Head Chef

Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort; Ballymoney Lower; On-site; EUR 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and resort in Kilmuckridge is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team. Responsibilities include preparing dishes, managing kitchen efficiency, and training staff. A salary of €48K is offered based on a 39-hour work week, alongside excellent employee benefits including training, discounted rates, and a gym membership.

Benefits

Excellent salary (€48K)

Continual training and development

Discounted Spa & Accommodation Rates

Free Staff Meals on shift

Gym Membership

Complimentary Parking

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a 4/5 star hotel establishment.
• Ambitious Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef ready for the next step.
• Experience managing, mentoring and developing teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook, and present dishes as assigned by the Executive Chef.
• Support management and success of the Resort.
• Train and monitor the kitchen team.

Skills

Team management

HACCP regulations knowledge

Creativity in menu design

Fluency in English

Job description

Overview

We are currently seeking to recruit the Head Chef to work under the Executive Head Chef in the kitchen brigade at Seafield Hotel & Spa Resort.

As Head Chef you will lead the team, devising innovative and creative new menus with the Executive Chef, and oversee the Cost control and H&S related matters within the Kitchen.

This is a rare opportunity to join our Newly Refurbished Resort, and to work with some excellent senior management.

The Candidate

• A minimum of 3 years' experience in a 4/5 star hotel establishment. (although may suit an ambitious Sous Chef/Executive Sous Chef ready to take the next step in their career)
• Driven to succeed in executing a seamless service in busy banqueting/casual dining/fine dining environments.
• Natural leader with experience managing, mentoring and developing teams.
• A highly motivated, dynamic, enthusiastic individual with a creative flair.
• Full working knowledge of HACCP regulations.
• Fluency in English (written and oral).

Main Responsibilities

• Perform duties assigned by the Executive Chef to include the preparation, cooking and presentation of dishes.
• Support the Executive Chef in effectively managing the department and contributing to the success of the Resort.
• Abide by the Resort's HACCP procedures and complete all documentation as required.
• Train, monitor and guide the kitchen team.
• Monitor standards, cost control, stock control, stock rotation and day-to-day efficiency of the kitchens.
• Be flexible in your approach to working hours and rosters; weekend and midweek shifts are required.
• Deal with guest/customer complaints in a professional and efficient manner ensuring guest satisfaction at all times.

In return we offer excellent employee benefits including

• Excellent salary (€48K) available for the right candidate, based on a 39 hour working week.
• Continual training and development
• Discounted Spa & Accommodation Rates
• Career progression opportunity
• Free Staff Meals on shift
• Refer a friend scheme
• Complimentary Parking
• Gym Membership
• Employment Assistance Programme - a confidential employee benefit designed to help you deal with personal and professional problems that could be affecting your home life or work life, health and general EAP service provides a complete support network that offers expert advice and compassionate guidance 24/7, covering a wide range of issues.