Nights Head Chef – Corporate Catering
Leixlip, Full Time
Night Head Chef – Corporate Catering Facility
Location: Leixlip, Co. Kildare
Salary: €50,960 per annum
We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Night Head Chef to lead the culinary operation within a busy corporate catering facility in Leixlip.
This is an excellent opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who is passionate about food quality, team development, and delivering exceptional catering services in a professional environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the night shift kitchen operation.
- Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality food to company standards.
- Supervise, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
- Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, health and safety, and hygiene regulations.
- Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives.
- Maintain high standards of presentation, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
- Support menu development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Work closely with management to ensure efficient service delivery.
Requirements
- Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume catering, hospitality, or food service environment.
- Strong leadership and people management skills.
- Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable.
Working Hours
This role operates predominantly on a Monday to Friday basis, offering an excellent work-life balance compared to traditional hospitality environments. However, flexibility is required during peak business periods, holidays, and special events to meet operational requirements.
Package
- Competitive salary of €50,960 per annum
- Stable corporate catering environment
- Career development opportunities
- Supportive management team
- Work-life balance with primarily weekday scheduling
If you are an ambitious culinary professional seeking your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.
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