Head Chef

XQUISITE CUISINE; Greystones; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

XQUISITE CUISINE in Greystones, County Wicklow, invites an experienced executive chef to lead the Indian kitchen. Applicants must have 5+ years in preparing and presenting curry mains and tandoori dishes, with strict HACCP hygiene standards and the ability to manage stock and staff.

Fluent English preferred; Bengali and Hindi skills are a plus. The role requires overseeing weekly menus, explaining dishes to staff and customers, and ensuring high standards under pressure while maintaining

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in preparing, presenting and cooking Indian curry main dishes and tandoori oven/starters.
• Familiarity with HACCP and hygiene standards.
• Good command of English; Bengali and Hindi are advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, present and cook Indian curry main dishes and tandoori starters.
• Manage kitchen staff timesheets and supervise chefs.
• Create weekly special menu and explain dishes to staff and customers.
• Control stock and maintain hygiene standards.

Skills

Catering

Hospitality

Manual

Flexibility

Time Management

Working on own Initiative

HACCP

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Burnaby Estate, Whitshed Rd, Killincarrig, Greystones, Co. Wicklow, A63 E378

53.138973236084;-6.07388877868652;Burnaby Estate, Whitshed Rd , Killincarrig , Greystones , Co. Wicklow , A63 E378

Application Details

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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:

Career Level

• Executive

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Minimum Experienced Required (Years): 5

Desirable

• Ability Skills: Catering, Hospitality, Manual
• Competency Skills: Flexibility, Time Management, Working on own Initiative
• Competency Skills: HACCP