Head Chef

Omos

Abbeyleix, Co Laois
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Abbeyleix, Co. LaoisCommence – January 2026In summer 2026, we’re opening Ómós — a 16-bedroom guesthouse and 40-seat restaurant set on 4.2 acres just outside the heritage town of Abbeyleix, County Laois.The name Ómós — meaning honour, duty, and respect — reflects our intention behind the project: to create something lasting and meaningful, something with soul. A guesthouse and restaurant that feel like they belong — that reflect our neighbourhood and community, and that generously welcome curiosity, craft, and discovery.As we prepare for our opening, we’re looking for a hardworking, thoughtful, and ambitious Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Ómós — someone creative, who has deep care for ingredients, and a commitment to excellence. This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a special project.As our Head Chef, you will take full operational control of our kitchen, reporting into Mr. Cúán Greene, Owner and Executive Chef, and together you will design menus that reflect our commitment to quality and sustainability.Commencing in January 2025, you will lead a small team and work closely with our gardeners and local suppliers.Experience in a high-end restaurant is a must. Alongside this, a great communicator, a genuine care for people, and an enjoyment in creating and upholding standards and excellence are sought.Not only will your technical skills and experience matter, but your interactions with others and creating an engaged team will be of importance.As our Head Chef, and upon commencement, you will, as part of the senior management team, work closely with the owner to oversee and support all aspects of the restaurant during our pre-opening phase. This will include contributing to planning, designing menus, assisting with hiring and training of our people, establishing operational procedures, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring our kitchen is ready for service upon launch in June 2026.This is a real opportunity to be part of a team that strives to achieve something extraordinary, and a chance to grow with a brand that values integrity, creativity, and genuine hospitality.Come be part of something exceptional—where your talent is valued, your voice is heard, and your career can truly thrive.Why Work With UsWe’re committed to creating a workplace that is nourishing, respectful and inspiring. As part of the Ómós team, you can expect:

A 4-day work week with Sundays and Mondays off
One dinner service per day, with lunch service only on Saturdays
A generous salary and benefits
An amazing daily staff meal and excellent coffee — families welcome
A high-standard, custom-built space with natural light and premium LED lighting (front and back of house)
A dedicated staff lounge with a kitchen and views of the market garden
On-site showers for your comfort
Uniforms provided and laundered in-house
A culture grounded in respect, kindness, and professionalism
A project surrounded by nature, celebrating Irish craft and contemporary design
Regular guest speakers and collaborative events

The role itself will include:

Leading all kitchen operations, ensuring execution of innovate and seasonal menus that remain high quality and consistent.
Working collaboratively with management to align the Ómós Vision across the project.
Managing service flow and expediting a successful service each day.
Overseeing all kitchen operations, including standards, inventory, purchasing and all requirements under food safety legislation.
Coaching and engaging our kitchen team and delegation of duties to ensure an efficient running of our kitchen at all times.
Ensuring adherence of Health and Safety regulations at all times
Training and mentoring of Trainee/Junior Chefs.

The Person:

You will typically have 5 – 10 years hands-on kitchen experience in various roles with at least 1-2 years as a Head Chef in a high-end restaurant, preferably an establishment that has achieved Michelin star status.
We seek a Head Chef with a passion for culinary creativity and innovation, whilst always maintaining consistency and quality.
Expertise in fine dining cooking techniques and knowledge of high-end cooking styles and cuisines is a must, as this environment will demand high levels of technique, presentation, and precision.
Bring a creative flair and a genuine love for food and dining. This role will entail working with the owner in menu research and development to incorporate seasonal produce, therefore experience in this area is required.
Deep appreciation through experience of fine dining service and timings and familiarity of high-end wine pairings.
You will be a strong leader, a great communicator, focused and kind, enjoy problem solving and leading an organised environment and have an enjoyment in teaching and coaching others with the view of getting the best from the people around you.
Demonstrable experience in managing kitchen operations, including:
Inventory control and ordering supplies
Scheduling, including people scheduling, and managing prep work
Budgeting and cost control (food cost, labour cost)
Ensuring kitchen sanitation, food safety and general health and safety compliance and legislation, and record keeping are in place.
A passion for farm-to-table or locally sourced cuisine and an interest in fermentation, preservation, whole animal butchery, and seasonality.
A great collaborator, an organised individual by nature, mindful, respectful, and with a good sense of humour!

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