Head Chef – Daytime

Excel Recruitment
📍 Kildare, County Kildare, Ireland 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 09, 2026

Job Description

Excel Recruitment is seeking a commercially focused Head Chef to lead culinary operations at a busy visitor attraction in Kildare. This is a strong opportunity to take ownership of a multi-outlet kitchen, delivering high-quality food at scale.

You will oversee kitchen performance, menu development, and team leadership in a fast-paced environment. This role suits a senior chef who enjoys driving standards and building a strong team culture.

Benefits of the Head Chef role

  • Competitive salary and package

  • Predominately daytime role

  • Increased annual leave with service

  • Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

  • Pension and life assurance

  • Complimentary meals on duty

  • Ongoing training and career progression opportunities

  • Retail, travel, and lifestyle discounts

  • Employee wellbeing supports and EAP

  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Requirements of the Head Chef

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    Job Details

    • Location Kildare, County Kildare
    • Job Type Full-time
    • Category Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers
    • Posted Date June 09, 2026
    • Application Deadline July 19, 2026