Lead Culinary Expert
We are seeking a highly skilled Lead Culinary Expert to lead our culinary team in Co. Clare, Ireland. As part of this prestigious hospitality client, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional dining experiences across multiple outlets.
Your primary focus will be on designing and developing menus that showcase creativity, seasonality, and local flavours. You will work closely with local suppliers to strengthen community links and source the best produce from the Burren and West of Ireland.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to inspire and motivate your team to deliver consistent high-quality dishes. Your leadership skills will be essential in managing kitchen operations, including stock control, food safety, cost management, and scheduling.
You will also oversee large-scale banqueting and weddings, ensuring excellence in both quality and presentation. Building and maintaining supplier relationships is crucial, particularly with local producers. Additionally, you will coach and mentor junior chefs to foster growth and development within the team.
Key Responsibilities:
* Designing and developing menus that reflect creativity, seasonality, and local flavours.
* Leading and inspiring the kitchen team to deliver consistent high-quality dining experiences.
* Managing all aspects of kitchen operations, including stock control, food safety, cost management, and scheduling.
* Overseeing large-scale banqueting and weddings, ensuring excellence in both quality and presentation.
* Building and maintaining supplier relationships, particularly with local producers.
* Coaching and mentoring junior chefs to foster growth and development within the team.
Requirements:
* Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume, quality-driven hospitality environment.
* Strong background in both fine dining and large-scale banqueting.
* Excellent leadership, communication, and organisational skills.
* Passion for local produce, sustainability, and culinary innovation.
* Ability to manage budgets, control costs, and deliver profitability without compromising quality.
* Must be living in Ireland and have the right to work in the Republic of Ireland.