Head Chef

XIN XIN F&B PTE. LTD.; Dublin; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

XIN XIN F&B PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen in Ireland, overseeing daily operations and ensuring high-quality dishes. The role requires strong leadership and hands-on culinary expertise to drive excellence across all service periods.

You will manage staff, plan menus, adjust recipes for guest needs, monitor food safety, and collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven work experience as a Head Chef/Executive Chef.
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment.
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques.
• Leadership skills.
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks.
• Excellent time management abilities.
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes.
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations.
• Must be hands on for operations.
• Culinary school diploma preferred.

Responsibilities

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment.
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients.
• Cook food in a timely manner.
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff.
• Inform wait staff about daily specials.
• Ensure appealing plate presentation.
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed.
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy).
• Monitor food stock and place orders.
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items.
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area.
• Assist in adhoc duties as and when required.

Skills

Leadership

Hands-on cooking

Time management

Calm under pressure

Menu planning

Education

Culinary school diploma

Job description

Job Description:

• Set up the kitchen with cooking utensils and equipment, like knives, pans and kitchen scales,
• Study each recipe and gather all necessary ingredients,
• Cook food in a timely manner,
• Delegate tasks to kitchen staff,
• Inform wait staff about daily specials,
• Ensure appealing plate presentation,
• Supervise Cooks and assist as needed,
• Slightly modify recipes to meet customers’ needs and requests (e.g. reduce salt, remove dairy),
• Monitor food stock and place orders,
• Check freshness of food and discard out-of-date items,
• Experiment with recipes and suggest new ingredients,
• Ensure compliance with all health and safety regulations within the kitchen area,
• Assist in adhoc duties as and when required.

Requirements:

• Proven work experience as a Head Chef/ Executive Chef,
• Hands-on experience with various kitchen equipment,
• Advanced knowledge of culinary, baking and pastry techniques,
• Leadership skills,
• Ability to remain calm and undertake various tasks,
• Excellent time management abilities,
• Up-to-date knowledge of cooking techniques and recipes,
• Familiarity with sanitation regulations,
• Must be hands on for operations,
• Culinary school diploma preferred.