Head Chef & Kitchen Leader — Sports Bar

Center Parcs group; Ireland; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free day passes & leisure access

Staff discounts on breaks and shops

Bonus scheme and recognition rewards

Supportive, friendly team

Career development and in-role培训

Job summary

Center Parcs Longford Forest is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef for the Sports Café. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and service while managing budgets and a large kitchen team.

The role requires driving performance, coaching staff, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary around €49,800 per annum with a 12% bonus scheme and tips, and provides opportunities for career development

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in fast-paced environments.
• Strong financial awareness in stock control, scheduling and waste reduction.
• Proven management experience in large-scale kitchen operations.
• Experience in training and developing a kitchen team.
• Motivational leadership fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Empathetic and supportive approach to leading a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and coordinate all kitchen operations to company standards
• Ensure food quality, service and guest satisfaction while meeting financial targets
• Maintain strict hygiene and safety compliance
• Collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to drive business success
• Lead, motivate and manage the kitchen team, fostering a positive and high-performing culture

Skills

Leadership

Financial awareness

Kitchen management

Team development

Motivational leadership

Empathetic leadership

Job description

Center Parcs Longford Forest is seeking a Kitchen Manager / Head Chef for the Sports Café. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring high standards of food quality and service while managing budgets and a large kitchen team.

The role requires driving performance, coaching staff, and maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards. This full-time position offers a competitive salary around €49,800 per annum with a 12% bonus scheme and tips, and provides opportunities for career development