Job Summary
  • Cork
  • Permanent
  • 2nd November 2026
  • —
  • Ref ID: LR52058

Job Description

Chef / Kitchen Leader

Cork City Centre

Permanent, Full Time

Salary: Depending on experience

Here at Osborne, we are currently working with client who are looking for an experienced Chef / Kitchen Leader to join their Cork team.

This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who genuinely enjoys food, takes pride in standards and knows how to keep a busy kitchen running smoothly.

You’ll be leading from the front, supporting and developing the kitchen team, maintaining food safety and quality standards, and helping make sure every shift runs to plan.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Leading and supporting the kitchen team during busy service
  • Managing prep, portioning, presentation and food quality
  • Maintaining strong HACCP, allergen and food safety standards
  • Overseeing stock rotation, FIFO, waste and COGS
  • Making sure SOPs and kitchen procedures are followed
  • Training, coaching and developing team members
  • Monitoring standards and giving regular feedback
  • Supporting the Restaurant Leader with the day-to-day running of the kitchen

What we’re looking for:

  • Currently working in a kitchen leadership or supervisory role
  • Strong HACCP, allergen and food safety knowledge
  • Confident leading and developing a team
  • Highly organised with strong prep and stock management skills
  • Comfortable working in a fast paced kitchen environment
  • Good knife skills and a genuine interest in food quality Clear communicator with a positive, hands-on approach
  • Someone who wants to learn, progress and grow within the business


This would suit someone who enjoys being part of the operation, likes helping a team perform well and wants to develop their career with a growing hospitality business.

If you’d like to hear more, feel free to message me directly for a confidential chat.

For more information, please apply through the link provided for the attention of Liva or call Osborne on(01 6384400 or 212 242 7234) or email liva.rigava@osborne.ie If you are interested in finding out more about the above role and would like to be considered other suitable roles that we may have available for your skill set – please attach your CV via the link provided. Please submit your updated CV in Word Format. If you are living in Ireland and hold a valid work permit, we would love to hear from you, if however, you do not hold a valid work permit unfortunately we will not be in a position to assist you with your job search. 
Osborne are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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    Job Summary
    • Cork
    • Permanent
    • 2nd November 2026
    • —
    • Ref ID: LR52058