This is a rare opportunity for a passionate and innovative chef to step into a high-profile role with an exceptional work-life balance. Based in Cork, this position offers the chance to work with the best seasonal Irish produce, lead a talented team, and enjoy mainly Monday to Friday daytime hours.

Why This Role?

• Incredible Work-Life Balance – Enjoy mainly Monday to Friday daytime shifts, giving you time to focus on both your career and personal life.
• Creativity at Its Best – Work in a kitchen that champions scratch cooking, using only the finest Irish ingredients.
• Farm-to-Fork Philosophy – Collaborate with a dedicated horticulture team to source fresh, organic produce straight from a fully functional potager garden.
• Lead & Inspire – Develop and mentor a skilled brigade, driving food innovation and excellence in a high-profile hospitality venue.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Leading and inspiring a team to deliver outstanding food experiences.
• Bringing creativity, energy, and innovation to the menu, ensuring food presentation and flavour exceed expectations.
• Maintaining the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Training, mentoring, and developing chefs to grow their skills and passion.
• Working closely with the executive chef to shape the overall food offering.
• Ensuring a seamless and efficient kitchen operation with a focus on quality and consistency.

What We’re Looking For

• A chef with a five-star background and a passion for using the finest ingredients.
• Proven experience in a high-profile, fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and mentor a large brigade.
• A detail-oriented approach, ensuring excellence in every dish.
• Previous experience in managing kitchen operations, food production, and labour costs.
• A recognised culinary or kitchen management qualification would be an advantage.

What’s in It for You?

• Extremely competitive salary.
• Work-life balance with mainly Monday to Friday daytime hours.
• Opportunities for career growth and development.
• The chance to work with Ireland’s best seasonal ingredients in an innovative kitchen.
• Applications open across Ireland and the UK.

If you’re a forward-thinking chef who wants to combine creativity with a better work-life balance, we want to hear from you.