Senior Chef

Our client, a renowned venue in Temple Bar, is seeking a reliable and experienced Senior Chef with a minimum of three years in a senior chef position. The ideal candidate will effectively manage a team of five chefs and a kitchen porter crew. This role requires a team-oriented chef who can maintain the current menu while providing input to enhance offerings based on traditional Irish cuisine. Strong purchasing skills or Gross Profit (GP) management are not required, as these aspects are handled internally. Additionally, having contacts to recruit more chefs would be advantageous.

Key Responsibilities

1. Team Management:
   1. Lead and manage a team of five chefs and the kitchen porter crew.
   2. Foster a collaborative and efficient work environment in a busy kitchen setting.
2. Menu Maintenance:
   1. Maintain the existing menu with the opportunity to suggest improvements.
   2. Ensure high standards of food quality and presentation, focusing on traditional Irish cuisine.
3. Operational Efficiency:
   1. Ensure smooth kitchen operations and timely service in a fast-paced environment.
   2. Coordinate effectively with the front-of-house team.
4. Recruitment:
   1. Utilise industry contacts to assist in recruiting additional chefs if needed.

Qualifications and Skills

1. Experience:
   1. Minimum of three years in a senior chef position.
   2. Proven ability to manage a kitchen team effectively.
   3. Experience in the Irish bar or restaurant industry is essential.
2. Skills:
   1. Strong leadership and organisational skills.
   2. Ability to work collaboratively and maintain a positive team dynamic.
   3. Familiarity with traditional Irish cuisine.
   4. Capability to maintain and enhance existing menu items.
3. Additional Preferences:
   1. Experience in recruiting and building kitchen teams is a plus.

What Our Client Offers

1. Competitive salary.
2. Opportunities for professional growth and development.
3. A supportive and dynamic work environment in the heart of Temple Bar.

If you are a seasoned chef with a passion for traditional Irish cuisine and the leadership skills to manage a talented kitchen team, our client would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are the ideal candidate for this role. #J-18808-Ljbffr