Executive Head Chef - Lead Culinary Team & Hotel Ops

Dalata Hotel Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

Employee room rate €60/£60

30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave day

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development programmes

Staff appreciation initiatives

Performance-related bonus plan

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead and elevate our culinary team within a premium hotel environment. You will own kitchen operations, drive excellence in all dishes, and contribute to strategic planning with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong leadership, a commitment to quality, and excellent English communication. We value innovation and excellence, supporting your professional growth within our expanding portfolio of hotels.

Qualifications

• Experience as a head chef in hotels or similar.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• People leadership and development experience.
• Proficiency in English and strong communication.
• Willingness to develop and learn in role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Develop and guide our culinary team.
• Manage purchasing and delivery of food supplies.
• Collaborate with F&B, Events, Sales and Operations for seamless service.
• Ensure compliance with food safety, HACCP, and health & safety standards.

Skills

Head chef experience

Quality focus

People leadership

English proficiency

Relationship building

Desire to learn

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group is seeking an experienced Executive Head Chef to lead and elevate our culinary team within a premium hotel environment. You will own kitchen operations, drive excellence in all dishes, and contribute to strategic planning with cross-functional teams.

The role requires strong leadership, a commitment to quality, and excellent English communication. We value innovation and excellence, supporting your professional growth within our expanding portfolio of hotels.