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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