Description
Head Chef
€60,000
County Galway
4* Hotel
We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef to join our client's kitchen team at their popular 4* Hotel.
Their restaurant is a Brasserie style restaurant that serves modern international cuisine with an emphasis on fresh, seasonal and organic produce. This role also oversees a busy events and room service kitchen operation.
Managing the kitchen team you will oversee the daily operation of the kitchen whilst being responsible for introducing popular and unique seasonal menu’s, managing a budget, the ordering and control of stock and liaising with suppliers.
This role represents a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious and career focused chef to take the next step and join a hotel renowned for quality menus and exceptional standards.
Main Duties:
Conduct the daily operations of the kitchen, whilst ensuring the highest standards and quality of produce is being consistently delivered
Have a good command of the menu and the ingredients required
Communicating any specials, amendments to the menu and other important information between the kitchen and other departments
Oversee kitchen preparations
Ordering and stock control
Produce exquisite dishes, and exciting new concepts to contribute to regularly changing specials, menu planning and seasonal changes
Maintain strict health and safety and food hygiene standards
Write detailed reports for the senior management team
Manage the kitchen team and moral of the staff
Requirements:
Previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef within a high end hotel or luxury restaurant
Knowledge of a variety of local and international food ingredients and correct methods of preparation
A strong and inspirational leader capable of motivating, nurturing and developing talent
Excellent communication skills
Excellent team working skills
A passion for food and a creative flair
Superb attention to detail and driven by delivering exceptional standards
Previous experience in training and developing staff
Resilience and drive to get things right first time