Aramark Foodservices are currently recruiting for a Head Chef for our client based in Sandwith Street, Dublin 2. As Head Chef, you will be directly responsible for managing the kitchen teams and operations smoothly and you will be required to develop menus.

We are looking for dedicated and experienced culinary professional who is passionate about food and is ready to take the next step in their career.

Your key responsibilities will include but are not limited to;

• To assume full responsibility for the production of food and to constantly introduce new and innovative menu options
• Ensure that all daily menus are balanced and meet our customer requirements of producing high quality food
• To work alongside the General Manager to ensure all client requirements are met
• Be flexible in their approach and will have a fine ability in delivering bespoke hospitality events
• To achieve budgeted gross margin through consistent costings and menu planning
• To manage labour productivity and food cost to ensure that budget targets are achieved
• To ensure the highest standards of Health and Safety and HACCP are maintained in the catering facility
• To manage and develop the kitchen team
• To continually react to customer trends & requests. 

Candidates must possess:

• Previous experience in a similar food service environment
• Third level qualification (HACCP/Culinary Arts/Professional Cookery)
• 5 years’ experience in a similar role i.e. Head Chef/ Sous Chef role
• Flexibility and the ability to innovate
• Commercial acumen, Strong organisational and problem solving abilities
• Knowledge of HACCP and ability to implement a HACCP Plan
• Customer focused and keen to interact with customers on a daily basis
• Food costing knowledge
• Ability to teach, mentor and inspire staff
• Ability to maintain standards, quality and innovation on a daily basis
• Computer skills
• Passion and hunger for food and ingredients

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence

Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer

Related Sectors:

Chef Jobs , Restaurants / Catering

Related Locations:

Dublin City Centre , Dublin North , Dublin South