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Head Chef

·       To take control, accountability and ownership of the management of all kitchen operations.

·       To ensure high standards of cleanliness, maintenance and safety at all times.

·       To generate a customer-led product in order to drive sales and bottom-line profit.

·       To act on all aspects of kitchen development and management.

·       To ensure proper systems of stock rotation and storage are maintained

·       To ensure the smooth running of all kitchen operations.

·       To have a thorough knowledge and understanding of all standards and delivery of same within all food and beverage outlets.

·       To ensure that all HACCP regulations are in place and adhered to.

·       To assist in the implementation of a profitable and cost-effective stock taking system and to ensure all deliveries are properly checked and accounted for. To ensure that all food products are correctly stored, dated, labelled and rotated where necessary.

·       To assist in achieving the Company’s Sustainability Goals by adhering to the Green Purchasing Policy and Environmental Management Policy.

·       To ensure all purchases and deliveries of fresh produce/dry goods are of highest standard.

·       To ensure that standards are adhered to, implemented and achieved in your department.

·       Liaise with the department managers to ensure smooth service between the kitchen and the restaurant.

·       To be aware and analyse all forthcoming business on a regular basis and be aware of all daily and future business requirements.

·       To work with the senior management team to ensure achievement of department figures.

·       To actively participate in all training and personnel exercises designed to improve standards and performance levels.

Important Information
Location: The Imperial Hotel, 76 South Mall, Cork, Ireland, Co Cork, T12 A2YT
Date Posted: 11th March 2025
Closing Date: 17th March 2025
Industry: Hospitality
Job Type: Full time
Salary: Based on Experience

About the role

We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our culinary team at The Imperial Hotel Cork, a historic landmark in the heart of the city.

As Head Chef, you will oversee the daily operations of our kitchen, ensuring that our food offerings consistently meet the highest standards of quality and service. Your leadership will be key in delivering exceptional dining experiences that delight our guests and uphold our reputation for excellence.

Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity

Hospitality

Hospitality

Menu/Product Knowledge

Menu/Product Knowledge

Food Costing Skills

Food Costing Skills

HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills

HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills

Louis Fitzgerald Group

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The Louis Fitzgerald Group offers all of our customers a warming welcome, quality service, and superb accommodation. The Louis Fitzgerald Group is one of Ireland’s largest privately-owned hospitality groups. Oozing with Irish culture the group has over 19 pubs, restaurants, and hotels located in the heart of Dublin and its surrounds. This includes some of Ireland’s most famous landmark premises such as An Poitin Stil, a memorabilia pub, where you will find many of Ireland’s most prized artifacts. The multi-award-winning Stag’s Head, and Kehoes Pub, are a haven for locals and tourists. In short, we pride ourselves on our reputable name within the hospitality industry.

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With over 19 pubs, restaurants and 2 hotels the Fitzgerald Group prides itself on its great reputation within the hospitality industry in offering all of our customers a warming welcome, quality service and superb accommodation. Our current vacancies can open a window of many opportunities within the group to the right candidate. All employees will be helped and encouraged to develop to their full potential and the talents and resources of the workforce will be fully utilised to maximise the efficiency that will mark The Fitzgerald Group as a place to return to.

Head Chef

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