Head Chef - Dublin - Ref 857

Action Recruitment are now seeking to recruit a Head Chef for a 4-star Hotel in Dublin.  The successful candidate must have a positive attitude towards training, developing and motivating Chefs and the kitchen team to deliver exceptional standards.  A hands-on approach is required, as is a strong emphasis on driving quality standards.  You must have previous experience as Head Chef in a four-star property or similar fine dining restaurant and a third level qualification in culinary arts.  You must also have strong people-management, communication and organisation skills and HACCP qualification to management level.  Experience with Asian cuisine is an advantage, but not essential.

Duties include:

• Menu concept design and delivery
• Improve service and product quality delivery
• Forecast and manage the payroll for the kitchen team on a weekly/monthly basis
• Manage and control food costs and menu planning
• Set personal and department objectives for direct reports, and to monitor and review these objectives on a regular basis
• Oversee and ensure the smooth day to day operational running of the kitchen
• Ensure adherence to health, safety and hygiene regulations, including HACCP
• Assist in empowering, encouraging and promoting employees to make on the spot guest satisfaction decisions

Salary €40-€45k + bonus

If finding out more about this position sounds exciting, please send your cover letter and an updated copy of your CV to karolina@actionrecruitment.com

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