Lead Banqueting Chef — Luxury Weddings & Events

Cashel Palace

Cashel

On-site

EUR 70,000 - 100,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Employee discount

Bike to work scheme

Employee assistance program

Food allowance

Company events

Additional leave

Job summary

Cashel Palace Hotel is seeking an experienced Head Chef – Banqueting to lead the culinary delivery for weddings, private dining, conferences, and luxury events at Ireland's Cashel Palace. You will manage banqueting kitchen operations, develop menus, supervise staff, and ensure food safety, cost control, and guest satisfaction in a high‑volume luxury environment.

Reporting to the Executive Sous Chef, the role requires strong leadership, 5+ years in senior kitchen leadership within luxury

Qualifications

Experience leading weddings, banqueting, conferences, and large-scale events.
Strong leadership and team development abilities.
Strong understanding of food cost, labour management, and stock control.
Allergen management and food compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee all banqueting kitchen operations.
Plan, develop, and deliver seasonal wedding, conference, and event menus.
Ensure outstanding food quality, presentation, and guest satisfaction.
Manage food production for functions from intimate to large-scale.
Collaborate with Events, Sales and Operations teams for seamless guest experiences.
Lead, mentor, and develop the banqueting culinary team.
Oversee labour scheduling and kitchen productivity.
Maintain HACCP, food safety, and workplace safety standards.
Support recruitment, training, and succession planning in the kitchen.