Foodservice Development Chef

Location Dublin
Discipline: Commercial
Job type: Permanent
Salary: €38000 - €40000 per annum
Contact name: Peter Barry

Contact email: peter.barry@principlehr.com
Job ref: 36372
Published: 17 days ago

Development Chef - Foodservice (South Dublin & South Leinster)

📍 South Dublin / South Leinster
🚗 Company Vehicle | Field-Based Role

Do you enjoy working with food but want something different from the day-to-day pressures of a kitchen?

We're hiring a Development Chef for a growing foodservice supplier supporting deli counters, cafés, fast-food outlets and catering businesses across South Dublin and Leinster.

This is a customer-facing role where you'll work directly with chefs, deli managers and foodservice operators, helping them get the best from a range of food products through demonstrations, menu ideas and practical support.

What you'll be doing:

  • Visiting customer sites across South Dublin and Leinster
  • Demonstrating food preparation, presentation and serving ideas
  • Supporting new product launches and menu development
  • Working with chefs and deli managers to improve quality and consistency
  • Sharing practical ideas to help customers maximise product performance
  • Building strong relationships with foodservice customers

What we're looking for:

  • Chef, Sous Chef, Deli Manager or similar foodservice background
  • Strong customer-facing experience
  • Comfortable presenting ideas and working directly with customers
  • Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards
  • Full driving licence
  • Based within South Dublin or the wider South Leinster region

Why apply?

  • Get out from behind the pass while staying close to food
  • Variety, autonomy and customer interaction
  • Join a growing and established foodservice business
  • Company vehicle provided