Head Chef | Panorama Restaurant

We are currently recruiting for a Head Chef for the Panorama Restaurant at The Europe Hotel & Resort, situated in the heart of Killarney and is regarded as one of the most luxurious resorts in Ireland.

Duties:

• Creating Menus and Executing Dishes to the a 5 star luxury standard
• Understanding the business operations inside the hotel
• Ability to motivate the entire kitchen team and create professional relationships with all kitchen staff
• Creativity to produce new recipes from scratch
• Work within the framework of the company in regards to Food Costs and Staffing Levels
• Organize the Ordering and Storing of Food Items
• Communicating with suppliers on a daily basis
• Understanding, Operating and Overseeing the HACCP system within the Hotel
• Communicate and Liaise with other staff members and Management of other departments
• Solving Problems within the department in a calm and productive way with the ability to manage staff problems in an appropriate manner and follow Company policies
• Enforcing Company policies
• Preform HR duties with employees within the department
• Keeping Calm under Pressure and comfortable dealing with Large Quantities of Guests in regard to A La Carte & Function Business Service
• Leading by example in how we deal with each other, our customers & our suppliers

Requirements:

• Supervise the day-to-day operation of All Kitchen Employees, Facilities and Costs to Maximize the overall F&B departmental profit
• Ability to Liaise with Suppliers in regard to Delivery Schedules & Requirements in Quality/Quantity and Waste Management
• Collaborate with Executive Chef to keep Menus seasonal and the quality consistent
• Work with all chefs to Plan Menus A La Carte Restaurant & Functions
• Organize Banquets and Buffet Business for Large Numbers of Guests
• Communicate with all chefs in regard to Stock Levels of dry food and fresh food
• Produce required Dishes following Specific Recipes
• HACCP Training Level 1 & 2 is Essential and proof of certification will be required
• Complete weekly HACCP Records and Coordinate with the kitchen staff to fulfil their duties to comply with the HACCP Plan in the Hotel
• Knowledge of all Allergens and the Updating of the Allergen Folder when the Menu changes
• Minimize Waste and Control the Recycling & waste management
• Coordinate all chefs in relation to the Cleaning Schedule
• Management of Kitchen Porter Duties - including Kitchens, Corridors to the Kitchen and Changing/Toilet Facilities for the Panorama Kitchen
• Impeccable personal, professional presentation at all times
• Ensure the Cleanliness & Maintenance of Kitchen Equipment
• Communicate with the Executive Chef & Head Chef Brasserie about Main Cleaning Schedules
• Knowledge of Appropriate Use and Maintenance of Equipment in a Proper and Safe Manner
• Participate in Cost Control and Stock Taking
• Provide Incentives for Staff Members to Raise their Level of Motivation
• Good Knowledge of Microsoft Office is preferrable
• Ability to work with Essential Software Programs within the Kitchen Department, including Micros & Time and attendance recording System
• Controlling Staffing levels & rosters as well as creating weekly rotas
• Abide by the Code of Conduct laid out by Liebherr International
• Knowledge of popular and upcoming food trends in the fine dining market

Benefits:

• Competitive salaries
• Complimentary meals whilst on duty
• Pension Scheme
• Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Training
• Free parking
• Tax saving Schemes
• Employee Social Events
• Complimentary laundry of company provided uniforms

*Please note that we are only able to consider candidates who have independently obtained the legal right to work in Ireland for this position. Proof of eligibility to work in Ireland may be required upon application.