Chefs - Executive Chef

Mise en Place; Ireland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a chef manager to oversee busy kitchen operations during large-scale events. This role involves managing a large team, enforcing standards, and collaborating with various teams including social media and gardening. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in kitchen management, team training, and a passion for community engagement.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills to manage a large team.
• Experience in kitchen operations and food cost management.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Enforce high standards in kitchen operations.
• Manage team roster and training.
• Control food costs and monitor HACCP plans.

Skills

Team Management

Organization

Mentoring

Food Cost Management

HACCP Management

Job description

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The ideal candidate will have the skills and experience to:

Manage a large team effectively, as the operation is very busy with large-scale events. A highly organized and mentoring chef is imperative for this role.

• Enforce the highest possible standards of work within the kitchen
• Manage the roster ensuring proper coverage to meet business demands
• Train, develop, and recruit the team
• Manage kitchen maintenance and plan layouts to high standards
• Ensure responsible management of food costs
• Collaborate with the gardening team to implement the food plan
• Work with the social media team to tell our food story
• Participate in events that recruit, promote, and engage with our community
• Proactively manage the team, developing progression plans for full-time staff
• Control, cost, and ensure production is fit for purpose
• Monitor, adapt, and manage HACCP plans for the entire kitchen
• Refine kitchen structure to maximize efficiency and plan manpower requirements
• Build links with chef training colleges to attract talent across Europe and beyond
• Organize daily kitchen operations through meetings and induction of new team members

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