Fallon & Byrne is Dublin’s premier food destination and home to our bustling Foodhall, The Wine Cellar, The Dining Room and The Exchange. Fallon & Byrne is renowned for its dedication to quality, exceptional customer experiences and building community through food. With over 160 employees, we are committed to fostering a supportive and vibrant workplace culture that reflects our values of excellence, empathy, innovation, integrity and authenticity.

We are seeking an experienced Head Chef. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you will form an important part of the back of house team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Executive Chef in the day to day running of The Wine Cellar kitchen, ensuring smooth service and consistent high standards.

• Lead and motivate colleagues, delegating tasks effectively and promote a positive team culture.

• Supervise and participate in the preparation, cooking, and presentation of dishes, ensuring quality and consistency.

• Maintain food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, ensuring full compliance with HACCP and company policies.

• Providing guidance to junior chefs.

• Work collaboratively with front of house and management teams to ensure a seamless dining experience.

• Delivering commercial success and having responsibility for the profitability of the business unit with a key focus on labour costs and material inputs.

• Completing rosters, and completing all daily orders in line with kitchen budgets

• Liaising with the relevant companies for food orders.

• As well as other duties which may be assigned from time to time.

The Person

• Previous experience as a sous chef and preferably a culinary degree.

• Flexibility regarding working hours, particularly around weekends and stock delivery days.

• A passion for food and excellent knowledge.

• Understands food safety and hygiene standards (HACCP certification is a bonus)

• Outgoing, cheerful, friendly personality

• Embodies our values of excellence, empathy, integrity, innovation and authenticity

• Innovative in your approach to your role and not afraid to think outside the box

• Empathetic leader, with the ability to inspire others

• High attention to detail, same as a high standard of integrity, with sound judgement and a commitment to excellence.

Working with Fallon & Byrne

At Fallon & Byrne we are committed to surpassing our customers expectations. By joining our team, you will be part of a supportive and inspiring environment designed to help you achieve your best work. We offer abundant opportunities and the support needed to build an exceptional career across our diverse business specialisms.

What we offer:

In return for your dedication, you will receive:

• Salary in line with experience.

• The opportunity to work with a growing organisation with a growth mindset and a strong, dynamic leadership team

• The ability to move and grow within the business as it grows

• Opportunities for professional development

• A fun working environment with a great team around you

• Wellness programme

• Generous discounts on purchases in The Dining Room, Wine Cellar and Food Hall

• Subsidised meals on shift

• Company events and social gatherings

Fallon & Byrne is an equal opportunities employer. We believe that the values of our people set us apart. We celebrate diversity, champion equality and promote inclusion in our approach to everything we do. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, tastes and experiences. Your individuality is our strength.