Executive Head Chef | Lead 4-Star Hotel Kitchens

Hodson Bay Hotel; Athlone; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

39 Hour Working Week

Complimentary gym & swimming pool

Career development opportunities

Meals provided while on duty

Free parking

Hotel discounts across Hodson BayGroup

Health & wellness programme

Active sports & social club

Job summary

The Hodson Bay Hotel in Ireland is seeking an Executive Head Chef to lead our award-winning culinary operations across outlets including the Waterfront Bar & Brasserie and L’Escale Restaurant. You will set standards, manage budgeting, recruit and train staff, and ensure HACCP compliance while delivering 4-star quality guest experiences.

Join a dynamic team at Hodson Bay Group with a focus on growth, training, and delivering exceptional dining experiences using local produce and on-site estate

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience at Senior Chef level in a 4* hotel.
• Strong leadership qualities with team oversight.
• Excellent communication, organisation and people management.
• Ability to train new and existing staff.
• Solid knowledge of culinary development and attention to detail.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a busy hotel kitchen.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.
• Availability to work 5 over 7 days (opening/closing shifts).
• Strong HACCP knowledge and compliance.
• Experience with budgeting and rostering.

Responsibilities

• Establish and implement standards of performance in food production.
• Prepare, cook and present food to a consistently high standard.
• Achieve catering budget targets and control costs.
• Recruit and deploy staff with appropriate skills; manage labour costs.
• Attend departmental meetings ensuring effective communication.
• Promote morale and core values within the team.
• Own and monitor departmental budgets with Financial Controller.
• Appraise staff regularly within Food Production.
• Ensure hygiene and HACCP regulations are followed at all times.
• Collaborate with HR to develop training plans for the department.
• Work with General Manager as a team player to reach business aims.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

People management

Training

Budgeting

Rostering

English proficiency

Job description

The Hodson Bay Hotel in Ireland is seeking an Executive Head Chef to lead our award-winning culinary operations across outlets including the Waterfront Bar & Brasserie and L’Escale Restaurant. You will set standards, manage budgeting, recruit and train staff, and ensure HACCP compliance while delivering 4-star quality guest experiences.

Join a dynamic team at Hodson Bay Group with a focus on growth, training, and delivering exceptional dining experiences using local produce and on-site estate