We are recruiting an experienced Head Chef for a very well-known 4* Hotel in Cork. As Head Chef you will take charge of the kitchen for all Restaurant and Lounge / daytime food service. The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for creativity, bringing the Hotel on a Culinary journey and have experience in leading a hardworking team in a busy kitchen. This role requires an award winning Chef, someone who is creative, vibrant with a real edge to their menu planning with the ability to shape the F&B offering and helping make the hotel a culinary destination for locals and hotel guests. Summary of Key activities Working closely with the Executive Chef you will be be responsible for the everyday management of a fast-paced Kitchen team Design menus that enhance customers culinary experience whilst maintaining a high standard of quality and consistency for Hotel Restaurant, Lounge, Afternoon Tea. Identifying future trends, respect the seasons and champion local produce when menu planning Driving sales and maintaining a high level of standards throughout the Kitchen including all aspects of Food preparation Ensure that all food preparation is in accordance with regulatory guidelines Strong financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting including robust plans for waste management Establishes food presentation techniques and quality standards To ensure HACCP procedures are followed accordingly to the companys Food Safety Management policies Ensuring quality control measures and hygiene systems are always maintained. Monitor standards, cost control, stock rotation and general efficiency of the kitchen Oversee ordering of equipment or ingredients according to menu cycles and identified shortages Hiring, training, mentoring and managing kitchen staff Foster a climate of cooperation and respect between co-workers Manage the busy service periods and produce a consistantly high standard of food. Practice strong financial management including menu costings, food margin control and labour cost control Achieving operational objectives through requisitioning or purchasing supplies and equipment Coordiate with Executive Chef and Human Resources to ensure all administrative requirements are being followed by all teams and are compliant and correctly maintained in line with company policy & procedures. Skills and experience A minimum of 3 years Head Chef experience in award winning 4/5* Hotel. Creative, innovative, and extremely well organised. Exceptional Culinary skills with a creative edge Excellent kitchen management skills with a strong presence in the kitchen Establishes food presentation techniques and quality standards Strong leadership skills to manage and direct a large team Strong creativity, passion and innovation when creating new menus and recipes Previous Kitchen Management experience in the local market is a plus Up to date with current health food trends as well as forward thinking for future trend opportunities. Ability to manage rotating menus, Private Dining and hospitality requirements across multiple outlets including Afternoon Tea Lounge, Restaurant and Hotel Bar Able to produce high quality food whilst being financially astute. Ability to recruit, train and retain a solid team around you who will commit fully to your vision. Excellent communication. leadership and succession planning skills Applicants require current legal status to live and work in Ireland without restrictions To apply for this role please forward current Resume in MS Word format to Remember to include details for 2/3 professional Referees we can contact on your behalf Skills: Standards and service Kitchen Management Bistro Restaurant bar Food Menu development HACCP Restaurant Specialist Benefits: Meal Allowance / Canteen Paid holidays Car parking