Head Chef - Conference & Banqueting Leader

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

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.