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Executive Head Chef
Executive Head Chef
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The Osprey Hotel is seeking an exceptional Executive Head Chef to lead our culinary operations and drive innovation across all food outlets, events, banqueting facilities, and guest dining experiences.
This is a unique opportunity for a passionate, creative, and commercially driven culinary leader to shape the future of food at the Osprey Hotel. The successful candidate will bring outstanding culinary expertise, strong business acumen, strategic thinking, and operational excellence, with a proven ability to balance innovation, quality, and profitability. They will inspire and develop a talented kitchen brigade while ensuring the highest standards of food quality, consistency, guest satisfaction, and financial performance.
If you are an ambitious Executive Chef with a passion for delivering exceptional dining experiences, team development , menu innovation, and delivering measurable business results.
We would love to hear from you .
The Role
As Executive Head Chef, you will be responsible for the strategic and operational leadership of all kitchen functions throughout the hotel. You will oversee menu development, food production, team performance, cost management, compliance, and guest satisfaction, ensuring all culinary offerings reflect the Osprey Hotel's reputation for excellence.
You will work closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team to deliver innovative food concepts, achieve commercial objectives, and continuously elevate the guest dining Experience.
Why the Osprey Hotel
The Osprey Hotel is part of PREM Group, recently recognised among the Fortune 100 Best Large Companies to Work For in Europe. The Group has also been recognised in the 2026 Best Workplaces in Hospitality and achieved an impressive 9th place ranking in this year's Best Large Workplaces in Ireland. In addition, PREM Group was awarded Best Employer for Fairness at the Fáilte Ireland Employer Excellence Awards in June 2026.
At the Osprey Hotel, we are deeply committed to fostering a positive, inclusive, and supportive workplace culture where our people can thrive. As the largest team within PREM Group, we are incredibly proud to have played a significant role in achieving these prestigious recognitions. We believe our success is built on the dedication, passion, and commitment of our team, and we continuously invest in creating an environment where colleagues feel valued, supported, and empowered to grow.
About this role
Key Responsibilities
Culinary Leadership & Menu Development
Design and develop innovative menus across all hotel restaurant, bars, weddings, conferences, and banqueting events.
Ensure exceptional food quality, consistency, presentation, and portion control across all services.
Drive creativity while maintaining strong commercial awareness and operational efficiency.
Lead recipe development, menu costing, allergen management, and food specification standards.
Keep abreast of culinary trends and introduce fresh ideas that enhance the hotel's food offering.
Kitchen Operations
Oversee the day-to-day management of all kitchen areas, ensuring smooth and efficient service delivery.
Develop and implement production schedules, preparation plans, and service procedures.
Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained, operated safely, and serviced appropriately.
Manage stock levels, ordering processes, deliveries, and supplier relationships.
Optimise workflow, productivity, and operational standards throughout the kitchen brigade.
Team Leadership & Development
Lead, motivate, and inspire a high-performing kitchen team.
Recruit, train, mentor, and develop chefs at all levels.
Foster a positive, professional, and collaborative working environment.
Conduct regular training sessions covering culinary skills, food safety, compliance, and operational standards.
Support succession planning and identify future talent within the team.
Lead by example, demonstrating professionalism, integrity, and a strong work ethic.
Compliance & Food Safety
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety legislation, health and safety requirements, and company policies.
Maintain impeccable hygiene and cleanliness standards throughout all kitchen operations.
Conduct regular audits, temperature checks, and compliance documentation reviews.
Drive a culture of accountability and best practice across the culinary team.
Commercial & Financial Performance
Manage and control food cost, labour cost, waste reduction, and stock management to achieve budgeted targets.
Monitor gross profit performance and implement strategies to enhance profitability.
Support menu engineering, pricing strategies, and supplier negotiations.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency without compromising quality or guest satisfaction.
Contribute to the overall commercial success of the hotel through strong financial management and innovation.
Collaboration & Guest Experience
Work closely with the General Manager, Hotel Manager, Event Manager, and wider leadership team.
Support the delivery of exceptional guest experiences across all food and beverage operations.
Respond proactively to guest feedback and continuously seek opportunities for improvement.
Champion the Osprey Hotel brand standards and values in all culinary operations.
Ideal Candidate requirements
Proven experience as an Executive Head Chef or Head Chef in a high‑volume, high‑quality hotel environment
Excellent leadership skills with the ability to inspire, train, and develop a diverse team
Strong understanding of kitchen operations, cost control, and menu engineering
Comprehensive knowledge of HACCP, food safety standards, and compliance requirements
Ability to work under pressure while maintaining exceptional standards
Strong organisational and time‑management skills
Commercially aware with a focus on quality, efficiency, and guest satisfaction
Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments
Professional, reliable, and committed to delivering an outstanding culinary experience
