Head Chef - Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
Head Chef - Louis Fitzgerald Hotel
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel | Dublin 22
Are you a passionate and experienced Head Chef who thrives in a busy hotel kitchen?
The Louis Fitzgerald Hotel, a busy 4-star hotel in Dublin 22, is looking for an experienced and motivated Head Chef to lead our kitchen team.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who takes pride in delivering consistently high food standards, developing their team and managing a successful kitchen operation.
About this role
As Head Chef, you will take full responsibility for the day-to-day management of the hotel kitchen, overseeing food quality, kitchen operations, team performance and cost control.
Our hotel caters for a variety of dining experiences, including breakfast, lunch, dinner, conferences, banqueting and private events.
Key Responsibilities
Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team, creating a positive and professional working environment.
Oversee daily food preparation, presentation and service across all hotel food outlets and functions.
Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation and guest satisfaction.
Manage food costs, stock control, ordering, wastage and kitchen budgets.
Develop menus that balance quality, creativity, seasonality and profitability.
Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, allergen management and health and safety requirements.
Prepare kitchen rosters, manage labour costs and ensure appropriate staffing levels.
Recruit, train and develop chefs, supporting succession planning and team progression.
Work closely with the General Manager, Food & Beverage and Conference & Banqueting teams to ensure smooth service delivery.
Take ownership of kitchen standards, organisation and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
Proven experience as a Head Chef or experienced Senior Sous Chef in a busy hotel or high-volume hospitality environment.
Strong experience in conference and banqueting operations.
Excellent leadership, communication and organisational skills.
Sound knowledge of food costing, stock management and labour control.
A strong understanding of HACCP, food safety and allergen legislation.
Ability to remain calm, organised and solutions-focused during busy service periods.
A hands-on approach and genuine passion for developing people.
High standards, attention to detail and a commitment to delivering an excellent guest experience.
What We Offer
Competitive salary, dependent on experience.
Meals on duty.
Complimentary staff parking.
Staff and family hotel discounts.
Training and development opportunities.
A supportive management team and the opportunity to make a real impact on our kitchen operation.
Interested?
If you're an experienced kitchen leader who enjoys a challenge and wants to be part of a busy, established hotel, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply today with your CV.
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel – Dublin 22
Louis Fitzgerald Hotel is an equal opportunities employer.
