The LIBERTINE LOUNGE & LODGINGS
Head Chef Position Salary 50-60k
The Libertine opens this November in the heart of Dublin 8. The venue is prominently located on the edge of Portobello in the former Headline Bar and has been completely renovated top to toe. The Libertine will feature a traditional and intimate gastro pub incorporating 14 boutique hotel bedrooms. We're building a place where people come to make the most of their free time, offering craft beers, bold cocktails, natural wines, and food that's creative, seasonal, and rooted in Irish produce.
We are looking for a dedicated Head Chef who's ambitious, creative, and ready to play a leading role in one of Dublin's most exciting new openings.
The Role
* Create menus that showcase Irish ingredients with an Anglo-French flavour, designed to pair beautifully with our wine, beer, and cocktail lists.
* Lead and inspire your team from hiring and training to daily service.
* Manage the essentials: HACCP, stock, margins, and consistency across the board.
* Manage payroll and weekly/monthly rotas and anticipate peak trading times
* Collaborate procatively with all functions of the business and display greatintrapersonal skills
* Cook with imagination and detail, whether for pub regulars, a packed Saturday night,or inquisitive guests.
* Be part of a venue that people talk about and return to, because the food completesthe experience.The Ideal Candidate
* Experience as Head Chef or strong Senior Sous in a busy, quality-driven kitchen.
* Ambitious and creative, with a real passion for Irish produce and progressive cooking.
* Solid knowledge of menu development, costings, compliance, and staff management.
* Someone who knows and loves Dublin 8, and wants to be part of its food and drinkscene.
Who We Are
* We are an experienced team of hospitality operators ambitious to define a new standard in casual neighbourhood dining.
* See some of our previous locations
What We Offer
* A chance to lead the kitchen in one of Dublin's most anticipated openings.
* Competitive salary and performance incentives.
* Creative input within a clear, well-defined concept.
* The opportunity to build your reputation in one of the city's most vibrant neighborhoods
Sound like your kind of project?
Send us your CV and a short note about your vision for The Libertine kitchen to
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: Head Chef