Head Chef

About Us : O'Callaghan Collection is a thoughtfully curated and design led collection of 5 Irish family-owned and managed luxury boutique hotels located in the heart of Dublin and Gibraltar city centres.

Each boutique hotel has its own unique identify that reflects its location and offered guest experience.

Our properties are continually being developed in order to exceed evolving customer expectations.

Our philosophy centres around tailored guest and client solutions.

We prioritise personalised service and experience over a one-size-fits-all approach.

We recognise that excellent customer outcomes are directly tied to the satisfaction and engagement of our employees.

Therefore, our approach to attracting and retaining talent is centred around creating a workplace culture that values and supports our staff.

We seek talented people, visionaries who want to make their mark by helping to create something truly spectacular, who want to know that their opinions count, and their contributions are valued.

We strive to provide our employees with a challenging and rewarding work environment that encourages personal and professional growth.

We offer comprehensive training and development programs to help our team members achieve their career goals and stay up to date with industry trends.

In addition to investing in our employees' career development, we also prioritise their well-being and work-life balance.

We offer competitive compensation packages, flexible scheduling, and a range of employee benefits and perks.

Our goal is to attract and retain top talent in the industry who share our commitment to excellence and passion for providing exceptional service to our guests.

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We are Caring|Proud|Accountable|Determined.

Benefits : Free use of our fully equipped gym Your Birthday as an extra paid day off!

Enhanced holidays with service Rewards programme Refer a friend - €500 reward Discounted room stays - friends and family Discounted F & B when you are a guest in any of our hotels The opportunity to progress - 4 Hotels in Dublin city and a Hotel in Gibraltar Tax saver for travel tickets Bike to work scheme and a safe place to leave your bike.

Role information : Menu Development : Create innovative, seasonal menus aligned with the hotel's theme, considering dietary restrictions, costing, and local ingredients availability.

Kitchen Management : Oversee kitchen operations, including staffing, scheduling, training, and ensuring adherence to safety and sanitation standards.

Quality Control : Maintain high food quality standards by conducting regular inspections, tasting sessions, and providing guidance to the kitchen team.

Inventory and Cost Control : Manage inventory levels, minimize waste, and control costs by implementing efficient purchasing practices and portion control.

Collaboration and Communication : Coordinate with other departments, such as event planning or F&B management, to ensure seamless service and meet guest expectations.

Leadership and Development : Mentor and lead the kitchen staff, fostering a positive work environment, encouraging creativity, and facilitating professional growth.

Requirements : Minimum experience of four years of previous hotel / hospitality work experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef level.

Completed Hospitality / Travel / Tourism qualification at Diploma level.

Minimum level 3 Food Safety (HACCP).

Excellent communication skills and people management.

Excellent customer care and complaint-handling skills.

Excellent presentation and appearance.

Ability to deliver quality and standards.

Ability to work flexible shifts.

Experience in dealing with budgets, forecasts and quality standards.

Proficiency with computers and computer programs, including Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.

Skills : Attention to detail team work creativity Benefits : Competitive Salary, Free Gym