We are now recruiting for the role of Head Chef to join our established culinary team at The K Club.A UNIQUE RESORTThe K Club is a truly captivating leisure destination secreted away in lush Irish countryside - yet on Dublin's doorstep - we are a unique resort, a renowned place of celebration, with a spirited history that spans hundreds of years. Across the 550 acres of our stunning resort we offer a tremendous variety of career opportunities.HEAD CHEFThis is a sparkling opportunity for someone with the right focus and customer know-how to take the helm alongside one of Ireland's most trailblazing hospitality teams. This role will take on responsibility for the culinary offering within The K Club Hotel, including our flagship restaurant - The Barton.At The K Club, we encourage all of our team members when introducing their own ideas, insights and innovations to their respective roles; we want you to embrace the trailblazing spirit we are renowned for. We also support our team members in pro-actively bringing our brand principles to life on a daily basis. If this sounds like a place where you could shine, we want to talk to you.Here's how you'll bring the K Club's trailblazing vision to life:To lead and manage the Hotel's culinary teamTo liaise with the Executive Chef with regard to menu suggestions, operational issues and the day to day operations of the Kitchen.To be responsible for all food service from the Kitchen including public areas and Hotel function space.To respond to and handle guest problems and complaints.To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.To be aware of all financial budgets and goals.To ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.Ensure that the Department's overall operational budgets are strictly adhered too.Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas, whilst adhering to operational deadlines.Ensure that all relevant banquet set-ups are prepared ahead of guest's arrival and in adherence with company standards.To ensure that all food products received into the Kitchen are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.To assist with the monthly stock takes in the KitchenEnsure that all kitchen operations manuals are prepared and updated.Ensure that rosters are entered and updated in the Time and Attendance as required by the company and the payroll deadlines are met.To work in close conjunction with the Food and Beverage Director and Executive Chef, to create a yearly marketing Plan for the outlet.This is how we see you:Previous experience in a similar role is essentialStrong leadership skills with the ability to work as a teamA genuine passion for foodQualification in culinary arts, or similar is desiredExtensive knowledge of good food handling, food standards, and presentationCompetence in all aspects of kitchen budgeting to include costing and menu planning, labour costing and waste managementExperience in HACCP maintenanceWhat's on offer?Staff transport to and from work outside public transport hours within the local areaOngoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmesFantastic opportunities to progress your careerMonthly recognition programmeMonthly service charge paymentBike to Work schemeDiscounted local gym membershipEmployee Assistance ProgrammeSocial eventsUniformMeals while on dutyDiscounts on stays at the resort and on Food & Beverage for you and your family and friendsLife AssuranceData RetentionPlease note that all applications and CVs submitted for a role at The K Club will be kept on file for a period of 12 months.Should you not wish for your data to be held following the closure of the application process then we would ask that you please make a note of this when submitting your application.The Human Resources TeamThe K Club