Head Chef - Lead a Dynamic Kitchen at a Luxury Resort

The K Club; Kildare; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff transport

Training programmes

Career progression

Monthly recognition programme

Employee assistance programme

Social events

Uniform

Meals on duty

Stay discounts

Life assurance

Job summary

The Barton Grill at The K Club is recruiting a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and oversee all food service across restaurant, hotel and events. This is a chance to shape a fresh, dynamic dining concept in a renowned resort.

We seek a candidate with strong leadership, a true passion for food, and experience in HACCP, budgeting, and menu development to drive culinary excellence across all outlets.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work as a team.
• Qualification in culinary arts, or similar is desired.
• Extensive knowledge of good food handling, food standards, and presentation.
• Experience in HACCP maintenance.
• Competence in kitchen budgeting to include costing and menu planning, labour costing and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage The Barton Grill Kitchen and Hotel Kitchen team.
• Liaise with the Executive Chef regarding menu suggestions, operational issues and day-to-day operations of the Kitchen.
• Be responsible for all food service from the Kitchen including outside areas and the function rooms.
• Respond to and handle guest problems and complaints.
• Ensure guests receive an exceptional dining experience representing value for money.
• Be aware of all financial budgets and goals.
• Ensure recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
• Adhere to the Department's overall budgets.
• Maintain a consistent first-class product of the highest quality across culinary areas.
• Prepare banquet set-ups ahead of guest arrivals per company standards.
• Ensure incoming food products meet quality standards and are stored/rotated correctly.
• Assist with monthly kitchen stock takes.
• Prepare and update kitchen operations manuals.
• Manage rosters and payroll deadlines.
• Collaborate with Food & Beverage Director and Executive Chef to create yearly marketing plan.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Passion for food

HACCP knowledge

Budgeting & costing

Food standards & presentation

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

The Barton Grill at The K Club is recruiting a Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and oversee all food service across restaurant, hotel and events. This is a chance to shape a fresh, dynamic dining concept in a renowned resort.

We seek a candidate with strong leadership, a true passion for food, and experience in HACCP, budgeting, and menu development to drive culinary excellence across all outlets.