Executive Chef

The College Green Hotel Dublin; Dublin; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates across Marriott

Marriott brand experience

Career progression within MHL

Training and development via Marriott

Staff meals on duty

Life insurance and sick pay

Annual leave based on service length

Bike to Work & TaxSaver

Employee Assistance Programme

Team event & wellbeing

Job summary

The College Green Hotel Dublin is seeking an Executive Chef to lead our Kitchen Team across outlets, banqueting and events in the heart of Dublin. You will set culinary direction, delivering exceptional quality and driving profitability.

You will inspire the team, manage budgets, develop innovative menus and ensure HACCP compliance in line with Marriott standards, shaping memorable guest experiences at this luxury Autograph Collection hotel.

Qualifications

• Experience as an Executive Chef or senior culinary leader in luxury hotel settings.
• Strong leadership, budgeting and cost-control capabilities.
• Commitment to HACCP and high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Oversee culinary operations across outlets, banqueting and events.
• Develop innovative menus and concepts with focus on quality and consistency.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Prepare annual budget and set departmental revenue goals.
• Manage food purchasing, stock and costs to meet targets.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and Marriott brand standards.

Skills

Executive Chef experience

Culinary leadership

Budgeting

Food cost control

Menu development

HACCP knowledge

Team development

Job description

Executive Chef

The College Green Hotel Dublin | Autograph Collection by Marriott

The 5-star College Green Hotel Dublin, part of the MHL Hotel Collection and Autograph Collection by Marriott, is currently recruiting for an experienced Executive Chef to lead our Kitchen Team.

Located in the heart of Dublin city centre, overlooking Trinity College, the hotel offers 191 guest rooms and suites, along with a range of food and beverage facilities, including the Atrium Lounge, Mint Bar and Banking Hall, which caters for conferences, weddings and events.

About the Role

As Executive Chef, you will lead the hotel's culinary operations, setting the direction for our food offerings across all outlets, banqueting and events.

You will be responsible for delivering exceptional food quality, managing kitchen operations and costs, and inspiring the kitchen team to maintain the highest standards of service and culinary excellence.

Main Duties & Responsibilities Include:

• Oversee and lead all culinary operations across the hotel's food and beverage outlets, banqueting and events.
• Develop innovative menus and culinary concepts, ensuring exceptional food quality, presentation and consistency.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, teamwork and continuous improvement.
• Participate in the preparation of the hotel's annual budget, setting departmental revenue and performance goals.
• Manage food purchasing, stock control and operational costs to achieve budgeted food cost percentages and financial targets.
• Prepare forecasts, departmental reports and operational plans, monitoring performance against established goals.
• Maximise operational efficiency, ensuring payroll costs are proportionate to forecasted business levels.
• Maintain accurate menu costing and implement effective cost control measures to maximise profitability.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety regulations, Marriott brand standards and hotel policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for culinary innovation and improvement, keeping up to date with competitor and industry trends.
• Work closely with the Hotel Management, Food & Beverage and Sales teams to support business objectives and deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Oversee the culinary planning and execution of banquets, weddings, promotional activities and special events.
• Drive team development through ongoing training, coaching and mentoring, ensuring team members have the skills and support to excel in their roles.
• Identify and develop future leaders within the kitchen team, implementing succession planning to support career progression and long-term departmental success.

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience as an Executive Chef or in a senior culinary leadership role within a luxury hotel.
• A passion for culinary excellence, creativity and exceptional guest experiences.
• Strong leadership, communication and team development skills.
• Excellent financial awareness, including budgeting, food costing and stock management.
• Experience managing multiple food and beverage outlets and banqueting operations.
• Strong knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.

Benefits

• Employee discounted rates across Marriott International and MHL Hotel Collection properties
• Opportunity to work with an international Marriott brand
• Career progression opportunities within the MHL Hotel Collection
• Training and development programmes, with access to Marriotts online learning platform
• Employee recognition programmes and awards
• Complimentary staff meals while on duty
• Life insurance and Sick Pay Scheme
• Additional annual leave based on length of service
• Bike to Work and TaxSaver Schemes
• Employee Assistance Programme (VHI)
• Recommend a Friend Scheme
• Social and sporting events throughout the year
• Discounted healthcare with Laya Healthcare
• Health and Wellbeing Bonus
• Senior Management Pension Contribution

About the MHL Hotel Collection:

MHL group is a renowned portfolio of well known, high profile Hotel's throughout Ireland. Our core business rotates around our exceptional people. We provide a comprehensive on-boarding, up skilling and professional development.