We are currently recruiting an experienced and motivated Head Chef for a prestigious golf club in East Cork, home to a high-end brasserie-style restaurant serving breakfast, lunch, and dinner to both club members, hotel guests, and visiting golfers. This is a fantastic opportunity for a culinary professional to lead a well-established kitchen team in a refined, fast-paced, and rewarding environment.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for overseeing all kitchen operations, developing seasonal menus, and ensuring the consistent delivery of high-quality dishes across all meal periods. The ideal candidate will be creative, organised, and passionate about fresh, locally sourced food with a strong understanding of brasserie-style cuisine.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
Lead the day-to-day management of kitchen operations across breakfast, lunch, and dinner service
Develop and execute seasonal menus and daily specials that reflect a modern brasserie approach
Oversee and train a skilled kitchen team, fostering a positive and productive work environment
Ensure consistently high standards in food quality, presentation, and portion control
Maintain full HACCP compliance and uphold all food safety and hygiene regulations
Manage food cost, waste, inventory, and supplier relationships effectively
Collaborate with FOH and management teams to ensure a seamless guest dining experience

Support staff development and implement training plans to maintain high performance

Requirements:
Minimum 3–5 years’ experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, high-quality kitchen
Strong leadership and team management skills
Excellent knowledge of brasserie-style cooking with an emphasis on quality, seasonal ingredients
Comfortable managing multiple service periods and high guest volumes
Solid understanding of kitchen operations, HACCP, and food safety protocols
Proven ability to manage food costs, ordering, and supplier negotiations
Must be based in Ireland and hold valid authorisation to work in the Republic of Ireland

Visa sponsorship and relocation packages are not available

Salary & Benefits:
€50000 per annum, DOE
4- or 5-day working week, depending on operational needs
Work in a prestigious and scenic East Cork location with strong year-round trade
Opportunities for career progression within a professional hospitality group
Access to training, development, and culinary innovation opportunities

Supportive management team and structured kitchen environment

If you’re a skilled and ambitious Head Chef ready to lead a busy, high-end kitchen within a renowned golf club setting, we would love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €45,000.00-€50,000.00 per year
Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details