· We are seeking a talented, experienced Head Chef with flair and imagination at a popular 4* Hotel in Cork
· You will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a such a leadership role.
· Hours vary, but a typical shift pattern includes days, evenings and weekend hours
· We offer a generous, competitive salary based on experience.
· We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, carparking and other benefits
· Hotel is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About the Role
· Working with the Executive Chef you will be be responsible for the effective management of the Kitchen for the greatest enjoyment of the guests and the maximum profit contribution to the hotel.
· Responsibility for managing the smooth and efficient operation of the Kitchens to ensure the Hotel’s reputation for food quality is maintained always.
· Ensuring the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food is always to the standards required by the Hotel and its guests.
· Creating and preparing new and innovative menus.
· Contributing to the development of the hotel’s business plan, projects and initiatives in order to develop the hotel’s business and market position.
· With Exec Chef you have accountability for managing the culinary budget and controlling all kitchen expenditure.
· Ensuring Company policies relating to stock management and stock ordering are implemented and monitored, taking appropriate action to resolve problems.
· Ensuring the hotel complies with all matters relating to HACCP Plan, food hygiene regulations, environmental health laws and all other relevant legislation.
· Ensuring the security of the kitchen and storage areas is maintained at all times.
· Ensuring all kitchen employees receive appropriate training, coaching and development to meet the required Company standard.
· Ensuring quality standards and procedures are fully understood, implemented and regularly reviewed, and that formal and informal feedback is delivered to ensure continual improvement.
· To manage and motivate employees through effective communication, training and development in accordance with company policies and relevant employment legislation, ensuring HR procedures are followed.
· Conducting team meetings on a regular basis to communicate standards required, targets and company information.
· To assist with the recruitment, selection and utilization of kitchen employees to achieve the optimum use of employee resource in line with business peaks and troughs.
· Ensuring all kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained and
presented to the Company standard.
· Working effectively with management colleagues across departments to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
· Any other duties as required.
About You
· We would love you to be a passionate, inspiring leader, with similar previous experience gained within a quality Hotel establishment
· Candidates must currently have the right to Work in Ireland without restrictions
· Must have min 3 years previous experience as a Senior Sous / Head Chef gained within a 4/5 star hotel and be able to demonstrate strong management and leadership capabilities along with a good awareness of stock control and budgeting.
· Experience of managing HACCP in multiple Kitchens and ancillary areas
· Experience of creating and writing menus for multiple F&B outlets and Banqueting
· Experience in mentoring and skills development for your team
For further details please contact Richard Lynch at 086-8333677
To apply email current CV in MS Word Format to richard@rlconsult.com
Food and Beverage Manager 4* Hotel, Co Cork
Meetings and Events Sales Executive 4* Hotel Co Meath
Assistant General Manager - busy Gastrobar/venue Cork
MetroLink Deputy M500 Head of Engineering & Environment (HoEE)
#J-18808-Ljbffr