Dromoland Castle Resort invites an exceptional culinary leader to shape the future of food at one of Ireland's most iconic and historic luxury destinations. This is a rare opportunity for a visionaryResort Executive Chefto leave a lasting culinary legacy within a globally recognised castle resort, where heritage, innovation, and refined hospitality converge.As a key member of the Executive Committee, the Resort Executive Chef will holdfull strategic, operational, and financial responsibilityfor all culinary activity across the resort. From fine dining and relaxed luxury experiences to grand banqueting, bespoke events, and future concepts, this role offers the platform to inspire, innovate, and elevate every aspect of the guest journey through food. This position calls for a leader who is equally comfortable setting long-term culinary vision and stepping into the kitchen to lead by example. The successful candidate will balance creativity with commercial discipline, champion local and seasonal produce, and build a culture where excellence, pride, and craftsmanship are felt on every plate.The Role:Define and continually evolve the culinary vision and identity of Dromoland Castle ResortCreate destination-worthy dining experiences that reflect the resort's heritage and sense of placeLead menu development, innovation, and new concept creation across all outletsTake full ownership of financial performance, including food cost, labour, budgeting, and profitabilityProvide visible, hands-on leadership during service, VIP occasions, and signature resort eventsBuild, inspire, and develop a world-class culinary team, fostering talent, succession, and long-term careersCollaborate closely with Food & Beverage, Events, Sales, Finance, and senior leadership to deliver a seamless guest experienceUphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and operational excellenceThe Ideal Candidate:An accomplished Resort Executive Chef, Executive Chef, or equivalent senior culinary leader within a luxury hotel or resortInternationally experienced, with a strong understanding of multi-outlet, high-volume operationsCommercially astute, with a proven ability to balance creativity and financial performanceExperienced in leading pre-openings, refurbishments, or transformative culinary projectsA natural leader who inspires teams through presence, passion, and professionalismDeeply committed to quality, craftsmanship, and developing the next generation of culinary talentMust have the legal right to work and reside in IrelandThis is more than a role-it is an opportunity to define the culinary soul ofDromoland Castle Resort, creating experiences that resonate long after guests depart and contributing to the continued evolution of one of Ireland's most distinguished hospitality landmarks.