Head Chef, Dublin Pike

DI FONTAINE'S, 22 Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2, D02 NF24

Job Description Wundore Limited t/a DiFontaine’s Pizzeria is seeking to recruit a skilled and experienced Head Chef to assume full responsibility for kitchen leadership, culinary production oversight, and regulatory compliance within our established Dublin-based artisan restaurant located 22 Parliament Street, Temple Bar, Dublin 2. 39hrs perweek €36,605 per annum (Full‑Time) Contract Type: Permanent. This role requires a minimum of 5 years’ experience in a senior chef or kitchen leadership position.

Key Responsibilities

Assume full responsibility for day‑to‑day kitchen management and operational oversight

Plan and supervise daily food production and preparation schedules

Oversee dough production processes, fermentation cycles, and baking operations

Lead, supervise, and train kitchen staff to maintain structured workflow

Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety legislation

Manage supplier coordination, procurement, stock control and cost management

Monitor quality assurance and maintain consistency in food standards

Implement kitchen organisation systems and performance standards

Coordinate with management regarding operational planning and service execution

Essential Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ experience in a senior chef or Head Chef role

Demonstrated experience managing kitchen operations and supervising staff

Strong knowledge of HACCP compliance and food safety systems

Experience overseeing structured food production processes

Proven leadership, organisational, and decision‑making ability

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