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Head Chef
The Front Door —Galway, County Galway
- €50,000–€60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Organisational skills
- Leadership
- Free parking
- Store discount
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Head Chef
Lady Gregory Hotel —Gort, County Galway
- €50,000–€60,000 a year
- Full-time
- Culinary experience
- Cooking
- Hotel
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Head Chef The 2 Iron Restaurant
Hawthorn by Galway Bay —Oranmore, County Galway
- €50,000–€52,000 a year
- Full-time
- Cooking
- Hotel
- Time management
- Wellness program
- Employee assistance program
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Head Chef

The Front Door
Galway, County Galway

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
€50,000–€60,000 a year
12 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Store discount
Food allowance
Company pension
Company events
Employee discount
On-site parking

Qualifications

Cooking
Organisational skills
Food preparation
Kitchen management
Leadership
Restaurant experience
Communication skills

Full job description

About Us

Spread over two floors and stretching across two streets, the Front Door is an award-winning bar located in the heart of the bustling Latin Quarter, Galway’s cultural and social hub with Shop Street and Quay Street on our doorstep.

Role Summary

We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef to manage and lead our kitchen. This is a senior kitchen management role requiring strong leadership, creativity and a passion for delivering consistently high standards.

Group Support

Our Head Chef role comes with the strength of a wider group behind it, with Health & Safety, HR, Purchasing and Marketing departments supporting your day-to-day operations so you can concentrate on leading the kitchen and delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will oversee food service, menu development, team leadership, food safety compliance, and cost management, while maintaining exceptional food quality and customer satisfaction.

Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations in a busy Galway city centre restaurant.
Manage food ordering, stock control, and supplier relationships.
Develop and implement innovative, seasonal menus with a focus on steak and seafood.
Ensure consistent food quality, presentation, and portion control.
Manage food costs, gross profit margins, and kitchen budgets.
Working closely with the Health & Safety Manager to implement and monitor HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
Lead, train, motivate, and develop chefs and kitchen porters.
Schedule, delegate, and supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient service.
Reduce waste and improve operational efficiency.
Prepare and cook high-quality dishes.

Candidate Requirements

Minimum 2 years’ experience as a Head Chef.
Experience working in a high-quality, fast paced restaurant restaurant.
Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and kitchen compliance.
Proven ability in menu development, food cost control, and team management.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
Ability to meet targets, deadlines, and operational KPIs.
Passion for cooking, creativity, and delivering outstanding guest experiences.

What We Offer

Very competitive salary (€45-€50k DOE)
Generous bonus scheme.
Pension Scheme.
VHI contribution.
Free city centre parking.
Staff discounts across the Group.
Exclusive access to company events.
Opportunity to lead one of Galway’s most respected restaurants.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company events
Company pension
Employee discount
Food allowance
On-site parking
Store discount

Application question(s):

Do you live in Galway?

Experience:

Head Chef: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

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