Head CHEF at Good Day Deli

Good Day Deli is an award winning sustainable foods cafe serving a mix of local, seasonal and organic food with a commitment to sustainability in our food chain.

We’re looking for an experienced Head Chef with a proven record in service, menu development + seasonal planning, catering + events and sustainable practices.

You’ll work closely with the owners and strong team of chefs to evolve Good Day Deli, Nádúr Deli and Catering + Events.

This is a super opportunity for a driven chef who would love a change to mostly daytime hours, without compromising on the highest quality ingredients and standards and while also continuing to innovate + challenge themselves.

If you thrive in busy kitchens, love growth and new opportunities, are strong on service, systems and planning, are passionate about sourcing + using sustainable ingredients, we would love to hear from you. Good Day Deli has a very busy kitchen, with an experienced, committed and well organised team of accomplished chefs. Please only apply for the role if you have the relevant requirements.

This is a full time role with an immediate start.

You'll work with the best local + seasonal ingredients, work in a fast paced, professional kitchen, be part of a talented, respectful team, learn every day + contribute to plans for a progressive + always evolving business.

We are an award winning restaurant. We take great pride in serving unique + delicious dishes, with a total focus on sustainability + customer experience. We are super ambitious w big plans for the future!

Our ideal candidates has the following:

  • Demonstrated 3 years experience in a leadership role in a professional kitchen, managing kitchen operations, maintaining consistency in food quality, controlling costs, and ensuring smooth service during busy periods.

  • Creative with excellent skills in service, planning, preparation, presentation and operations.

  • Proven experience in menu development as well as catering + events.

  • A drive for high standards, maintaining excellent standards at all times.

  • Strong leadership and team management skills

  • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

  • Strong organisational and time management abilities

  • A passion for and commitment to contemporary food, provenance, sustainability, zero waste and high quality service.

  • Ability to work on own initiative and collaboratively in a tight knit and well organised team environment.

  • Excellent leadership, organisational and interpersonal skills.

  • Committed to sustainable practices and waste reduction.

  • Strong experience in HACCP, stock management and waste management.

  • Systems efficiency, organisation, planning, waste management and attention to detail.

  • Focused and agile chef with an ability to adapt.

The benefits of working with Good Day Deli include:

  • An opportunity to lead in a progressive, award-winning team (e.g. Sunday Times Top 100 Restaurants 2026, Irish Examiner Top 100 2026)

  • Excellent payment package for the right candidate.

  • Excellent tips, received weekly.

  • Attractive working hours (mainly daytime).

  • 2 weeks off at Christmas.

  • Annual performance bonus.

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • An innovative, progressive approach to food with local, seasonal and organic ingredients to work with.

  • Room to be creative and contribute to growth plans of an innovative, growing business across 2 locations as well as catering and events.

  • A dynamic, focused team and positive, respectful work environment.

  • Educational and demo opportunities.

  • An ethos of sustainability and direct relationships with producers.

  • Gorgeous Cork City location (and lovely customers).

Please send your CV and Cover Letter to clare@gooddaydeli.ie for immediate consideration.

BARISTA at Nádúr Deli

We have a super exciting opportunity for an experienced BARISTA to join our team at Nádúr Deli.

If you love serving the best quality coffee + drinks, thrive in a fast paced environment, are passionate about customer service + sustainability, are organised + a multitasking whizz and are solution + systems focused we would love to hear from you.

A successful candidate will also require experience in front of house waiting. This position will begin in May 2026.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who loves coffee + hospitality and wants to advance their experience by growing with us. You'll also be working with the best natural wines, herbal teas + craft beers, creating house sodas as well as serving up the tastiest brunches in Cork!

As part of this role you will oversee the bar operations, plan coffee events, develop new drink ideas, partake in local and national coffee competitions, and create content for our social media in collaboration w other team members. Two years of experience as a barista in a busy business is essential for the role. We've big plans + require longer term commitment so that you can grow with us!

Great rate of pay, excellent tips, fun + professional team, the best products + ingredients, gorgeous location, training + upskilling, lunches, coffees, team events and more!

The Benefits of Working with Good Day Deli

  • Room to be creative and contribute to growth plans of a new developing business, with a new site opening in 2024.

  • Excellent tips (received weekly)

  • Attractive working hours (mainly daytime)

  • 2 Weeks Off at Christmas

  • Lunch + coffees provided daily

  • Cycle to Work Scheme

  • Annual Bonus

  • An innovative, progressive approach to hospitality.

  • Room to be creative and contribute to growth plans of a new developing business.

  • Educational and demo opportunities

  • An ethos of sustainability and direct relationships with producers

  • A dynamic team and positive, respectful work environment

  • Fun team parties and events

If this sounds like an exciting role for you, please contact clare@gooddaydeli.ie with your Cover Letter and CV.

 

Experienced Waiter/waitress

JOIN OUR FRONT OF HOUSE TEAM!

We’re looking for a hospitality whizz to join us in providing a unique and special escape for our guests at Good Day Deli 🌿

We offer great opportunities for experienced waiters/ waitresses who are passionate about hospitality and the environment and love working with good food, lovely customers + a fun team. Our cafe also has some of the best views in Cork City, from the gorgeous gardens of Nano Nagle Place.

We are looking for committed team members with at least 3 years experience in a fast paced cafe environment, who are friendly, hard-working, energetic, efficient and have great restaurant awareness. Experience in managing your own busy section and providing excellent customer service at all times is paramount. A willingness to grow with our business and work on the weekends is essential. Occasional evenings will also be required.

We offer great terms, a positive working atmosphere and a gorgeous location. With commitment, we provide opportunities to grow within the company.

Full time position available. Please only apply if you have the required experience.

If this sounds right for you, please send your CV with details of your relevant experience to clare@gooddaydeli.ie