Head Chef (Conference and Banqueting)

INOU; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free employee meals on duty

50% Off F&B in all properties

€60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dal

30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave day (5 days max)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development programmes

Staff appreciation initiatives & team–

Performance-related bonus plan

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group are seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen at Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, Dublin. You will own the food operation, craft menus, and drive excellence across the conference and banqueting teams to deliver memorable guest experiences.

You will manage purchasing, develop skilled culinary staff, and shape a culture of quality and innovation while aligning with hotel strategy and guest expectations, in a supportive and dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• What you must have: sous/head chef experience in hotels or similar.
• Strong leadership and people development abilities.
• Excellent communication and ability to influence strategy.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for conference and banqueting.
• Develop and personalise menu strategies.
• Lead and develop culinary staff.
• Manage purchasing and delivery of food.
• Play a key role in conference and events success.
• Manage kitchen budget to meet targets.

Skills

People leadership

Quality focus

Communication

Menu development

Education

Culinary qualification

Job description

Job Details

• Location: Clayton Hotel Burlington Road
• Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
• Contract type: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time
• Hours per week: 39

Head Chef

Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced Head Chef who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally.

In this position, you will have a unique opportunity to shape your team's culture and success while contributing to the hotel's strategy. If you are looking for your next opportunity or a move in your career into a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group.

Benefits

• Free employee meals on duty
• 50% Off F&B in all properties
• €/£60 Employee rate on rooms for all Dalata owned hotels
• 30% Off Friends & Family rate
• Extra annual leave day for every year worked (5 days to maximum of 5 days)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme/Transport Schemes
• Pension access (Ask your HR Manager for local pension information)
• Development opportunities through our Dalata Academy to support your career journey
• Staff appreciation Initiatives, fun team building activities and regular charity events
• Performance-related bonus plan

Your Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for the Conference and Banqueting Department
• Implement and individualise menu strategies.
• Lead and develop our skilled and ambitious culinary staff.
• Manage the purchasing & delivery of food.
• Play an important role in the success of our conference and events offering.
• Manage the kitchen budget to achieve set targets.

Requirements

What You Will Need:

• Experience as Sous Chef / Head Chef in hotels or similar.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential.
• People leadership and development experience.
• A personal desire to be developed and to learn in your role.
• Strong communicator and comfortable in contributing to the overall hotel strategy.
• Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.

About us

Dalata Hotel Group - We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany & the Netherlands, and we'll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.

Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.

Dalata Hotel Group is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone's needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.

At Clayton Hotel Burlington Road, we're always dedicated to experiences that are all about you.

Located in Dublin 4, just a 17-minute walk from St. Stephen's Green, it's a place that has everything from food, culture, to entertainment. If you want to see even more of the area, we're conveniently located right beside several bus routes, and only a 16-minute walk from Charlemont Luas stop which connects you across the city. Perfect for both business and leisure, as the largest conference hotel in Dublin we're capable of hosting up to 1,200 corporate delegates for any event you need.