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 Role

The 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 Person

This 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.