Chef
Career Integrity & Compliance Audit Report
This vacancy has been independently reviewed by the OppaJob Transatlantic Career Intelligence Desk to confirm authentic direct employer recruiting, verify compensation transparency, and eliminate applicant processing fees.
Transatlantic Cost of Living & Purchasing Power Benchmark
Compare US ($) vs UK (£) Salary & Net Take-Home Pay
Calculate tax deductions, living costs, and purchasing power parity across US & UK metros.
Position Overview & Specifications
We at Lir restaurant are a team of passionate individuals, united by our love of food, drink and hospitality as a whole. Newly opened we have been named number 6 in the Sunday times best 100 restaurants in Ireland, and our ambitions don’t end there.
Working with the freshest fish directly from the boats, veg direct from our poly tunnels at Rhee River Organics and a carefully curated list of local suppliers, we have access to some of the best ingredients on the island and we feel a duty of care to treat them accordingly.
We operate a zero waste mentality and utilizing techniques both modern and traditional, we implement this on a daily basis, both front and back of house.
The team at Lir have previously worked at some of the best establishments both locally and further afield, and we’re looking to build our team with like minded individuals who, like us, view hospitality as a career and not a throwaway trade.
We are currently looking for kitchen team members of all experience levels to help us fulfill our ambitions. We prioritise a positive attitude over experience as we are willing to invest in and train all members of the team to the level required.
If you’d like the opportunity to learn whole fish and animal butchery, fermentation including sourdough, lacto fermenting and koji, preservation methods including smoking, curing and pickling, and utilization of more modern techniques then Lir is the place for you.
We only require passion and a positive hardworking attitude from individuals to be a part of the restaurant. We are serious about hospitality and creating a safe environment for people to reach their potential and grow within the team.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.50-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Night shift
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Coleraine: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Chef roles across Lir at Native Seafood's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £11 - £15 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
Explore Related Opportunities (United Kingdom)
Other high-paying verified positions matching your industry profile.
Principal Data Analytics Specialist
Senior Clinical Diagnostic Radiographer
Senior Site Reliability & Kubernetes Engineer (SRE)
Consultant Acute Care Physician (General Medicine)
Head of Cyber Security & Zero Trust Architecture
Apply for this Position
Receive high-paying General openings directly to your inbox.
