Head Chef - Leopardstown

Head Chef – Leopardstown

Head Chef up to €60000 + Benefits

Levy | Horse Racing Ireland 

The Role 

As Head Chef at Leopardstown, you will lead the culinary vision and day-to-day food operations across the racecourse. Working with Levy’s market-leading food philosophy, you’ll be responsible for delivering outstanding quality dishes across one of Ireland’s top racecourses. 

Key Responsibilities (including but not limited to) 

Culinary Leadership & Strategy 

• Lead the overall culinary  team in line with Levy standards and brand values.
• Develop menus that are innovative, commercially sound and operationally scalable for large-volume events.
• Drive continuous improvement, creativity and food innovation across all offers.

Operational Excellence 

• Oversee kitchen operations at one of Ireland’s premium racecourse.
• Ensure consistent delivery of high-quality food, presentation and service at scale.
• Plan and resource kitchens effectively to meet fluctuating event demands.

People Leadership & Development 

• Lead, motivate and develop a growing kitchen team.
• Build a strong talent pipeline through training, mentoring and succession planning.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performance kitchen culture.

Financial & Commercial Control 

• Work closely with senior kitchen team to manage food costs, gross profit, labour and stock management.
• Assist in purchasing, supplier relationships and cost control in line with Levy and Compass Group standards.
• Drive waste reduction and sustainable practices across the operation.

Food Safety, Compliance & Standards 

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, health &safety and HACCP requirements.
• Maintain audit readiness and up hold Levy’s quality and safety standards at all times.
• Ensure all equipment, kitchens and storage areas are maintained to the highest standards.

Stakeholder Collaboration 

• Work closely with the operations managers to deliver seamless event experiences.
• Support client tastings, menu presentations and bespoke event proposals.
• Represent Levy and HRI with professionalism at all times.

About You 

Essential 

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Sous Chef within a large-scale, high-volume environment.
• Strong background in fine dining restaurant or similar venue.
• Exceptional leadership and people-management skills.
• Strong and proven cost and margin control.
• In-depth knowledge of food safety, HACCP and compliance.

Desirable 

• Experience working within a premium fine dining restaurant e.g. Michelin standard.
• Track record of menu innovation and culinary development.

What We’re Looking For 

• A confident, visible leader who leads from the front.
• Calm under pressure and highly organised.
• Passionate about food, people and delivering excellence at scale.
• Flexible to meet the demands of a busy events calendar

Why Join Levy at HRI? 

• Work at Ireland’s leading racecourses.
• Be part of Levy, a global and award-winning hospitality brand.
• Exposure to a diverse and high-profile events calendar.
• Clear opportunities for development and progression within Compass Group.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

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