Head Chef – Kilkenny

€70,000–€75,000 + Bonus, Pension & Tips

An excellent opportunity for an experienced Head Chef to join a well-established hospitality business in Kilkenny, overseeing a busy kitchen with a strong focus on authentic refined Italian cuisine.

We are seeking a hands-on, commercially aware chef with extensive experience in a similar Italian restaurant environment, strong leadership skills and a genuine passion for delivering exceptional food and service.

The Package

• €70,000–€75,000 annual salary
• Annual performance bonus
• Employer pension contribution
• Tips averaging approximately €100 per week

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the kitchen team, maintaining high standards across all areas of the operation.
• Oversee the preparation and delivery of authentic Italian dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Maintain excellent food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Manage food costs, stock control, purchasing and waste.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety and hygiene requirements.
• Work closely with the management team to drive kitchen performance and profitability.

Requirements

• Essential: Proven Head Chef experience within a comparable Italian restaurant or hospitality operation.
• Extensive knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, ingredients and cooking techniques.
• Strong kitchen leadership, organisation and team management skills.
• Excellent understanding of food cost control and kitchen operations.
• A hands-on approach with the ability to maintain high standards in a busy environment.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an established Italian cuisine specialist looking for a senior kitchen leadership role with an attractive salary and benefits package.

Accommodation assistance on a short term basis is available for somebody willing to relocate for this role.

All enquiries will be treated confidentially.

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