Executive Kitchen Leader: Strategy, Growth & Excellence

Cork International Hotel; Cork; On-site; EUR 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Company pension scheme

Death in service

Meals on duty

Staff development opportunities

Job summary

Cork International Hotel in Cork, Ireland is seeking an Executive Head Chef to lead the hotel kitchen, drive menu development and ensure operational excellence. You will manage a dynamic kitchen team, uphold HACCP and safety standards, and partner with suppliers and management on strategy and growth.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning and a track record of delivering high-quality culinary outputs and financial results.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to lead and develop large kitchen teams.
• Strong strategic thinking to maximise business potential.
• Experience driving staff development, recruitment and retention.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and drive OTP (on time performance) and hotel operations.
• Create, cost and plan menus with Sous Chefs and kitchen staff.
• Maintain HACCP procedures and hygiene standards across all kitchen areas.
• Manage stock, purchasing, and financial procedures to meet targets.
• Drive food branding, promotions and engagement across channels.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Training & development

Financial management

Sales excellence

Operational excellence

Job description

Cork International Hotel in Cork, Ireland is seeking an Executive Head Chef to lead the hotel kitchen, drive menu development and ensure operational excellence. You will manage a dynamic kitchen team, uphold HACCP and safety standards, and partner with suppliers and management on strategy and growth.

The role requires strong leadership, strategic planning and a track record of delivering high-quality culinary outputs and financial results.