Head Chef

Company: The Address Cork

Location:
Cork
T23T297
Ireland

Date Posted: 2025-08-28 17:04:42

Salary:

Job Type: Full-Time

Responsible for: You will be responsible for the preparation, production and service of food to the highest standard and in accordance with food hygiene HACCP regulations.

Job Description:

To implement the consistent delivery of exceptional customer service through the development and implementation of SOPs (standard operating procedures).
The Management of the food offerings
Based out of McGettigan’s Cookhouse in the Address Connolly with a hands-on approach in all venues when needed
Implementing food service standards and ensuring all dishes are maintained to the highest possible standards
Quarterly menu review - creating new dishes to keep up with current food trends.
Responsibility to maintain the set agreed wage percentage
Maintaining HACCP/Health and Safety whilst ensuring all staff are implementing correct systems of safe practice
Implementing a cleaning schedule and ensuring all staff are aware of the importance of the upkeep of back of house areas
Management of all kitchen’s daily operations and upkeep
Standardising recipes
Interviewing and hiring new staff
Maintaining/increasing food profit margins
Monitoring and controlling stock levels and training staff on how to implement this correctly
Achieving the agreed budget targets set out by management
Implementing a strategic business plan for the upcoming year
Promoting Irish products throughout all menus
Hands-on approach with all food suppliers to ensure the standard of quality is being met throughout the group
Implement the sustainability strategy
Ensuring all electrical equipment is kept up to safe standards and is regularly monitored and well maintained

The Candidate

Minimum of 4 years’ experience working as a Head chef / Sous Chef in a 4-star hotel.
Ability to adjust to high-pressure situations as they arise in a busy kitchen.
Excellent Communication Skills and strong people management.
Excellent knowledge of HACCP

Skills Required

Management Skills, Menu Development, HACCP, Culinary Skills

Ref: 1|6|HA|2515170

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