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Head Chef

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    GENERATOR PROPERTIES DUBLIN LIMITED
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    Ref: #JOB-2459623
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    Generator Dublin, Smithfield Square, Dublin 7, D07 F2VF
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    No of positions: 1
  • Image Part Time
    Paid Position
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    40 hours per week
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    37000.00 Euro Annually
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    Published On: 22 Jul 2026
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    Closing On: 19 Aug 2026

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy. 


We need an exceptional and passionate foodie to join & lead our kitchen team as Head Chef. If you are an inspiring leader and communicator, a people person through and through and have a genuine desire to be part of something big then your journey should start here. The Head Chef will take full control of the kitchen & help us to create an unforgettable experience. Be a part of Europe’s fastest moving, ground-breaking, lifestyle & hospitality brand.

Being yourself is the key to bringing the Generator story and brand to life.

You will find Generator Dublin in the hip Smithfield neighbourhood, adjacent to the Jameson Distillery, just a short walk from Temple Bar. The hostel’s open social spaces and café and bar, with its reclaimed wood, exposed brickwork and original stonework, give the place an unruffled industrial feel.

Duties -
To take control, accountability and ownership of the management of the kitchen and its daily operations
Control and direct the food preparation process and other relative activities
Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations with the courage to try something different and deliver innovative, locally inspired food & beverage offerings appropriate to the guest community
Monitoring and controlling stock levels
Work within the departmental budget figures, maximising revenue and minimising expenditure
Produce departmental forecasts as required and communicate figures to the team to aid their understanding of the business and the importance of their contribution to the business success
To set up control systems to ensure that all goods received into the kitchen are checked against delivery notes and those delivery notes are checked against invoices
Know all statutory legislation and ensure H&S, food hygiene and Fire Safety compliance
Operate a clean hygienic kitchen at all times
Keep up to date with local food trends
Coach and lead the team in such a manner that our guests receive an exceptional level of service and want to return
To ensure that training needs are adequately identified and development plans for staff are kept updated
Ensure that the team is constantly improving their product knowledge to maximize revenue and the service provided

Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description.
Requirements - 
Love cooking
Be creative, innovative & love great food
Always keep cool under pressure
Show commerciality with a strong passion for driving revenue
Understand stock-control and keep costs to a minimum
Be a ‘people person’, social and always love our guests
Like getting your hands dirty, wherever, whenever, because you will
Be an excellent communicator and leader
Available to work when needed
Applicants must be legally entitled to work within Ireland and the EU.
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Career Level

  • Managerial

Candidate Requirements

Essential Desirable

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