Head Chef — Lead Dynamic Hotel Kitchen & Events

Tullamore Court Hotel; Athlone; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus opportunities

Learning and development

Career progression

Employee discounts

Pension scheme

Free parking

Staff meals

Job summary

Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead our kitchen team across our restaurant, bar, banqueting, weddings and events. You will set high standards for food quality, presentation, and safety while driving performance in a busy hotel environment.

In this senior role, you will develop seasonal menus, manage costs, and mentor culinary talent alongside the General Manager and leadership team.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef, Executive Sous Chef, or senior kitchen leader in a quality hotel or high-volume hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proven experience managing food costs and kitchen financial performance.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards.
• Strong organisational and planning abilities.
• Ability to maintain high standards in a fast-paced environment.
• Creativity, commercial awareness, and a genuine passion for food.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop a high-performing kitchen brigade.
• Create and develop seasonal menus across all food outlets.
• Maintain exceptional standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage food costs, GP, stock control, budgets, and kitchen performance.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP and food safety legislation.
• Plan and deliver weddings, conferences, banquets, and special events.
• Recruit, train, and develop culinary talent.
• Drive efficiency, innovation, and continuous improvement across the kitchen.
• Work closely with the senior management team to achieve operational and commercial objectives.
• Create a positive kitchen culture where people enjoy coming to work and have the opportunity to develop.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Leadership

Food cost control

HACCP knowledge

Organisational skills

Fast-paced

Creativity & passion

Education

Hospitality degree or equivalent

Job description

Radisson Blu Hotel, Athlone is seeking an ambitious Head Chef to lead our kitchen team across our restaurant, bar, banqueting, weddings and events. You will set high standards for food quality, presentation, and safety while driving performance in a busy hotel environment.

In this senior role, you will develop seasonal menus, manage costs, and mentor culinary talent alongside the General Manager and leadership team.