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Join the Team at Ian's Kitchen by Mateo

We're on the lookout for a passionate and skilled Sous Chef / Chef to join our dynamic kitchen team. Specialising in fast-paced Irish breakfast and brunch, our restaurant thrives on delivering quality food with precision and speed — especially during peak hours.

What You'll Do:

Operate and manage the kitchen pass efficiently during service

Ensure compliance with HACCP guidelines and food safety standards

Maintain exceptional quality and consistency in all dishes

Lead and support the kitchen team to keep service calm, focused, and smooth

Oversee prep and stock control to meet daily demands

Contribute to a clean, well-organised, and respectful kitchen environment

What We're Looking For:

Minimum 3 years of chef experience within the Irish labour market

Strong understanding of kitchen operations and food hygiene

Ability to lead under pressure and keep cool in a high-speed setting

Passion for food, teamwork, and delivering a great customer experience

Flexibility for full-time or part-time hours

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From €16.00 per hour

Expected hours: 21 – 30 per week

Language:

• English (required)

Work Location: In person

Job Title: Sous Chef / Chef de Partie

Department: Kitchen

Reports To: Head Chef

Location Available: Kilcock - Sole Bar & Restaurant

About Us:

SMSC Management Services Ltd is a family owned management company that provides services within the hospitality industry, ranging from bar and restaurant operations, consultancy and full spectrum external catering services. With 35 years experience in industry we provide best in class to all our clients.

Summary

We are seeking a Junior Sous / Sous Chef to join our team at @Sole Bar & Restaurant. We are located within Kilcock Golf Club established in October 2024. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive for learning and willingness to go the extra mile for the team. They will be responsible for overseeing a specific section or acting as a number two of the head chef, ensuring that all dishes are prepared to the highest standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to the highest standards
• Maintain a clean and organized work area
• Ensure that all food safety and hygiene standards are met
• Assist with menu development
• Contribute to the overall success of the kitchen team

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience as a Chef de Partie/ Junior Chef/ Sous Chef
• Strong culinary skills and knowledge of cooking techniques preferred but on the job training available
• Excellent time management and organizational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Food safety certification preferred

Benefits

• A chance to learn and be trained by the best
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity to work in a fast-paced and creative environment
• Chance to be part of a team of talented chefs

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From €14.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount
• On-site parking
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Kilcock, CO. Kildare: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Experience:

• Junior Sour/ Sous Chef: 3 years (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• Kilcock, CO. Kildare (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/03/2025

Expected start date: 30/03/2025

Chef

This is a full time position

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We now have an opportunity for an energetic and passionate chef looking to take the next exciting step in their culinary career.

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*Chef Work Responsibilities

• Help run the kitchen team to ensure a smooth efficient service
• Prepare all food items to order as requested within specified time limits.
• Prepare food products and set up for service.
• Adhere to waste management procedures
• Follow HACCP Guidelines.
• Comply with food safety standards.
• Ensuring the kitchen areas are kept clean and sanitised at all times
• To join this successful team, you will play an important part in maintaining and developing 2pointroads kitchen's on-going success.

This is an opportunity for you to gain more years of experience in a senior role in an established kitchen.

This is a key role and you will:

• Be part of a skilled team, while maintaining Cronins & 2pointroads standards
• Industry experience essential in a similar roll
• Thrive under pressure
• Have a 'can do' attitude to work every day
• Have a continuous improvement attitude
• Use leadership skills
• Be organised

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Apply and mention "Senior Chef" in your application

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If this is the right job for you, contact us by email or drop in your cv and cover letter by hand to Cronin's Pub or @2pointroad.

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Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €17.00 per hour

Expected hours: 38 – 42 per week

Benefits:

• Food allowance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Church Road, Crosshaven, CO. Cork P43: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Senior Chef de Partie orJunior Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team in our critically acclaimed and award winning restaurant in Dublin 7.

This role will suit a creative, ambitious, and dynamic chef as you will be involved in creating daily and weekly specials as well as input into menu creation .

Duties include:

• Preparing, cooking and presenting dishes within your speciality
• Helping the head chef to develop new dishes and menus
• Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
• Experience in a busy kitchen

If this prospect excites you and you've got a couple of years' experience working service in a commercial kitchen, then we want to hear from you.

Like coffee? Even better, we roast on site and you can have an unlimited amount of cups throughout your shift

If you're imaginative and highly driven, then get in touch

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €30,000.00-€35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Food allowance

Work Location: In person

We have an exciting new job vacancy available for the right candidate. The Royal Arklow is seeking for an experienced Junior Sous chef/Sous chef to manage the day to day running of our new busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for the kitchen's daily operations

Liaising with suppliers for food orders

Creating new dishes and menus.

Work directly with the General manager to ensure high quality food and profit margins

Monitoring and controlling stock levels.

Implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen.

Estimating costs and ensuring all purchases come within budget.

