Head Chef Opportunity
This is a full-time position working an average of 45 hours per week, with a flexible schedule that includes weekends and public holidays. The successful candidate will lead our professional and highly skilled kitchen team.
Main Duties:
• Management of the food service department of the hotel
• Lead a team of 12-14 staff within the kitchen
• Working closely with the Food & Beverage Manager, Group Executive Head Chef and Directors on strategic planning for the hotel
• Management of budgets and targets in relation to the kitchen/food service of the property as well as payroll costs for kitchen
• Staff Training & Development
• Menu Development/Design
• Working closely with the Senior Team on further developing the restaurant & food service within the hotel
• Working as an active chef within the hotels busy kitchens
• Management of the kitchens/hotels HACCP system
Requirements:
• Must have a minimum of 3-4 years previous experience as a Head Chef working within busy properties
• 4/5 years experience working as a senior chef within 4* hotels within the Irish hospitality industry is essential
• Must have experience in managing kitchen finances and in the financial aspect of managing a busy kitchen
• Must be fluent in the English Language both written and spoken
• Must be HACCP Trained level 2 or 3 and have experience in managing a kitchens HACCP system
• Must have a proven track record in training and development of staff
• Must have strong people management skills
• Excellent communications skills
• Excellent people skills
• Must be able to work as part of a team and on own initiative
• Must be a team player and be able to work with members of the hotels management team on various in-house food related projects