Senior Head Chef

Job Title: Senior Head Chef

Location: 24-26 Talbot Street, Dublin 1, D01 NP86, Ireland

**Total Hours Per Week:**40

Days Per Week: 5 days,

Shift Pattern : Monday to Friday,7am to 3.30pm regularly, but high operational flexibility for the service hours in hospitality for the evenings

We are searching for a Senior Head Chef with passion for food and leading a team, or a chef with the relevant experience. This is a great opportunity for an experienced sous chef to move into a head chef role.

What are the benefits?

• Excellent rate of pay
• Bonus scheme
• Free meals
• Growth opportunities within the company
• On the Job training and educational assistance provided
• Company Uniforms
• Inclusive and diverse working environment

Great food experiences make people happy and healthy. At ISS our approach to Managing our clients catering and hospitality services is to understand their needs and aspiration and create a bespoke offer that delivers a destination that provides exceptional food and beverages in a warm relaxing and inviting setting, the complete Dining Experience

We are looking for:

A Senior Head Chef who can lead, organize, and control all aspects of the kitchen operation, produce meals within budgetary guidelines and to comply with the client, company, and statutory regulations.

A professional chef with a passion for food, positive work attitude, being adaptable, self-starting and a team player who will work with, lead, and develop the team

You will be:

• Experienced in leading a kitchen operation in similar role (head chef)
• Food focused and up to date with the market and new trends
• Comfortable in managing and developing a team
• Proficient in MS Package: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
• Have a working knowledge of Food Safety regulation and standards
• Financially astute and understand the cost and income streams in the kitchen.

To fulfil your duties, you need to:

• Ensure the production of food is to the highest quality and service standards using current trends in cooking techniques and new commodities.
• Actively build good client relationships and maintain the profitability of the contract.
• Effectively communicate with all the team on a regular basis, including daily preservice briefings and weekly management team meetings.
• Implement any on the job training required to improve the operation.

Some infrequent duties to mention

• To assist at any special duties or functions
• Attend meetings, courses and training sessions as may be necessary from time to time.
• Relieve and assist in other areas within the unit or other establishments.

HSEQ:

• Ensure safe work practices and procedures are followed on site
• Use of Personal Protective Clothing and Equipment (w/a)
• Understand how ISO fits into daily business operations
• Read, understand and work in accordance with the company’s HSEQ Policies
• Complete tasks in accordance with company HSEQ procedures and work instructions

Other features of the job

It may be necessary to work alternative hours, shift patterns or unsociable hours, including weekends and sometimes more than contracted hours. As part of your job, you will be expected to attend training events and/or meetings and travel to other locations may be required. Local requirements will govern your patterns and locations of work.

Company Overview

Be Who You Are. Become What You Want. Be Part of Something Bigger.

At ISS, we’re committed to creating spaces where everyone can thrive. We bring people and places together, offering a welcoming and inclusive workplace where every identity, skill, and passion has a place to grow. Whether you’re on the frontline or behind the scenes in strategy and sales, you’re part of something that truly impacts our clients, our people, and our world. People make places – and at ISS, we’re proud of the impact our people have in industries like healthcare, education, and professional services.

Your potential is our purpose. Our dedicated team supports employee growth through continuous learning, upskilling, and unique opportunities for advancement. ISS also champions inclusion: we’re proud members of The Valuable 500, advancing initiatives for diverse abilities, gender balance, and age inclusion.

Safety and wellbeing are our foundation. Through rigorous health and safety standards, regular training, and wellness programs, we’re committed to being a safe space for all our staff. Recognising our people’s achievements is a key part of our culture – from our Apple Awards to our Global Leadership conference, we celebrate your impact.

Join ISS and discover a career with purpose, growth, and recognition. Come be part of the journey to becoming the World’s Greatest Service Organisation.

Job code: INDHP

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: €46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Chef: 2 years (required)
• senior culinary roles: 8 years (required)

Language:

• English (required)

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Location:

• Dublin, County Dublin (required)

Work Location: In person