Role: Head Chef
Location: County Clare, Ireland
Salary: €70,000-€80,000 per annum, depending on experience
Work Schedule: Seasonal – February – December
Accommodation: Available
Start Date: February 2027
Overview and Opportunity
Achieve Hospitality is delighted to be partnering with a a prestigious independent luxury country-house hotel in County Clare, renowned for exceptional hospitality, award-winning dining and a strong focus on seasonal, locally sourced produce. Recognised with a MICHELIN Key, this is an exciting opportunity to join an intimate, quality-led operation.They are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their culinary vision in 2027.
This exceptional independent property is renowned for its high standards, outstanding guest experience and strong culinary reputation, with a focus on seasonal, locally sourced Irish produce.
This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious Head Chef to take overall responsibility for the kitchen operation and play a key role in the continued development of the property’s culinary offering.
Job Description
The successful candidate will lead the kitchen brigade, ensuring consistently high standards across food quality, presentation and service.
Working closely with the senior management team, you will develop seasonal menus, champion local produce and ensure the kitchen operates efficiently and commercially, whilst maintaining an exceptional guest experience.
The role will suit a hands-on, creative chef who enjoys working with excellent produce and is passionate about developing both food and people.
Role Responsibilities
- Lead and manage the kitchen team on a day-to-day basis.
- Develop seasonal menus showcasing high-quality Irish produce.
- Maintain exceptional standards of food preparation, presentation and service.
- Recruit, train and develop the kitchen brigade.
- Manage food costs, GP, stock control and supplier relationships.
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety and health & safety standards.
- Work closely with Front of House and senior management to deliver an outstanding guest experience.
- Maintain a positive, professional and collaborative kitchen environment.
- Support the continued development of the property’s culinary identity and reputation.
Candidate Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef, Executive Chef or senior Sous Chef.
- Background within luxury hotels, fine dining, Michelin, AA Rosette or comparable quality-led operations.
- Strong technical ability and menu development experience.
- Passion for seasonal, local and high-quality produce.
- Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen brigade.
- Strong commercial understanding, including food costs and GP.
- Excellent knowledge of HACCP and food safety.
- Hands-on leadership style with excellent communication skills.
- Creative, organised and committed to maintaining exceptionally high standards.
Benefits
- €70,000 – €80,000 salary, depending on experience.
- Accommodation available
- Opportunity to lead the culinary operation of a prestigious independent property.
- Excellent quality of life in beautiful County Clare.
- Opportunity to develop and shape the property’s culinary offering.
- Seasonal working environment with an established and passionate team.
How to Apply
To apply, please send your CV/resume to: laura.iveson@achievehospitality.com
