Head Chef - Lead Dynamic Hotel Kitchen & Guest Experience

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Kildare; On-site; EUR 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff transport outside hours

Internal and external training

Career progression opportunities

Monthly recognition programme

Employee Assistance Programme

Social events

Uniform

Meals on duty

Discounts on stays and F&B

Life Assurance

Job summary

The K Club is seeking a Head Chef to lead The Barton Grill Kitchen and Hotel Kitchen teams, driving culinary excellence across menus and service. You will work closely with the Executive Chef on day-to-day operations, costing, and guest satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, a genuine passion for food, and experience with HACCP, budgeting, and menu planning. You will ensure high-quality meals for banquets and daily service, while maintaining brand standards.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role (Head Chef/Executive Chef)
• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Genuine passion for food and customer service
• Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desirable
• Extensive knowledge of food handling standards and presentation
• Experience with kitchen budgeting, costing, labour costing and waste management
• Experience in HACCP maintenance

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage The Barton Grill Kitchen and Hotel Kitchen teams.
• Liaise with the Executive Chef on menus, operations, and day-to-day kitchen duties.
• Responsible for all food service from kitchen including external areas and function rooms.
• Respond to guest problems and complaints and ensure exceptional dining experiences.
• Ensure adherence to budgets and achieve financial targets.
• Cost recipes and products; monitor and review yields and waste.
• Ensure banquet setups meet company standards and deadlines.
• Oversee storage and quality of incoming food products; assist with monthly stock takes.
• Ensure kitchen operations manuals are current and rosters/ payroll deadlines are met.
• Collaborate with Food and Beverage Director/Executive Chef on yearly marketing plan.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary passion

HACCP knowledge

Kitchen budgeting

Menu costing

Food handling standards

Cost control

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

The K Club is seeking a Head Chef to lead The Barton Grill Kitchen and Hotel Kitchen teams, driving culinary excellence across menus and service. You will work closely with the Executive Chef on day-to-day operations, costing, and guest satisfaction.

This role requires strong leadership, a genuine passion for food, and experience with HACCP, budgeting, and menu planning. You will ensure high-quality meals for banquets and daily service, while maintaining brand standards.