We are now recruiting for the role of Head Chef to join our established culinary team at The K Club.
A UNIQUE RESORT
The 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 CHEF
This 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 team
* To 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 Kitchen
* Ensure 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 essential
* Strong leadership skills with the ability to work as a team
* A genuine passion for food
* Qualification in culinary arts, or similar is desired
* Extensive knowledge of good food handling, food standards, and presentation
* Competence in all aspects of kitchen budgeting to include costing and menu planning, labour costing and waste management
* Experience in HACCP maintenance
What's on offer?
* Staff transport to and from work outside public transport hours within the local area
* Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmes
* Fantastic opportunities to progress your career
* Monthly recognition programme
* Monthly service charge payment
* Bike to Work scheme
* Discounted local gym membership
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Social events
* Uniform
* Meals while on duty
* Discounts on stays at the resort and on Food & Beverage for you and your family and friends
* Life Assurance
Data Retention
Please 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 Team
The K Club