Fitzers
JOB & PERSON SPEC
HEAD CHEF
Core Values
· Exceed expectations – learn, enjoy & always deliver the best possible performance & standards, whatever your role
· Team focus – we're all part of it; we're all important; work together & treat your team-mates with respect
· Integrity – you're positive, loyal and always a proud ambassador for Fitzers
General Purpose:
· To translate the concept and ideals of Fitzers Bar & Bistro into a successfully operating restaurant & kitchen.
· To assume overall responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen and the implementation, evolution and ongoing improvement of standards and profitability.
· To achieve the highest food standards in order to exceed both customer and staff expectations.
· To act as role model for staff and ambassador for Fitzers, reflecting its unique culture, positive attitude and excellent standards at all times.
Person specifics:
· You are a dynamic Head Chef who is service inspired and volume savvy. You have experience of running the kitchen within a busy, high turnover restaurant and understand the importance of meeting targets.
· Kitchen volume management is an area that you have substantial experience in. You are able to hit the balance between the demands of the business and exceeding expectations on quality.
· As Head Chef you will ensure that the values-based culture of excellence, team-work and of exceeding expectations is "lived" at all times.
· You are totally committed to achieving the standards required within Fitzers. You insist upon and inspire a "no compromise" attitude to poor performance and are confident in upholding and implementing consistently high standards.
· You are a natural leader – self motivated and possessing enthusiasm and a genuine passion for food.
· You have excellent knowledge of kitchen operations including health and safety regulations, (you hold an intermediate / advanced food hygiene certificate), food safety auditing systems and employment law.
· You are able to influence performance in every area of the kitchen, managing with consistency, but also keen to learn, evolve and try new ideas that fit within the ethos of Fitzers.
· You have a positive attitude and are able to proactively manage staff, adapting your approach to suit both busy and quiet times. You work intelligently under pressure and lead by example, always ready with a hands-on approach where necessary.
· You have an aptitude for staff training and enjoy coaching. You are able to follow a structured training program and also illustrate by example, with enthusiasm.
· You are keen to recognise and reward excellent performance. You spot potential and have the desire to encourage and develop team members who demonstrate ability and outstanding attitude.
· You understand the levels of diplomacy, consistency and flexibility required to manage a busy kitchen and it's staff. You are a positive communicator, keen to maintain a friendly and mutually helpful relationship between kitchen and front of house staff.
· You have experience of working with food stock management systems and are IT literate.
Responsibilities:
CHAMPION OF CULTURE
· To demonstrate a genuine belief and pride in Fitzers at all times and act as an inspiration to others
· To develop a positive working environment that encourages team spirit, awareness and interaction between departments.
KITCHEN MANAGEMENT
· To demonstrate the Fitzers ideal by ensuring the kitchen set up, running and closedown consistently meets the required high standards
· To ensure pre-shift team meetings are attended by staff on every shift and that staff are motivated and clear on shift requirements / responsibilities, as a result
· To lead by example, ensuring that all kitchen staff are proactive, organized, ready for service
· To ensure quality is monitored and consistently delivered through observation, attention to detail and interaction with staff.
· To identify and resolve any issues proactively
PEOPLE DEVELOPMENT
· To recruit kitchen staff and to train and inspire them, liaising with the Owner.
· To ensure all kitchen staff are trained, developed and encouraged according to their needs & potential.
· To appraise kitchen staff on a regular basis and set realistic objectives
DELIVERY OF SALES AND PROFIT
· To hold overall responsibility for staffing levels, keeping them in line with business trends whilst maintaining the highest standards of performance & quality
· To maximise all sales opportunities within the business, delivering agreed sales and volume targets
· To gain a full understanding of the profit and loss account
· To ensure budgeted profit is achieved through training, communication & control with regard to:
· Employment costs
· Food gross profit
· To record and report accurate figures within set timescales
COMMUNICATION
· To be accessible for communication from kitchen staff at all levels, welcoming and encouraging their ideas and contribution
· To promote an inclusive and sociable environment, liaising with the General Manager.
HEALTH AND HYGIENE
· To ensure kitchen hygiene meets Fitzers standards and the requirements of the HSE & FSA
· To ensure all kitchen staff are trained to the required level of competence in Basic Food Hygiene & HACCP.
· To ensure the weekly hygiene check is completed and action planned
· To ensure any areas of non compliance are addressed
LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
· To work with the General Manager to ensure that the restaurant is safe and operating within the legal and company requirements of:
· Fire
· Health and Safety
· Licensing Laws
· Environmental Health
· Employment Law, including disciplinary & grievance procedures
· To facilitate the delivery of the required training to meet legal requirements
This job & person spec is a guideline only and is not exhaustive. You may be required to perform other duties which are not expressly listed but are in keeping with the general purpose of your job role and we reserve the right to make changes to this job description as appropriate.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: €55,000.00-€60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Food allowance
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Expected start date: 25/08/2025