Head Chef

The Brandon House Hotel and Solas Croi Spa are seeking a highly skilled and passionate Hotel Head Chef to join our 4-star hotel in New Ross. The successful candidate will bring extensive experience in kitchen management, with strong administrative abilities including roster planning and payroll management. The ideal candidate will be an attention-to-detail-oriented and computer-literate professional who has a desire to maintain the highest kitchen standards.

About the Role

As Hotel Head Chef, you will oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring excellence in food quality, presentation, and consistency. You will lead and develop a skilled kitchen team to deliver an exceptional culinary experience aligned with the hotel's brand and guest expectations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all kitchen operations
• Lead, train, and supervise kitchen staff to maintain high performance and teamwork
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and presented to the highest culinary standards, maintaining quality and consistency during busy service periods
• Menu development, including seasonal offerings, cost control, and food innovation
• Manage inventory, purchasing, and stock control to reduce waste and optimise costs
• Ensure strict compliance with health, safety, and hygiene regulations across the kitchen
• Conduct regular quality control checks and resolve any operational issues promptly
• Oversee kitchen scheduling and step in to lead kitchen operations as required

Qualifications

Required Skills

Competitive salary package depending on experience. The chance to work in a respected hotel with opportunities for career growth. Supportive and professional kitchen team environment.

If you are a driven Hotel Head Chef ready to take on a new opportunity, we want to hear from you. Apply today by emailing pauline@brandonhousehotel.ie or calling for more information. Join a team committed to culinary excellence as a Hotel Head Chef.