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Head Chef

Ireland, Dublin · Job Posted February 17, 2026
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As Head Chef at the RDS, you will lead the culinary vision and day-to-day food operations across one of Ireland’s most prestigious event venues. Working with Levy’s market-leading food philosophy, you’ll be responsible for delivering exceptional, scalable food experiences across conferences, exhibitions, banquets, VIP hospitality and bespoke events. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring strategic thinking, strong commercial awareness and the ability to inspire large, diverse kitchen teams in a fast-paced, event-led environment.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead the overall culinary direction for RDS 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 kitchen operations across conferences, banquets, exhibitions, retail and premium hospitality
  • 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 large culinary team, including Sous Chefs, Chef de Parties and kitchen support teams
  • Build a strong talent pipeline through training, mentoring and succession planning
  • Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance kitchen culture
  • Full accountability for food costs, gross profit, labour and stock management
  • Lead 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 General Manager, Events, Sales and Operations teams to deliver seamless event experiences
  • Support client tastings, menu presentations and bespoke event proposals
  • Represent Levy and RDS with professionalism at all times

Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Executive Chef within a large-scale, high-volume environment
  • Strong background in banqueting, conferences or complex event catering
  • Exceptional leadership and people-management skills
  • Strong commercial acumen with proven cost and margin control
  • In-depth knowledge of food safety, HACCP and compliance

Nice to have

  • Experience working within a premium venue or global hospitality brand
  • Track record of menu innovation and culinary development
  • Experience managing multi-outlet or multi-kitchen operations

What we offer

  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Clear opportunities for development and progression within Compass Group
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