Head Chef

Generator Hostels; Dublin; On-site; EUR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday holiday

Fertility treatment support leave

Employee bounty program

Gym membership contribution

Two free nights at Generator locations

Job summary

Generator Hostels in Ireland's Dublin area is seeking an exceptional Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver unforgettable experiences for guests.

You will take full control of the kitchen, craft menus, manage stock and budgets, and coach the team to provide outstanding service while driving revenue.

Qualifications

• 3+ years experience in hospitality/service in a head chef role.
• Passion for city, travel and trending food/drinks concepts.
• Knowledge of local Dublin cuisine and city scene.

Responsibilities

• Take control, accountability and ownership of the kitchen and its daily operations.
• Direct food preparation processes and related activities.
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations, delivering innovative, locally inspired food & beverage offerings.
• Monitor and control stock levels.
• Work within departmental budget figures, maximizing revenue and minimizing 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 business success.
• Set up control systems to ensure that all goods received into the kitchen are checked against delivery notes and that 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 so that guests receive an exceptional level of service and want to return.
• Ensure training needs are identified and development plans for staff are kept updated.
• Ensure the team is constantly improving their product knowledge to maximize revenue and the service provided.

Skills

Love cooking

Leadership

Creative thinking

Budget awareness

Stock control

Job description

We need an exceptional and passionate foodie to join & lead our kitchen team as Head Chef.

The Head Chef will take full control of the kitchen and help us create an unforgettable experience.

Responsibilities

• Take control, accountability and ownership of the kitchen and its daily operations
• Control and direct the food preparation process and other related activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations, delivering innovative, locally inspired food & beverage offerings appropriate to the guest community
• Monitor and control stock levels
• Work within departmental budget figures, maximizing revenue and minimizing 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 business success
• Set up control systems to ensure that all goods received into the kitchen are checked against delivery notes and that 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 so that guests receive an exceptional level of service and want to return
• Ensure training needs are identified and development plans for staff are kept updated
• Ensure the team is constantly improving their product knowledge to maximize revenue and the service provided

Desired Qualities

• Love cooking
• Be creative, innovative & love great food
• Always keep cool under pressure
• Show commercial ability 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
• Eligible to work in the EU

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

Benefits

• Birthday holiday in addition to yearly holiday allocation
• Fertility treatment support leave – up to three days’ paid leave in any one year
• Employee bounty program providing opportunities to earn a compensation for new hire referrals with no cap
• Company contribution towards gym membership fees for all eligible employees
• Ideas award – quarterly award to double gross basic salary for one month to employee with most valuable suggestion/feedback
• Two free nights’ accommodation across any of our Generator properties globally
• Reduced room rates for staff, friends and family members
• International career opportunities to travel the world while working with us
• Social events, celebrations calendar & various employee recognition schemes
• Online learning tools to help you develop, learn and grow