Head Chef - Lead Hotel Kitchen, Menu Innovation

Dalata Hotel Group plc; Dublin; On-site; EUR 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

50% Off F&B across properties

Room rate 60€ for Dalata hotels

30% Off Friends & Family rate

Extra annual leave days (up to 5)

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work/Transport schemes

Pension access

Dalata Academy development

Staff appreciation events

Performance-related bonus

Job summary

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of kitchen operations at one of our properties in Ireland. You will lead the team, shape menu strategies and ensure exceptional quality and service across events and dining.

You will develop culinary staff, manage purchasing, and oversee budget to hit targets. If you are passionate about hospitality, innovation, and excellence, join our supportive, growth‑minded team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Sous Chef or Head Chef in hotels or similar.
• Unrelenting focus on quality.
• Qualification in culinary arts or similar is desired but not essential.
• People leadership and development experience.
• Strong communicator and comfortable contributing to hotel strategy.
• Ability to build relationships and influence with all levels of the business.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Implement and individualise menu strategies.
• Lead and develop our skilled and ambitious culinary staff.
• Manage the purchasing & delivery of food.
• Play an important role in the success of our conference and events offering.
• Manage the kitchen budget to achieve set targets.

Skills

People leadership

Quality focus

Communication

Menu strategy

Budget management

Relationship building

Education

Culinary arts qualification

Job description

Dalata Hotel Group plc is seeking an experienced Head Chef to take ownership of kitchen operations at one of our properties in Ireland. You will lead the team, shape menu strategies and ensure exceptional quality and service across events and dining.

You will develop culinary staff, manage purchasing, and oversee budget to hit targets. If you are passionate about hospitality, innovation, and excellence, join our supportive, growth‑minded team.