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Job Description- 7802085876465;-6.39947414398193;Foxhall House , Ferney Park , Monasterboice , Co. Louth , A92 Y2F3
€36,605 per annum – 39 hours per week
Permanent | Full Time
Biddos Street Food Limited is seeking to recruit an experienced Head Chef for its specialised Tex-Mex catering and mobile kitchen operation based in Drogheda, Co. Louth.
Location: Biddos Street Food (Preparation Kitchen)
Foxhall House, Ferney Park, Monasterboice, Drogheda, Co. Louth, A92 Y2F3
The role also involves catering and mobile food service operations at licensed trading and event locations within Co. Louth and surrounding areas.
Duties and Responsibilities: Lead and supervise all kitchen and food preparation operations
Prepare authentic Tex-Mex and Mexican-inspired cuisine from fresh ingredientsOversee preparation of handmade corn tortillas, sauces, marinades, salsas, and slow-cooked birria dishes
Prepare traditional corn tortillas from scratch using authentic preparation techniques and dough handling methods
Manage menu planning, recipe development, portion control, and quality assurance
Ensure HACCP and food safety compliance across all kitchen operations
Monitor stock levels, supplier orders, food storage, and inventory management
Coordinate staffing requirements for catering events and supervise temporary event kitchen staff
Train, direct, and oversee kitchen assistants and event-based catering staff during food preparation and service operations
Coordinate catering preparation and event-based food service operations
Maintain consistency, hygiene standards, and workflow management across all catering and mobile kitchen activities
Requirements: Minimum 5 years’ professional culinary experience in a Head Chef, Sous Chef, or senior kitchen management role
Strong experience in Tex-Mex, Mexican, Latin American, or international cuisineProven experience preparing fresh food from raw ingredients and managing complex food preparation processes
Experience preparing handmade corn tortillas using traditional methods
Experience with slow-cooked meat preparation, sauces, marinades, and professional kitchen workflow
Strong knowledge of HACCP procedures and food safety compliance
Experience supervising kitchen teams and coordinating catering staff during events
Excellent leadership, organisational and communication skills
Terms: Full-time permanent positionSalary: €36,605 per annum based on 39 hours per week
- Sector:
- Managerial