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Head Banqueting Chef

Head Banqueting Chef

The K ClubKildare, County Kildare, IE
14 days ago
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Job description

We are now recruiting for the role of Head Banqueting Chef to join our fantastic culinary team here at The K Club.

A UNIQUE RESORT

The K Club is a truly captivating leisure destination secreted away in lush Irish countryside - yet on Dublin's doorstep - we are a unique resort, a renowned place of celebration, with a spirited history that spans hundreds of years. Across the 550 acres of our stunning resort we offer a tremendous variety of career opportunities.

HEAD BANQUETING CHEF

This is a sparkling opportunity for someone with the right focus and customer know-how to take the helm alongside one of Ireland's most trailblazing hospitality teams. This role will take on responsibility for the Banqueting offering across The K Club Resort, including The Straffan Inn pub where functions arise.

At The K Club, we encourage all of our team members when introducing their own ideas, insights and innovations to their respective roles; we want you to embrace the trailblazing spirit we are renowned for. We also support our team members in pro-actively bringing our brand principles to life on a daily basis. If this sounds like a place where you could shine, we want to talk to you.

Here's how you'll bring the K Club's trailblazing vision to life :

  • To lead and manage the Banqueting culinary team
  • To be responsible for the Banqueting Kitchen, noting that there may be a number of functions at the one time across the Resort
  • To liaise with the Executive Chef with regard to menu suggestions, operational issues and the day to day operations of the Kitchen.
  • To be responsible for all food service from the Kitchen including public areas and Hotel function space.
  • To respond to and handle guest problems and complaints.
  • To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.
  • To be aware of all financial budgets and goals.
  • To ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
  • Ensure that the Department's overall operational budgets are strictly adhered too.
  • Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas, whilst adhering to operational deadlines.
  • Ensure that all relevant banquet set-ups are prepared ahead of guest's arrival and in adherence with company standards.
  • To ensure that all food products received into the Kitchen are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.
  • To assist with the monthly stock takes in the Kitchen
  • Ensure that all kitchen operations manuals are prepared and updated.
  • Ensure that rosters are entered and updated in the Time and Attendance as required by the company and the payroll deadlines are met.

This is how we see you :

  • Previous experience in a similar banqueting role is essential
  • Strong leadership skills with the ability to work as a team
  • A genuine passion for food
  • Qualification in culinary arts, or similar is desired
  • Extensive knowledge of good food handling, food standards, and presentation
  • Competence in all aspects of kitchen budgeting to include costing and menu planning, labour costing and waste management
  • Experience in HACCP maintenance
  • What's on offer?

  • Staff transport to and from work outside public transport hours within the local area
  • Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmes
  • Fantastic opportunities to progress your career
  • Monthly recognition programme
  • Monthly service charge payment
  • Bike to Work scheme
  • Discounted local gym membership
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Social events
  • Uniform
  • Meals while on duty
  • Discounts on stays at the resort and on Food & Beverage for you and your family and friends
  • Life Assurance
  • Data Retention

    Please note that all applications and CVs submitted for a role at The K Club will be kept on file for a period of 12 months.

    Should you not wish for your data to be held following the closure of the application process then we would ask that you please make a note of this when submitting your application.

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