Red D are recruiting a Head Chef – Boutique Venue, Co. Kilkenny

This is a fantastic opportunity for a talented chef to take the lead in a beautiful boutique venue in Co. Kilkenny. This hands-on role offers excellent hours, a great work-life balance, and a predictable service with a loyal clientele.

If you are a passionate foodie, a natural leader, and ready to make your mark in a creative kitchen, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Why This Role?

• Excellent hours and work-life balance with a structured schedule and no unpredictable late nights.
• A focus on food provenance and working with the finest locally sourced and seasonal ingredients.
• The opportunity to create menus that showcase the best of Irish produce in an innovative way.
• A small, talented team where leadership, training, and collaboration are valued.
• A perfect step up for a sous chef ready to take on their first head chef role in a supportive and professional environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Managing a well-run and organised kitchen, ensuring smooth daily operations.
• Creating and developing menus that highlight fresh, local, and seasonal ingredients.
• Maintaining strong relationships with local suppliers and producers to ensure the highest quality ingredients.
• Leading, mentoring, and training a small team to maintain high culinary and service standards.
• Overseeing stock control, cost management, and HACCP compliance.
• Bringing a creative and passionate approach to every dish served.

What We’re Looking For

• A chef with exceptional culinary ability and a strong focus on food provenance.
• Leadership and management skills to motivate and support the team.
• Organisational ability to run a professional and efficient kitchen.
• A passion for high-quality ingredients and outstanding service.
• The drive to take ownership and build on an already excellent reputation.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive salary and excellent working hours.
• A great work-life balance in a well-structured kitchen.
• The opportunity to make an impact in a creative, high-quality food environment.
• A supportive employer who values passion and professionalism.

If you are ready to step into a head chef role where you can grow, create, and lead, we would love to hear from you. Apply now and be part of something special.