Head Chef Job at 14forty (Dublin)

Head Chef

14forty

Location:
Ireland , Dublin

Category:
Gastronomy

Contract Type:
Not provided

Salary:

60000.00 EUR / Year

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Job Description:

We're looking for an innovative and passionate Head Chef to lead the culinary vision and day-to-day food operations across all restaurants in the RDS - one of Ireland’s most prestigious event venues, hosting conferences, exhibitions, concerts, sporting events, and the world-famous Dublin Horse Show!

Job Responsibility:

Lead the overall culinary restaurant team in line with Levy standards and brand values
Develop menus that are innovative, commercially sound and operationally scalable for large-volume events
Drive continuous improvement, creativity and food innovation across all offers
Oversee all restaurant kitchen operations across RDS
Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality food, presentation and service at scale
Plan and resource kitchens effectively to meet fluctuating event demands
Lead, motivate and develop a growing kitchen team
Build a strong talent pipeline through training, mentoring and succession planning
Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance kitchen culture
Work closely with senior kitchen team to manage food costs, gross profit, labour and stock management
Assist in purchasing, supplier relationships and cost control in line with Levy and Compass Group standards
Drive waste reduction and sustainable practices across the operation
Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health & safety and HACCP requirements
Maintain audit readiness and uphold Levy’s quality and safety standards at all times
Ensure all equipment, kitchens and storage areas are maintained to the highest standards
Work closely with the restaurant managers to deliver seamless event experiences
Support client tastings, menu presentations and bespoke event proposals
Represent Levy and RDS with professionalism at all times