Executive Kitchen Lead: Create Menus, Lead Team, Ensure Quality

ZHANG JI PTE. LTD.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

ZHANG JI PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus and oversee daily cooking activity in our Dublin area restaurant. You will manage a small team, ensure quality and consistency, and maintain high standards of food safety.

The role requires hands-on cooking expertise, excellent time management, and strong leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences while adapting to customers' dietary requests and seasonal ingredients.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Head Chef/Executive Chef.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques.
• Leadership skills and ability to lead a team.
• Ability to stay calm and multitask effectively.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Knowledge of modern cooking techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.
• Hands-on for daily operations in a busy kitchen.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with utensils and equipment (knives, pans, scales).
• Study each recipe and gather necessary ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customer needs (reduce salt, remove dairy).
• Monitor food stock and place orders.
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist in adhoc duties as required.

Skills

Leadership

Calm under pressure

Time management

Hands-on kitchen experience

Education

Culinary school diploma

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

ZHANG JI PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead kitchen operations, plan menus and oversee daily cooking activity in our Dublin area restaurant. You will manage a small team, ensure quality and consistency, and maintain high standards of food safety.

The role requires hands-on cooking expertise, excellent time management, and strong leadership to deliver exceptional guest experiences while adapting to customers' dietary requests and seasonal ingredients.