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
Work closely with senior management to achieve business objectives
Assist with menu development and seasonal specials
Maintain labour costs in line with budget expectations
Drive continuous improvement across all kitchen operations

Essential Requirements:

Previous experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume restaurant environment
Strong leadership and people management skills
Excellent knowledge of food safety and kitchen compliance
Experience managing food costs, GP margins, and labour budgets
Ability to perform under pressure while maintaining high standards
Strong organisational and communication skills
Eligibility to work in Ireland

What We Offer:

Opportunity to lead the kitchen of a brand-new restaurant opening
Competitive salary package
Company pension scheme
Career progression opportunities within a growing hospitality group
Ongoing training and professional development
Supportive senior management team
The opportunity to build and shape your own kitchen team from the ground up

Application Process:

First-stage interviews will take place between Monday, 29th June - Sunday, 5th July 2026.

The successful candidate will commence employment on 1st August 2026 and will be instrumental in preparing the restaurant for launch and building the kitchen team ahead of opening.

If you are an ambitious chef with a passion for great food, strong leadership, and creating exceptional dining experiences, we would love to hear from you.

Apply today with your CV and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you would be a great fit for Salty Dog Cork.

Pay: €45,000.00-€50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension
Employee discount

Work Location: In person

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