Head Chef

Company Details Confidential; Cork; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Company Details Confidential in Cork, Ireland is seeking an experienced executive chef specialized in Indian cuisine to lead kitchen operations and menu development. You will oversee cooking, plating, and quality control, and ensure compliance with HACCP standards while managing staff rosters and stock control.

The role requires at least 5 years of experience in preparing curry main dishes and tandoori items, strong leadership, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in preparing Indian curry main dishes and tandoori items.
• Familiarity with HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Comprehensive knowledge of Indian dishes, including seafood, meat, vegetables, salads and desserts.
• Basic computer literacy (MS Office, Excel).
• English, Bengali and Hindi proficiency advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and cook Indian curry mains and tandoori dishes.
• Supervise kitchen staff and manage timesheets.
• Create a weekly special menu and explain dishes to staff and customers.
• Control stock and maintain hygiene standards.
• Work under pressure and uphold high standards at all times.

Skills

Indian curries & tandoori

HACCP knowledge

Staff supervision

Multilingual (EN/BN/HN)

MS Office familiarity

Job description

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Application Details

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.

Job Description

Applicants must have at least 5 years of experience in preparing, presenting, and cooking Indian curry main dishes and tandoori oven/starters. Familiarity with HACCP is essential. Candidates should possess comprehensive knowledge of all Indian dishes, including seafood, meat, vegetables, fish, salads, and desserts. Basic computer literacy (MS Office, Excel, etc.) is required. Proficiency in English, Bengali, and Hindi will be advantageous. The applicant will also be responsible for managing kitchen staff timesheets, creating a weekly special menu, explaining dishes to both staff and customers, supervising chefs, controlling stock, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate should be able to work under pressure, be reliable and flexible, and ensure high standards at all times.

• Sector: accommodation and food service activities

Career Level

• Executive