Head Chef

Generator-Hostels; Dublin; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Fertility Treatment Support Leave

Employee Bounty Program

Gym membership contribution

Ideas Award

Job summary

Generator Dublin is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead and own the kitchen operations, delivering unforgettable guest experiences across a dynamic hospitality brand.

You will oversee menu development, food quality, stock control and budget adherence, while coaching a high-performing kitchen team to excel in a fast-paced, social environment.

Qualifications

• Love cooking and passion for great food.
• Demonstrated creativity and willingness to try new ideas.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• At least 3 years in hospitality/service in a head chef or similar role.
• Strong customer focus and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Take control and own management of the kitchen and daily operations.
• Direct food preparation and related activities; manage stock and budgets.
• Develop menus with innovative, locally inspired offerings and monitor costs.
• Lead, coach and develop the kitchen team to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations.

Skills

Love cooking

Creativity & innovation

Communication & leadership

Hospitality/service experience (3+ yrs

Team player, people person

Job description

We need an exceptional and passionate foodie to join & lead our kitchen team as Head Chef. If you are an inspiring leader and communicator, a people person through and through and have a genuine desire to be part of something big then your journey should start here. The Head Chef will take full control of the kitchen & help us to create an unforgettable experience. Be a part of Europe’s fastest moving, ground-breaking, lifestyle & hospitality brand.

WHO ARE WE

Generator is on a journey. Appropriate, given that we're an accommodation brand. The journey began in London, swung through a heap of European capitals on its way to dominating the world. No biggie. Fast Company named us one of the top 50 most innovative global companies. We, of course, agree. And now this top 50 most innovative global company (did we mention that?) wants a pretty awesome Head Chef for Generator.

Our spaces are safe and seriously social, in the proudest part of the beating heart of the cities we love. Cultural action, creative pulse and an outstanding way to waste some of the finite time the universe has given you - that's what Generator offers. Holds true for staff and visitors equally, and while chic design is always the backdrop, every Generator in every destination reflects the unique beat of that city's heart.

BEING YOURSELF is the key to bringing the Generator story and brand to life.

ABOUT GENERATOR DUBLIN

You'll find Generator Dublin in the hip Smithfield neighbourhood, adjacent to the Jameson Distillery, just a short walk from Temple Bar. The hostel’s open social spaces and café and bar, with its reclaimed wood, exposed brickwork and original stonework, give the place an unruffled industrial feel.

From the Irish music belting out of Temple Bar pubs to the elegant splendour of Georgian terraces and squares, the city has many fascinating faces, every one of them ready to greet you with a welcoming smile and a pint of Guinness.

NUTS AND BOLTS OF THE JOB

• To take control, accountability and ownership of the management of the kitchen and its daily operations
• Control and direct the food preparation process and other relative activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations with the courage to try something different and deliver innovative, locally inspired food & beverage offerings appropriate to the guest community
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels
• Work within the departmental budget figures, maximising revenue and minimising expenditure
• Produce departmental forecasts as required and communicate figures to the team to aid their understanding of the business and the importance of their contribution to the business success
• To set up control systems to ensure that all goods received into the kitchen are checked against delivery notes and those delivery notes are checked against invoices
• Know all statutory legislation and ensure H&S, food hygiene and Fire Safety compliance
• Operate a clean hygienic kitchen at all times
• Keep up to date with local food trends
• Coach and lead the team in such a manner that our guests receive an exceptional level of service and want to return
• To ensure that training needs are adequately identified and development plans for staff are kept updated
• Ensure that the team is constantly improving their product knowledge to maximize revenue and the service provided

Naturally this is not intended as an exhaustive list of duties. Other duties as may be reasonably required will form part of this job description.

WHAT’S IN YOUR DNA

• Love cooking
• Be creative, innovative & love great food
• Always keep cool under pressure
• Show commerciality with a strong passion for driving revenue
• Understand stock-control and keep costs to a minimum
• Be a ‘people person’, social and always love our guests
• Like getting your hands dirty, wherever, whenever, because you will
• Be an excellent communicator and leader
• Available to work when needed
• You must be eligible to work in the EU to be considered for this role

YOUR ROCK STAR EXPERIENCE

• Experience working within the hospitality/service industry in a similar capacity for at least 3 years
• A passion for your city, for travelling and for trending food and drinks concepts
• Knowledge of contemporary interests and the city

OUR GLOBAL EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Birthday holiday in addition to your yearly holiday allocation
• Fertility Treatment Support Leave - up to three days' paid leave in any one year for an employee to undergo fertility treatment
• Employee Bounty Program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hire referrals with no cap on number of referrals made
• Company contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees – look good, feel good, work good
• Ideas Award - Quarterly award to double gross basic salary for 1 month to employee with most valuable suggestion/feedback
• 2 free nights’ accommodation across any of our Generator properties globally
• Reduced room rates for staff as well as friends and family members (we operate in several locations across Europe & US so your next holiday is sorted)
• International career opportunities so you can travel the world while working with us (win-win!)
• Social events, celebrations calendar & various employee recognition schemes – we never ever need an excuse to let our hair down!
• Online learning tools to help you develop, learn and grow