Executive Chef 4* Hotel Co Cork

Executive Head Chef 4* Resort Hotel

·       We are seeking a talented, experienced Executive Head Chef with flair and imagination to lead the excellent culinary team at an popular 4* Hotel in Cork

·       You will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills and enjoy the variety offered by a such a leadership role.

·       Hours vary, but a typical shift pattern includes days, evenings and weekend hours

·       We offer a generous, competitive salary based on experience.

·       We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, carparking and other benefits

·       Hotel is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

·       About the Role

·       To be responsible for the effective management of the Kitchen for the greatest enjoyment of the guests and the maximum profit contribution to the hotel.

·       Responsibility for managing the smooth and efficient operation of the Kitchens to ensure the Hotel’s reputation for food quality is maintained always.

·       Ensuring the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food is always to the standards required by the Hotel and its guests.

·       Creating and preparing new and innovative menus.

·       Contributing to the development of the hotel’s business plan, projects and initiatives in order to develop the hotel’s business and market position.

·       Full accountability for managing the culinary budget and controlling all kitchen expenditure.

·       Ensuring Company policies relating to stock management and stock ordering are implemented and monitored, taking appropriate action to resolve problems.

·       Ensuring the hotel complies with all matters relating to HACCP Plan,  food hygiene regulations, environmental health laws and all other relevant legislation. 

·       Ensuring the security of the kitchen and storage areas is maintained at all times. 

·       Ensuring all kitchen employees receive appropriate training, coaching and development to meet the required Company standard. 

·       Ensuring quality standards and procedures are fully understood, implemented and regularly reviewed, and that formal and informal feedback is delivered to ensure continual improvement. 

·       To manage and motivate employees through effective communication, training and development in accordance with company policies and relevant employment legislation, ensuring HR procedures are followed.

·       Conducting team meetings on a regular basis to communicate standards required, targets and company information.

·       To assist with the recruitment, selection and utilization of kitchen employees to achieve the optimum use of employee resource in line with business peaks and troughs.

·       Ensuring all kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained and 

presented to the Company standard. 

·       Working effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity. 

·       Any other duties as required.

About You

·       We would love you to be a passionate, inspiring leader, with similar previous experience gained within a quality Hotel establishment

·        Candidates must currently have the right to Work in Ireland without restrictions

·        Must have min 3 years previous experience as an Executive Head Chef gained within a 4/5 star hotel  and be able to demonstrate strong management and leadership capabilities along with a good awareness of stock control and budgeting.

·        Experience of managing HACCP in multiple Kitchens and ancillary areas

·        Experience of creating and writing menus for multiple F&B outlets and Banqueting

·        Experience in succession planning and career development for your team

For further details please contact Richard Lynch at 00353 86-8333677

To apply email current CV in MS Word Format to richard@rlconsult.com