Chef and Kitchen Duty Supervisor

Chef & Kitchen Duty Supervisor Job in Dublin 2

Location: Dublin 2
Salary: €18-€19 per hour (DOE)
Type of Role: Permanent
Hours: Full-Time
We are seeking an experienced Chef & Kitchen Duty Supervisor in Dublin for our client, a non-profit organisation in Dublin. This is a fantastic opportunity to oversee daily kitchen operations while contributing to meaningful work. You’ll ensure exceptional food production and service quality in a role that combines leadership with hands-on culinary expertise.

Why You’ll Love This Role This is a perfect opportunity for someone with a passion for culinary leadership and a desire to make a positive impact. Take charge of kitchen operations, lead a talented team, and enhance the dining experience for our community—all while maintaining the highest hygiene and food safety standards. You’ll be a key player in supporting our mission to serve and make a difference.
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and Cook Meals: Oversee the preparation and cooking of meals, ensuring high-quality standards and maintaining consistency in every dish.
• Ensure Food Quality and Presentation: Monitor the quality, taste, and presentation of all meals to enhance the dining experience.
• Supervise Meal Preparation: Manage kitchen staff during meal preparation, ensuring tasks are completed efficiently and to the highest standards.
• Oversee Food Production and Service: Manage and coordinate daily kitchen operations to uphold high-quality standards. Lead the team in the absence of the Chef Manager.
• Hygiene Standards: Ensure full compliance with Food Safety Authority of Ireland guidelines and our Food Safety Management System.
• Team Leadership and Training: Deliver on-the-job training and oversee the professional development of the kitchen team. Collaborate with the Chef Manager to address and support team needs.
• Menu Planning: Assist the Chef Manager in planning and selecting menus to delight customers.
• Stock Management: Monitor food stock levels and place orders as needed, filling this responsibility when the Chef Manager is unavailable.
• Customer Service Excellence: Enhance the dining experience by ensuring high-quality presentations and fostering positive customer interactions.
• Compliance and Records Maintenance: Work with suppliers and compliance bodies, while maintaining essential records like temperatures, cleaning schedules, and allergen lists.
• Kitchen Maintenance: Lead daily hygiene checks and cleaning routines to uphold the highest kitchen standards.

Additional Responsibilities

• Serve as the main point of contact between the kitchen team and other organisational departments.
• Handle health and safety policies responsibly, including reporting and addressing maintenance issues promptly.
• Support catering operations for external events as required.
• Cover the full responsibilities of the Chef Manager where needed, which includes both back-of-house and front-of-house duties, such as service counter management and customer engagement.
• Assist with cash handling, record keeping, and lodging when necessary.
• Participate in team meetings and professional training sessions for continuous growth.

What You Bring to the Role

• 3 years Chef experience is required.
• A passion for food, leadership, and delivering exceptional dining experiences.
• Strong management skills to organise kitchen workflows efficiently while maintaining high standards.
• A commitment to hygiene, safety, and prioritising customer satisfaction.

Why Join Us? Here’s what we offer you:

• A competitive hourly rate of €18-€19 (DOE).
• A permanent, full-time role in a vibrant Dublin 2 location.
• Opportunities for professional development in a supportive and collaborative environment.
• The chance to contribute to a meaningful mission, providing high-quality service to benefit the community.

Apply Now! Are you ready to step into this dynamic Chef & Kitchen Duty Supervisor role? If you’re passionate about culinary leadership, building strong teams, and delivering exceptional customer service while working for an organisation with a positive mission, we’d love to hear from you.
Click “apply” today to send us your CV and join our team as a Chef & Kitchen Duty Supervisor in Dublin. Be part of an energetic, rewarding workplace where your skills make a difference in the community.