Executive Head Chef
Location :Pottery Road, Dun Laoghaire, Dublin
Total Hours Per Week: 40
Days Per Week -
5 over 7, Predominantly Monday-Friday Day time but some flexibility is required based on business needs
Mon – Friday 7 to 3
Rate of Pay / Salary: €50-60,000 per annum based on experience
ISS are looking for an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead our culinary team at a catering site in South Dublin. The successful candidate will be responsible for all aspects of the workplace dining programme at a large client facility that is home to circa 1200 employees. This role will require a strong culinary professional with the ability to lead the team through a period of growth at this constantly evolving client site.
What are the benefits?
* Excellent rate of pay
* On-site parking
* Bike to work scheme
* Christmas Bonus
* Onsite Gym access
* Free meals
* Growth opportunities within the company
* On the Job training and educational assistance provided
* Company Uniforms
* Inclusive and diverse working environment
Great food experiences make people happy and healthy. At ISS our approach to Managing our clients catering and hospitality services is to understand their needs and aspiration and create a bespoke offer that delivers a destination that provides exceptional food and beverages in a warm relaxing and inviting setting, the complete Dining Experience
We are looking for:
An Executive Head Chef who can lead, organize, and control all aspects of the kitchen operation, produce meals within budgetary guidelines and to comply with the client, company, and statutory regulations.
A culinary professional with a passion for food, strong health and safety mindset, strategic planning capabilities, strong financial acumen and an ability to lead and develop a large team, are all essential for this role.
You will be:
Experienced in leading a kitchen operation in similar role (senior chef)
* Food focused and up to date with the market and new trends
* Comfortable in managing and developing a team
* Proficient in MS Package: Word, Excel, Outlook, etc
* Have a working knowledge of Food Safety regulation and standards
* Financially astute and understand the cost and income streams in the kitchen
* Experience in multi-location catering sites and menu and allergen management systems is plus
To fulfil your duties, you need to:
* Ensure the production of food is to the highest quality and service standards using current trends in cooking techniques and new commodities
* Actively build good client relationships and maintain the profitability of the contract
* Effectively communicate with all the team on a regular basis, including daily preservice briefings and weekly management team meetings.
* Implement any on the job training required to improve the operation
Some infrequent duties to mention:
To assist at any special duties or functions
* Attend meetings, courses and training sessions as may be necessary from time to time
* Relieve and assist in other areas within the unit or other establishments.
Qualification Required:
Culinary Training, Previous catering experience, proven track record.
Experience Required:
Minimum 2 years' experience as Executive or Head Chef
HSEQ Responsibilities
* Understand how ISO fits into daily business operations.
* Read, understand and work in accordance with the company's HSEQ Policies.
* Complete tasks in accordance with company HSEQ procedures and work instructions.
* Support the implementation, operation and continuous improvement of our HSEQ Management Systems at site level.
* Manage non-conformances and complaints and record centrally.
* Focus on customer needs and expectations.
* Cascade relevant HSEQ information to your direct reports and front-line employees.
Other features of the job:
It may be necessary to work alternative hours, shift patterns or unsociable hours, in
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: €50,000.00-€60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
* Bike to work scheme
* Company events
* Employee assistance program
* Wellness program
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Dún Laoghaire, CO. Dublin: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
* Head Chef: 2 years (required)
Language:
* English (required)
Work authorisation:
* Ireland (required)
Location:
* Dún Laoghaire, CO. Dublin (required)
Work Location: In person