Wherelse is a unique café and cultural space based in the heritage site of Brú Chrónáin, Clondalkin. We blend modern hospitality with Irish tradition, offering a menu built on fresh, locally sourced ingredients, served in a space that values community, culture, and quality.
We are seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and play a key role in shaping the food experience at Wherelse.

Responsibilities:

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Develop creative menus that balance modern café dining with local, seasonal produce.
• Manage kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and performance.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with management to align the menu with events, wellness activities, and community initiatives.
• Manage food cost, portion control, and waste reduction.

Requirements:

• Previous experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a café, restaurant, or hospitality setting.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Creativity and passion for fresh, sustainable, and locally inspired food.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, multi-use venue.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (based on experience).
• Opportunity to shape and grow a kitchen within a unique cultural and community space.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Potential for creative input into menus, specials, and event catering.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In perso

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality and presentation.
• Develop creative menus that balance modern café dining with local, seasonal produce.
• Manage kitchen staff, including training, scheduling, and performance.
• Oversee stock control, ordering, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, food safety, and hygiene standards.
• Work closely with management to align the menu with events, wellness activities, and community initiatives.
• Manage food cost, portion control, and waste reduction