Head Chef

Fusion Recruitment; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Recruitment is looking for a dedicated Head Chef to join a prestigious hotel in Carlow. You will manage kitchen operations, maintain high standards of food quality, and lead a talented team. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in high-end venues, strong leadership skills, and a passion for culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role in a 4- or 5-star hotel.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles.
• Fluent in English.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for running the kitchen, ensuring high-quality food production.
• Supervising all kitchen stations and managing team performance.
• Maintaining cleanliness in accordance with Food Hygiene Regulations.

Skills

People management

Leadership

Cooking high-quality dishes

HACCP knowledge

Job description

Fusion Recruitment are currently working with one of our hotel partners in Carlow to recruit a Head Chef

The successful candidate will be:

• Responsible for the running of the kitchen
• Maintain purchasing, receiving, and food storage policies and procedures
• Ensuring that the highest quality food is produced for the customers and that it is presented with flair and passion
• Ensure cleanliness of the kitchen is in line with Food Hygiene Regulations and all Health and
• Generate ideas in the kitchen, update menus regularly and produce a consistently good product
• Assist the head chef in training and developing the kitchen team
• Cooking and preparing high-quality dishes
• Supervising all kitchen stations
• Directing the food preparation process, delegating tasks, and ensuring a smooth service in the banqueting kitchens
• Supervising, motivating, and working closely with other chefs of all levels
• Assisting with determining food inventory needs, stocking and ordering
• Supervise and inspect all preparation and cooking equipment on a regular basis to ensure that they are kept clean, sanitary, and in perfect operating order

The Ideal Candidate should have:

• A minimum of 3 years experience in a similar role in a 4- or 5-star hotel
• Strong knowledge of HACCP principles
• The ability to produce a high standard and high quality food
• Hardworking, trustworthy with a positive attitude

. Experience in Conference & Banqueting is essential

• Excellent People management and leadership skills
• Fluent English is essential