Head Chef – Upmarket Bar & Restaurant – 1330314

Sligo
Permanent
Full-time

14 days ago

Red D are recruiting a Head Chef for a well-known, upmarket bar and restaurant in Sligo. This Head Chef role is a brilliant opportunity for someone coming from either a hotel or strong restaurant background who wants to take ownership of a busy, well-established kitchen.The Head Chef will lead from the front, shaping the food offering, driving consistency and building a solid, reliable team. It's a hands-on role where the Head Chef will be visible on the pass and fully involved in the day-to-day running of the kitchen.The RoleThe Head Chef will take full responsibility for the kitchen, delivering a consistent, high-quality food offering across a busy bar and restaurant environment.

Lead and manage the kitchen team on a daily basis
Deliver consistent, high-quality food across all service periods
Design and evolve menus in line with the style of the business
Manage food costs, GP, stock control and ordering
Maintain strong kitchen systems, structure and standards
Recruit, train and develop a dependable brigade
Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety standards
Work closely with front of house to ensure smooth, efficient service

The PersonThis Head Chef role will suit someone who has come through either a hotel kitchen or a strong standalone restaurant and knows how to run a busy service properly.

Proven experience as a Head Chef or a strong Sous Chef ready to step up
Background in hotel kitchens or high-quality restaurant environments
Comfortable managing volume while maintaining consistency
Strong understanding of cost control and kitchen performance
A steady, hands-on leader who builds and retains teams
Organised, practical and calm under pressure

What's on offer

Excellent salary
Established, well-performing business with a loyal customer base
A proper leadership role with visibility and ownership

This Head Chef role in Sligo will suit someone who wants to run their own kitchen, bring structure and consistency, and still be fully involved in the day-to-day operation.

Red D

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