About Us
Master Chefs is a proudly Irish-owned company with over 30 years of experience setting standards in the food industry. We're passionate about sustainable practices and committed to supporting local producers.
Role Overview
Dexcom Stadium is a premier multi-use venue known for hosting sports matches, corporate functions, and community events. Home to Connacht Rugby team, the stadium prides itself on delivering exceptional food experiences—from daily café service to high-profile banquets and player-focused nutrition. We are seeking a dynamic, experienced Head Chef to lead all culinary operations across the stadium. This is a high-profile leadership role requiring innovation, precision, and a passion for quality.
Key Responsibilities
* Ensuring kitchen staff adhere to quality, hygiene and cleanliness standards
* Staying up-to-date with culinary trends and kitchen processes
* Oversee special hospitability events, corporate events and where necessary offer culinary instruction and demonstrate techniques
* Dealing with suppliers and ensuring quality goods
* Managing the inventory and ordering stock as needed
* Manage stock rotation
* Forecast supply needs and estimate costs
* Overseeing the maintenance of kitchen equipment and organising servicing/repairs
* To incorporate a Farm-to-Fork philosophy to life by sourcing ingredients from our own Ellen Farm and integrating local, seasonal, and sustainable produce into menu development and execution.
* Implement and manage HACCP training
* Working with budgets and targets
* Building and maintaining client relationships
* Manage and lead the kitchen team
* Rostering
* Maximize the productivity of the kitchen staff
* Collaborate with the Management Team
* Recruitment
What We're Looking For
. Minimum 5 years' experience in a similar role
· Ability to remain composed, professional, and solution-focused when managing high-pressure or challenging situations.
· Has the ambition to constantly improve & succeed in the role.
· Show willingness to work, learn everything possible during the period of employment.
· Communication and leadership skills.
· Mastery in delegating multiple tasks.
· Ability to spot and resolve problems efficiently.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to €55,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person