Chef for Café (Daytime Hours) Experienced chef required for a café in Ennistymon, Co. Clare. The café is under new management and will re-open in early March 2026, with paid training starting in February. We are seeking an enthusiastic chef to work alongside the head chef in a daytime café kitchen producing 100% fresh food daily, including sourdough, cakes, hot dishes and salads. Seasonal menu changes throughout the year. Requirements Experience working in restaurant kitchens or significant experience in a cheffing role. Good knowledge of seasonal produce and quality ingredients Ability to work independently and as part of a small team Baking experience an advantage but not essential Duties Kitchen and prep management Ordering and stock control HACCP implementation Training and basic staffing oversight Quality control Development of training and operations manuals Benefits Full-time, permanent position Short service hours. Daytime hours 1 weekend off per month €20 per hour (depending on experience) Friendly working environment Beautiful location, 5 minutes from the Atlantic Ocean Own transport required. CV must include references.
Assistant Manager Specialty Coffee Café We are launching a food and speciality coffee-focused café built around quality, consistency, and genuine hospitality. We are seeking an experienced and motivated assistant manager to lead our front-of-house team and help establish a strong operational foundation from day one. This is a hands-on leadership role within a small, quality-driven environment. You will work directly with the owner, who oversees the kitchen and overall business strategy, while you help manage the daily front-of-house operations. We are looking for someone who takes pride in standards, enjoys developing others, and understands that exceptional service is found in the details. The Role You will oversee the daily running of the café floor, ensuring smooth service, high specialty coffee standards, and a motivated team environment. Responsibilities Lead and supervise the front-of-house team in a friendly working environment. Train and develop baristas to premium specialty standards Assist with and manage weekly staff rosters Manage supplier ordering (coffee, milk, retail and FOH stock) Independently open and close the café Ensure consistency in espresso calibration and drink quality Maintain presentation, cleanliness and workflow standards Monitor stock levels and minimise waste Handle customer feedback professionally Develop and implementation of operational systems and standard operating procedures. About You Experience in a supervisory or assistant manager role within a café Strong specialty coffee knowledge and workflow management Confident leading a team and setting standards Highly organised and detail-oriented Calm, solution-focused and professional Passionate about hospitality and quality What We Offer Relaxed and friendly working environment. A leadership role in a new premium café Direct collaboration with the owner Opportunity to grow with the business Skills Specialty coffee expertise Team leadership and supervision Barista training and development Operational organisation Inventory and ordering management Customer service excellence Workflow and service efficiency Benefits Relaxed and friendly working environment. A leadership role in a new premium café Direct collaboration with the owner Opportunity to grow with the business Skills: Specialty coffee expertise Team leadership and supervision Barista training and development Operational organisation Inventory and ordering management Customer service excellence Workflow and service efficiency Benefits: Relaxed and friendly working environment. A leadership role in a new premium café Direct collaboration with the owner Opportunity to grow with the business
