Head Chefs for hire in Dundalk, County Louth

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    54

    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills
    10%
    Leadership
    8%
    Food Preparation
    8%
  • Education level

    Vocational or technical training
    57%
    Bachelor's degree
    35%
    Master's degree
    5%
  • Years of experience

    3-5 years
    30%
    Less than a year
    20%
    1-2 years
    20%
  • Current company

    • Aldi Ireland
    • RockSalt Cafe
    • Petite Camile
  • Time at current job

    Less than a year
    75%
    2-5 years
    25%

Browse Indeed's database of 54 profiles for Head Chefs in Dundalk

Last updated: 11 Nov 2026

Head Chef: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Dundalk: €43,197 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from €32,889 – €56,736 yearly
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  • Chef

    Dundalk

    Licenses & certifications

    Bachelor's DegreeHACCP Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsKitchen Health and Safety StandardsFood Production
  • Senior Sous Chef

    Dundalk

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Certification

    Skills

    LeadershipTime ManagementCookingKitchen ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceFood Preparation
  • General Operative

    Dundalk

    Licenses & certifications

    Junior Certificate

    Skills

    Communication SkillsOrganisational SkillsQuick Service & Fast Food Restaurant ExperienceFood Service ExperienceRestaurant ExperienceCustomer Service
  • Chef

    Dundalk

    Licenses & certifications

    Manual Handling CertificateManual Handling Protocols

    Skills

    Time ManagementLeadershipCommunication SkillsInside SalesCookingButchery
  • Chef de Partie (CDP)

    Dundalk

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP CertificationManual Handling Certificate

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsFood PreparationVegetable PreparationKnife SkillsKitchen Experience
  • Barista

    Dundalk

    Licenses & certifications

    HACCP Certification

    Skills

    Organisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementBarista ExperienceOffice ExperiencePhone Etiquette

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What's the average time to fill a head chef role?

The average time to fill a head chef role is 66 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do head chefs tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a head chef include: communication skills, leadership and food preparation.

What licenses or certifications are common for head chefs?

Common licenses or certifications for head chefs include: HACCP Certification, Manual Handling Certificate and Leadership.

What are some job titles related to head chefs?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to head chefs include: chef, senior sous chef and barista.

What level of education is common for a head chef?

Vocational or technical training is the most common level of education for a head chef in Dundalk, County Louth, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a head chef?

Most head chefs have 6 years of professional experience.

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