WELCOME TO CHEFRECRUITMENT.IE

Recruitment across Ireland for employers and job seekers

Chef Recruitment was established in 2013 to provide professional recruitment support to the hospitality and catering industries across Ireland. Today, we deliver a nationwide service, specialising in permanent chef recruitment for the hotel, industrial, and contract catering sectors.

Our approach is built on a simple principle: chefs recruiting chefs. Led by Austin Lawrence, our team combines recruitment expertise with real kitchen understanding. With decades of hands-on industry experience—including senior kitchen leadership—we know what employers are looking for in terms of standards, pace, reliability, and team fit. That practical insight allows us to move beyond box-ticking and focus on placing chefs who can genuinely succeed in the role and contribute long-term.

Permanent chef recruitment, done properly

We support employers with permanent hiring across a wide range of kitchen roles, from junior positions through to senior leadership, including:

Commis Chef, Chef de Partie, Sous Chef, Head Chef
Pastry Chefs and specialist roles
Senior kitchen leadership and multi-site appointments (where applicable)

We work closely with each client to understand the day-to-day reality of the kitchen—covers, style of service, team structure, and expectations—so we can identify candidates who match both the technical requirements and the culture of the operation.

A nationwide service for busy kitchens

Whether you’re hiring for a city-centre hotel, an industrial catering site, or a contract catering operation, we recruit across Ireland. Our process is designed to be efficient and clear:

Role brief and requirements
Targeted search and candidate screening
Shortlist presentation
Interview coordination and offer support
Follow-up to ensure a smooth start

Kitchen management consultancy

In addition to recruitment, we also offer kitchen management consultancy for businesses looking to strengthen operations—supporting areas such as:

Staffing structure and rota planning
Workflow and kitchen efficiency
Hiring strategy and role design
Day-to-day management support and practical guidance

If you need a permanent chef hire and want a recruitment partner that understands the realities of kitchen life, Chef Recruitment provides a responsive, knowledgeable service—nationwide, and built around industry experience.