Head Chef – Michelin Star Restaurant

Head Chef | Michelin Star Restaurant

Dublin City Centre | Salary: €50,000 DOE

We are recruiting a Head Chef for a Michelin-starred fine-dining restaurant in Dublin city centre. The restaurant operates under the guidance of an established Executive Chef, with the Head Chef responsible for the day-to-day leadership and execution of the kitchen.

This role is ideal for a highly skilled chef ready to step into a senior leadership position within a Michelin-starred environment, combining operational control with creative input while working closely with an Executive Chef.

The Role

Reporting to the Executive Chef, the Head Chef will:

• Lead the kitchen brigade on a day-to-day basis, ensuring exceptional standards at all times

• Execute and contribute to the development of seasonal tasting menus in collaboration with the Executive Chef

• Maintain Michelin-star consistency across service, preparation, and presentation

• Oversee kitchen operations including ordering, stock control, rotas, and food cost management

• Train, mentor, and develop chefs at all levels

• Work closely with front-of-house to ensure a seamless guest experience

The Ideal Candidate

You will have:

• Experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef within a Michelin-starred or equivalent fine-dining restaurant

• Excellent technical skills with a refined, detail-driven approach

• Proven ability to run service and manage a high-performance kitchen team

• Strong organisational and communication skills

• A professional, collaborative mindset and passion for excellence

Package

• Salary from €50,000, depending on experience

• Opportunity to work within a Michelin-starred kitchen under an established Executive Chef

• Exposure to a highly respected fine-dining operation with room for progression

• Supportive ownership and clear culinary direction

All applications and enquiries will be treated with the strictest confidence.