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Excel Recruitment is currently recruiting for a Head Chef for a beautiful 4-star Hotel just outside Galway city. This role requires a motivated & ambitious candidate with 5+ years of previous experience managing a busy property.

Responsibilities as a Head Chef:

• Overall accountability for the kitchen’s daily operations.
• Liaising with the relevant companies for food orders using procure wizard.
• Evolving menus to meet trends.
• Interviewing and hiring new staff. Build rosters to align with demand.
• Maintaining/raising the food’s profit margins.
• Monitoring and controlling stock levels.
• Implementation of HACCP/ health and safety procedures in the kitchen.
• Estimating costs and ensuring all purchases come within budget.
• Taking care of the kitchen’s accounts on procure wizard and creating a work roster.
• To manage the training, induction, and development of the kitchen brigade when required using Flow as a guiding technology.
• To ensure that in the preparation and presentation of food, the highest standards are always maintained.
• To keep the Owners appraised of any problems within the Kitchen. These would include staff, HACCP, Health & Safety, equipment, and any other areas connected with the Kitchen organisation.
• To work towards and ensure a positive relationship exists between the Restaurant/Banqueting and the Kitchen.
• To constantly focus on guest care and service. Ensuring that everything that is done will improve and enhance the guest experience.
• To be fully conversant with the menu and to be adaptable to continual changes to ensure that the menu is kept in line and developed with customer demands and company policies.
• Attend any necessary training sessions or meetings.
• Ensure that all appliances, fixtures, and fittings are safe and work in accordance with Health & Safety regulations.

Requirements for a Head Chef:

• Previous experience as a Head Chef in a similar role.
• Good organisational skills and ability to work as part of a team in a busy environment.
• Full knowledge of HACCP.
• Good standard and comprehension of English.
• Full working rights in Ireland.

In Return:

• A highly competitive salary.
• The opportunity to develop your career in an Award Winning Hotel.
• Full support of a fantastic team.

If this Head Chef role may be of interest, then please apply below or call Kate for a confidential chat on 087 702 0581.

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