Minimum Requirements

1-2 years' experience in a similar role

Previous experience in a hotel or gastro bar is strongly preferred

Highly motivated and a strong leader

Strong management experience

Fluent English and valid work permit is essential

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €30,361.54-€38,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

The Landmark Hotel is a family-run, multi-award-winning hotel located on the banks of the River Shannon in Carrick on Shannon. For over 25 years, we've been renowned for delivering outstanding dining experiences, weddings, and events. With a strong reputation for creativity, quality, and teamwork, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do.

The Opportunity

We are expanding our talented culinary team and are now recruiting for:

• Executive Sous Chef
• Sous Chef
• Junior Sous Chef

These roles are ideal for passionate chefs who want to grow their career in a dynamic, supportive, and professional environment.

Key Responsibilities (depending on role):

• Work alongside our Head Chef to deliver exceptional food for weddings, banquets, restaurants, and events.
• Lead and mentor kitchen teams to maintain high standards of quality, consistency, and presentation.
• Contribute to menu planning, innovation, and seasonal offerings.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP, health & safety, and hygiene standards.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently, including stock control and ordering.

What We're Looking For:

• Experience in a similar role within a busy kitchen (hotel, banqueting, or high-volume dining an advantage).
• A passion for food, creativity, and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership and teamwork skills.
• Excellent organisation and communication.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Opportunities for training, development, and career progression.
• A supportive and team-focused work culture.
• Staff meals on duty and staff discounts.
• The chance to be part of a creative, ambitious kitchen team.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From €40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Central Park, Carrick-On-Shannon, CO. Leitrim: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (preferred)

Work Location: In person

The sous chef is responsible for all aspects of running a busy restaurant kitchen including processing menus from preparation to cooking and presentation of food. As assistant to the head chef the sous chef takes charge, when required, of running the kitchen including staff management, ordering and controlling stock, budgeting and hygiene control in the absence of the Head Chef. The incumbent reports to the restaurant manager, the Head of food and beverage and the company directors.

Responsiblities:

o Prepare and cook food to a high standard and in a timely fashion

o Present food for service in a decorative manner.

o Liaise with the head chef in relation to menu proposals

o Coordinate and supervise the work of all kitchen staff including the deli and kitchen steward areas.

o Using the Kitchtec software inserts daily data in relation to temperature testing for both raw and cooked foods, frozen and de-defrosting, cooling rae-heating and all HACCP aspects related to food storage and processing.

o Liaise with the restaurant manager to place orders for supplies.

o Ensure the kitchen is fully stocked at all times and produce is stored correctly according to the principles of FIFO

o Ensure highest hygiene levels in accordance to HACCP and the Food Safety Company charter.

o Apply health and safety protocols throughout the restaurant kitchen routines

o Propose ways to minimize costs and maximize efficiency in the kitchen.

o Manage quality control and consistency and waste.

o Work with the restaurant manager to meet additional requirements as the business demands.

o Provide training as required.

o Organize kitchen staff rosters

o Liaise with the Food Safety company in relation to audits and compliance

o Additional duties may be required within reason.

Knowledge and skills:

o Graduate of scuola alberghiera or equivalent qualification

o Must have a very good working knowledge of HACCP and ability to maintain consistently high hygiene standards.

o Thorough knowledge of Health and Safety rules and procedures.

o Ability to establish priorities and to proceed with objectives.

o Should have excellent people management skills.

o Must be capable of managing profit margins and ordering stock.

Experience:

o Must have at least 2 years experience in a similar role within a restaurant environment.

o Proven track record of training juniors.

o Should have experience in stock ordering and managing profit margins.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: From €17.00 per hour

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sous Chef to join our dynamic culinary team. The Sous Chef will work closely with the team to oversee kitchen operations, stock management and ordering, support culinary staff, and ensure the highest standards of food quality and presentation.

The ideal candidate will have a passion for culinary excellence, strong leadership abilities, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

This role will suit a creative, ambitious, and dynamic chef as you will be involved in creating daily specials and have input to a regularly changing menu.

Duties include:

• Assist with menu development
• Kitchen management
• Stock control and ordering
• Quality control
• Cost control
• Adherence to food hygiene and health & safety regulations

If this prospect excites you and you've got a couple of years' experience working service in a commercial kitchen, then we want to hear from you.

Like coffee? Even better, we roast on site and you can have an unlimited amount of cups throughout your shift

If you're imaginative and highly driven, then get in touch

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €34,000.00-€38,000.00 per year

Work Location: In person

The Sous Chef is responsible for assisting the Head Chef in managing all kitchen operations, ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, quality, hygiene, and service. The role involves supervising kitchen staff, maintaining food safety compliance, and contributing to menu planning and cost control.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and food preparation.
• Supervise and train junior kitchen staff and ensure efficient workflow.
• Maintain consistency and quality in all dishes prepared.
• Plan, prepare, and present menu items according to restaurant standards.
• Ensure compliance with HACCP and all food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Monitor inventory levels, assist in ordering, and manage stock rotation.
• Support in menu development and implementation of seasonal specials.
• Ensure cost control through efficient use of ingredients and minimising waste.
• Oversee kitchen cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Take charge of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: €34,000.00-€40,000.00 per year

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Dublin, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Sous Chef: 5 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Location:

• Dublin, CO. Dublin (required)

Work Location: In person