Who Are We?
Malone’s is an authentic Irish-owned and operated hospitality business, expanding rapidly across new locations. We’re built on community: great people, great hospitality, and the kind of place that feels like the local, wherever you are. Expect sports, live music, good food, good company, and plenty of good craic.
The Role
We’re opening Malone’s Dundee and we’re looking for a hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen for launch and beyond.
Salary: £32,000–£35,000 (DOE)
You’ll work closely with the General Manager and Ops Manager to deliver a consistent, high-quality food offer that supports a busy venue with strong standards, creativity, and a kitchen team you’re proud of.
What you’ll be doing
- Leading the kitchen for the opening of Malone’s Dundee and setting standards from day one
- Recruiting, training and developing the opening BOH team (including chefs and KP)
- Menu design, execution and development in line with the Malone’s brand
- Managing day-to-day kitchen operations: prep, service, cleanliness and food safety
- Delivering consistent quality, portion control and presentation
- Stock control, ordering, supplier management and wastage reduction
- Building rotas and managing labour efficiently while protecting standards
- Ensuring compliance with HACCP, allergen procedures, and all food safety requirements
Who we’re looking for
- Proven experience as a Head Chef (or strong Sous Chef ready to step up) in a busy hospitality venue
- Strong leadership style: calm, organised, and hands-on during service
- High standards around cleanliness, food safety and consistency
- Good commercial awareness: GP, wastage, labour and ordering discipline
- Ability to recruit, train and retain a reliable kitchen team
- A team player who works well with FOH to deliver a great overall guest experience
What you can expect
- £32,000–£35,000 salary (DOE)
- Achievable bonus paid quarterly
- The chance to lead a new opening kitchen and build your own team
- Development opportunities as Malone’s continues to grow
Pay: £32,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
