We're hiring a hands-on Head Chef to lead a premium, high-volume takeaway site.We operate at the top end of the market: everything is made in house, fresh, and built around consistency, speed and quality. This is a kitchen first leadership role, with oversight of the full service line, not a traditional FOH manager job. FOH is a streamlined takeaway model your team are catering assistants handling POS and service; you set the pace, standards and service flow on shift.What you'll be responsible forKitchen leadershipOwn kitchen standards end-to-end: prep systems, service execution, pace and consistencyRecipe compliance, portion control, training and daily quality checksOrdering, stock rotation, waste control and delivery checksFood GP protection through systems, not guessworkHACCP compliance, cleanliness routines, audit readinessService line & FOH oversightSet the pace on the line: speed, flow, pass, and order accuracyLead the full team on shift and keep standards tightEnsure POS and order-taking is done correctly and consistentlyCustomer standards and recovery when needed (quick fixes, no drama)Maintain front-of-house cleanliness, presentation, and basic routinesWhat we're looking forProven Head Chef / Senior Sous experience in high-volume QSR / takeaway / fast casualYou can run a system: prep discipline, speed, consistency, and clean executionStrong commercial instincts: portioning, waste, ordering control, stock accuracyComfortable leading a mixed-skill team and setting the tempo on shiftHigh standards on cleanliness, organisation and accountabilityWhat you'll getBase salary + KPI-based bonus (performance-led)Real influence in a business planning to expandThe chance to build the site playbook and set standards for future locationsA fast-moving, quality-driven environment where standards aren't negotiableJob Types: Full-time, PermanentPay: From €37,000.00 per yearBenefits:Employee discountOn-site parkingAbility to commute/relocate:Limerick, County Limerick: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)Application question(s):Tell us why you think this role suits you?Experience:Head Chef/Sous Chef: 2 years (preferred)Work authorisation:Ireland (preferred)Work Location: In person