Head Chef Cork City Restaurant

We are seeking an experienced, passionate, and driven Head Chef for a Cork City Restaurant

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
• Maintain 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 skill
• Experience working closely with senior management team
• The skills and expertise to build and shape your own kitchen team

Apply today to richard@rlconsult.com with your complete CV in MS Word Format and details for 2 Referees we can call on your behalf.

Applicants require current unrestricted status to live and work in Ireland without sponsorship