Head Chef

Club Catering Ireland is a premier hospitality partner specializing in members' club catering across Ireland. We manage the diverse culinary footprints of prestigious Golf and Rugby clubs. Our operations balance a wide variety of member dining options, ranging from casual daily bar food and post-match team platters to traditional Sunday carveries, and high-profile annual Captain's Dinners.We are seeking a versatile, highly skilled Head Chef who understands the distinct culture of private member clubs and can deliver consistent culinary excellence across multiple formats.Key Responsibilities

Diverse Menu Delivery: Design and execute menus tailored specifically to club sub-cultures—including casual bar menus, athletic post-match platters, member-favorite Sunday carveries, and premium fine dining for formal club galas.

Cost & Budget Control: Oversee all kitchen financial metrics. Drive profitability by managing strict portion controls, minimizing waste, optimizing local supplier relationships, and hitting target gross profit (GP) margins.

Team Leadership & Development: Recruit, mentor, and schedule kitchen teams. Foster an efficient, organized, and collaborative kitchen environment capable of adapting to varying sports fixtures and club schedules.

HACCP & Compliance: Maintain total compliance with all Environmental Health (EHO) and Food Safety (HACCP) standards, ensuring all daily logs, cleaning diaries, and safety paperwork are perfectly kept.

Member & Committee Relations: Act as a professional face of Club Catering Ireland. Interface directly with club committees, adapt to member preferences, and seamlessly manage specific dietary requirements.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Proven Experience: Minimum 5+ years of experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a sports club, private members' club, high-volume hotel, or premium multi-site catering environment.
• Culinary Credentials: Recognised professional culinary qualifications (QQI Level 6/7 or equivalent) and advanced HACCP/Food Safety certification.
• Adaptable Leadership: Exceptional organizational and communication skills, with a track record of handling high-pressure match days, tournament weekends, and formal evening banquets smoothly.
• Mobility: Full, clean driving licence and access to a personal vehicle, as commuting across assigned club properties may be necessary.
• Flexibility: Willingness to work a flexible rota dictated by club fixtures, weekend tournaments, and seasonal evening events.

What We Offer

• Competitive Base: Starting salary of €45,000 per annum, with room for review based on portfolio growth.
• Performance Bonuses: Financial incentives directly tied to achieving kitchen GP targets and maintaining positive member feedback.
• Work-Life Balance: Structured rotas designed around fixed sports seasons and pre-scheduled club calendars to help protect personal time.
• Career Growth: Join a fast-growing national group with strong opportunities to influence brand menus and expand into regional leadership roles.
• Pay: €45,000.00-€50,000.00 per year

Benefits

• Bike to work scheme
• Company pension
• Employee assistance program
• Food allowance
• On-site parking

Ability to commute/relocate

County Louth: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience

members club catering: 5 years (required)

Language

English (required)

Licence/Certification

A Driving Licence (required)

Work authorisation

Ireland (required)

Location

County Louth (preferred)

Willingness to travel

75% (preferred)

Work Location: In person