Head Chef prominent 4* Hotel Cork City

Head Chef opportunity - 4* Hotel in Cork City

• As Head Chef you are responsible to Exec Chef for all aspects of managing the kitchen areas and personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items to the highest standards
• With Exec Chef, co-ordinate roster scheduling, labour costs, assist with recruitment and oversee staff productivity and performance
• Hands on and enjoys working in a fast paced environment and ability to control service from the front to ensure maximum results and guest satisfaction
• Passionate and creative Chef required, assisting with developing and implementing new menu ideas for special events and changing with the seasons, new Menus for Bar, Lounge, Restaurant and Private Dining, no large scale Banquets or Conferences at this property
• Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate work assignments and to oversee staff performance with prompt follow up where required
• To promote positive work relationships with suppliers, service personnel and other departments
• Work with Exec Chef to ensure that HACCP is implemented and documented efficiently, ensuring that all standards are maintained, reduce food and energy wastage in the Kitchens
• To help develop a team spirit amongst all the kitchen staff - Chefs and stewarding team to maintain a cohesive team.
• Ability to operate and maintain all kitchen equipment and issue request for repairs promptly when required
• Oversee and assist in directing on-boarding and training of new hires and maintain an on-going training program for existing staff
• Property is a prominent 4* Hotel with excellent reputation, role is available immediately
• 2/3 years experience in a similar role and property in Ireland is preferred - we are happy to consider experienced Sous Chef for this role also.

Excellent benefits package with the role including but not limited to:

• Benefits: Discounts on hotel accommodation, food, and beverage.
• Meals are provided whilst on duty. Carparking available, on-site Gym etc
• Please note, we can only accept applications from persons who are currently eligible to live and work without restriction in Republic of Ireland. Interviews will be held in-person and on-site.

For full details please contact Richard at ... CV to richard@rlconsult.com