Head Breakfast Chef

Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa; Enniskerry; On-site; EUR 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary employee bus service

Healthcare & Wellness annual value

Learning and development

Employee hotel discounts

Complimentary car parking

Meals while on duty

Employee recognition awards

Uniform provided and laundered

Job summary

The Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is seeking a Head Breakfast Chef to lead the breakfast operation, delivering five-star guest experiences through outstanding food quality and service. You will oversee preparation, presentation and service, ensuring HACCP compliance and cost control, while developing the breakfast kitchen team.

This role offers a competitive rate of pay, ongoing training and benefits including transport, accommodation and employee perks. Join our luxury culinary team.

Qualifications

• The successful candidate will have training and experience in a high standard food prep and service environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the daily breakfast operation from preparation through to service.
• Ensure all buffet and à la carte breakfast items are prepared to five-star standards.
• Maintain exceptional food presentation, freshness and product quality.
• Ensure food is produced according to standard recipes and portion controls.
• Organise mise en place for efficient service.
• Monitor guest feedback and continuously improve the breakfast offering.
• Lead and develop the breakfast kitchen team and train new staff.
• Ensure HACCP compliance and maintain kitchen hygiene standards.
• Control stock, ordering and waste to maximise yield.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding when necessary.

Job description

The Powerscourt Hotel, Resort & Spa is currently recruiting for a Head Breakfast Chef who is highly motivated, well organised and passionate in delivering memorable experiences to join our Culinary team .

This role offers a competitive rate of pay, ongoing training and complimentary transport to and from Bray Dart Station. Accommodation is also available.

Powerscourt Hotel Resort & Spa is an award-winning five-star property nestled in the foothills of the Wicklow mountains on the world-famous Powerscourt Estate, whose gardens were voted the third most beautiful gardens in the world by National Geographic. At Powerscourt Hotel our vision is to create extra-ordinary experiences for our guests with our exceptionally talented people. We provide a comprehensive training programme relevant to your new role and our business. We form part of the MHL Hotel Collection, a renowned portfolio of well known, high profile Hotel’s throughout Ireland and operate under the Marriott International, Autograph Collection

About the role:

The Head Breakfast Chef is responsible for leading and delivering the breakfast operation at Powerscourt Hotel, ensuring an exceptional five-star guest experience through outstanding food quality, consistency and service. The role oversees the preparation, presentation and service of breakfast for hotel guests while maintaining the highest standards of food safety, cleanliness, cost control and team leadership. Powerscourt serves breakfast overlooking the Wicklow Mountains and is recognised for its luxury guest experience.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Excellence
• Lead the daily breakfast service from preparation through to completion.
• Ensure all buffet and à la carte breakfast items are consistently prepared to five-star standards.
• Maintain exceptional food presentation, freshness and product quality.
• Ensure all food is produced according to standard recipes and portion controls.
• Organise mise en place to ensure efficient service.
• Monitor guest feedback and continuously improve the breakfast offering.
• Support VIP breakfasts and special dietary requests.
• Leadership
• Supervise, motivate and develop the breakfast kitchen team.
• Conduct daily team briefings before service.
• Train new employees in Marriott and hotel standards.
• Monitor performance and provide coaching where required.
• Assist with recruitment and onboarding when necessary.
• Promote teamwork and a positive kitchen culture.
• Food Safety & HACCP
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP legislation.
• Maintain excellent kitchen hygiene standards at all times.
• Complete daily temperature records and food safety documentation.
• Ensure allergens are managed correctly and communicated effectively.
• Maintain safe food storage, labelling and stock rotation (FIFO).
• Ensure Ecolab cleaning standards are consistently achieved.
• Manage breakfast food cost through effective ordering and waste reduction.
• Control stock levels and minimise wastage.
• Complete stock counts as required.
• Ensure accurate ordering based on forecast occupancy.
• Maximise yield through efficient production planning.
• Administration
• Complete production sheets and ordering.
• Assist with menu development and seasonal breakfast offerings.
• Maintain equipment in good working order and report maintenance issues promptly.
• Ensure all Marriott brand standards and hotel SOPs are followed.

The successful candidate will have training and experience in a high standard food prep and service environment.

Why join our team:

• Complimentary employee bus service to and from Bray Dart station daily
• Healthcare & Wellness annual contribution
• Learning and Development with opportunities for career progression.
• Employee Hotel Discounts for Marriott and MHL hotels.
• Complimentary Car Parking.
• Meals while on duty.
• Employee Recognition Awards.
• Uniform provided and laundered.

Due to the high volume of applications received, we regret that we are only able to contact candidates whose experience and profile closely match the requirements of the role. We sincerely thank all applicants for their interest and for taking the time to apply.