Chef.

Chef Job Description

Location: Whelans Pubs (Various locations )

Reports To: General Manager / Kitchen Manager

About Whelans Pubs

At Whelans Pubs, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional food, outstanding hospitality, and creating memorable experiences for every guest. As part of our growing Irish-owned pub group, we’re looking for talented chefs who thrive in a fast-paced kitchen and take pride in producing consistently high-quality dishes.

The Role

As a Chef at Whelans Pubs, you’ll play a key role in delivering fresh, delicious food while maintaining the highest standards of quality, cleanliness, and food safety. You’ll work as part of a supportive kitchen team, helping create an enjoyable dining experience for every customer.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, cook, and present dishes to company specifications.

Maintain consistently high food quality and presentation standards.

Ensure food is served promptly during busy service periods.

Follow all food hygiene, HACCP, and allergen procedures.

Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.

Monitor stock levels and minimise waste through effective stock rotation.

Assist with deliveries and ensure correct storage of food.

Work collaboratively with the front-of-house team to deliver excellent guest experiences.

Support menu changes and seasonal promotions.

Assist in training and developing junior kitchen team members when required.

What We’re Looking For

Previous experience working as a Chef in a busy kitchen.

Passion for producing fresh, high-quality food.

Excellent organisational and time management skills.

Ability to remain calm under pressure.

Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations.

A positive attitude with excellent teamwork skills.

Flexible approach to working evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Desirable

Level 2 Food Safety Certificate.

Experience in high-volume pub, restaurant, or hospitality environments.

Knowledge of allergen management and HACCP procedures.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly pay or salary.

Flexible working patterns.

Career progression opportunities across our growing pub group.

Ongoing training and development.

Staff discounts across Whelans Pubs.

Company pension (where eligible).

A supportive and friendly team environment.

Opportunities to develop your culinary skills and progress into senior kitchen roles.

Our Values

At Whelans Pubs, everything we do is built around three core values:

People • Standards • Fun

If you’re passionate about great food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to be part of a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, we’d love to hear from you.