Nights Head Chef - Corporate Catering

Night Head Chef - Corporate Catering Facility

Location: Leixlip, Co. Kildare

Salary: €50,960 per annum

We are currently recruiting for an experienced and motivated Night Head Chef to lead the culinary operation within a busy corporate catering facility in Leixlip.

This is an excellent opportunity for a strong kitchen leader who is passionate about food quality, team development, and delivering exceptional catering services in a professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the night shift kitchen operation.
• Plan, prepare, and deliver high-quality food to company standards.
• Supervise, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with all food safety, HACCP, health and safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Manage stock control, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives.
• Maintain high standards of presentation, consistency, and customer satisfaction.
• Support menu development and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Work closely with management to ensure efficient service delivery.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume catering, hospitality, or food service environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent knowledge of food safety and HACCP procedures.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong organisational and communication skills.
• Relevant culinary qualifications are desirable.

Working Hours

This role operates predominantly on a Monday to Friday basis, offering an excellent work-life balance compared to traditional hospitality environments. However, flexibility is required during peak business periods, holidays, and special events to meet operational requirements.

Package

• Competitive salary of €50,960 per annum
• Stable corporate catering environment
• Career development opportunities
• Supportive management team
• Work-life balance with primarily weekday scheduling

If you are an ambitious culinary professional seeking your next leadership opportunity, we would love to hear from you.