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Job Post Details

Head Chef
Club Catering Ireland
County Louth
€45,000–€50,000 a year
Permanent, Full-time
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Job details

€45,000–€50,000 a year
Employee assistance program, Company pension, Food allowance, Bike to work scheme, On-site parking
Permanent, Full-time
Weekend availability
County Louth

Full job description

Club Catering Ireland is a premier hospitality partner specializing in members' club catering across Ireland. We manage the diverse culinary footprints of prestigious Golf and Rugby clubs. Our operations balance a wide variety of member dining options, ranging from casual daily bar food and post-match team platters to traditional Sunday carveries, and high-profile annual Captain's Dinners.We are seeking a versatile, highly skilled Head Chef who understands the distinct culture of private member clubs and can deliver consistent culinary excellence across multiple formats.Key Responsibilities

  • Diverse Menu Delivery: Design and execute menus tailored specifically to club sub-cultures—including casual bar menus, athletic post-match platters, member-favorite Sunday carveries, and premium fine dining for formal club galas.
  • Cost & Budget Control: Oversee all kitchen financial metrics. Drive profitability by managing strict portion controls, minimizing waste, optimizing local supplier relationships, and hitting target gross profit (GP) margins.
  • Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, mentor, and schedule kitchen teams. Foster an efficient, organized, and collaborative kitchen environment capable of adapting to varying sports fixtures and club schedules.
  • HACCP & Compliance: Maintain total compliance with all Environmental Health (EHO) and Food Safety (HACCP) standards, ensuring all daily logs, cleaning diaries, and safety paperwork are perfectly kept.
  • Member & Committee Relations: Act as a professional face of Club Catering Ireland. Interface directly with club committees, adapt to member preferences, and seamlessly manage specific dietary requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

  • Proven Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a sports club, private members' club, high-volume hotel, or premium multi-site catering environment.
  • Culinary Credentials: Recognised professional culinary qualifications (QQI Level 6/7 or equivalent) and advanced HACCP/Food Safety certification.
  • Adaptable Leadership: Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a track record of handling high-pressure match days, tournament weekends, and formal evening banquets smoothly.
  • Mobility: Full, clean driving licence and access to a personal vehicle, as commuting across assigned club properties may be necessary.
  • Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible rota dictated by club fixtures, weekend tournaments, and seasonal evening events.

What We Offer

  • Competitive Base: Starting salary of €45,000 per annum, with room for review based on portfolio growth.
  • Performance Bonuses: Financial incentives directly tied to achieving kitchen GP targets and maintaining positive member feedback.
  • Work-Life Balance: Structured rotas designed around fixed sports seasons and pre-scheduled club calendars to help protect personal time.
  • Career Growth: Join a fast-growing national group with strong opportunities to influence brand menus and expand into regional leadership roles.

Pay: €45,000.00-€50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Bike to work scheme
  • Company pension
  • Employee assistance program
  • Food allowance
  • On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • County Louth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • members club catering: 5 years (required)

Language:

  • English (required)

Licence/Certification:

  • A Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation:

  • Ireland (required)

Location:

  • County Louth (preferred)

Willingness to travel:

  • 75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person

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