Cook

Are you ready to bring your skills and passion for food to one of Waterford’s most exciting culinary destinations? The Copper Coast Inn is looking for a talented and reliable Cook to join our team as we launch our new food offering at our fast-growing pub and speakeasy venue.

Known for our premium Irish craft beer selection, curated cocktails, and speakeasy-style events, we’re now adding a food menu to match. We’re looking for someone who can prepare great-tasting dishes with consistency, quality, and care — in a kitchen that focuses on hearty pub favourites, locally inspired specials, alongside bespoke menus for private events, whiskey tastings and food pairings.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing and cooking a range of pub-style dishes with a focus on quality and presentation with a focus on Irish ingredients and creative presentation.
• Assisting in creating weekly specials and seasonal offerings.
• Design food pairings for events such as whiskey and craft beer tastings and private functions, along with rotating specials that reflect our local roots.
• Ensuring food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards are always maintained.
• Maintain kitchen systems to ensure quality, consistency, and smooth service across all shifts.
• Create a supportive, driven, and creative kitchen culture with room to grow.
• Managing stock levels and assisting with ordering as needed.
• Work closely with our management and events team to create unforgettable food experiences tailored to client needs.
• Deliver flawless execution and premium presentation across all events.
• Minimise waste and maximise quality while ensuring value for money.
• ⁠Source top-quality ingredients locally and seasonally where possible.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous experience working as a cook in a busy pub, café, or restaurant.
• A genuine passion for food and delivering a consistently high standard.
• Reliability, strong work ethic, and the ability to work independently as well as part of a small team.
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Experience designing menus for both daily service and bespoke events.

Bonus: Experience with tasting menus, or pairing menus is a big plus.

What We Offer

• A real opportunity to shape the culinary identity of a fast-growing venue. ⁠
• Creative freedom with support from a passionate and professional management team
• Bonuses available.
• Supportive team environment with room to grow.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: €30,000.00-€40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• On-site parking

Experience:

• Kitchen: 3 years (preferred)

Work Location: In person