Chef

In order to work in Ireland a non-EEA National, unless they are exempted, must hold a valid employment permit. Please review the Eligibility and requirements for an employment permit if you are unsure of your eligibility to apply for this vacancy.
Main Duties: • To arrive for work on time, well-groomed and presenting a professional appearance to our guests. • Responsible for the smooth running of the Kitchen in line with company standards of Procedures, predetermined budgets, and all relevant legislation. • Training & Development of the kitchen Team using relevant techniques and ensuring all training is documented. • Overall responsibility for the kitchen’s daily operations. • Liaising with the relevant companies for food orders. • Creating new dishes and menus. • Interviewing and hiring new staff. • Maintaining/raising the food’s profit margins as advised by the Owner. • Monitoring and controlling stock levels. • Ensuring correct stock rotation procedures are followed. • Implementation of health and safety procedures in the kitchen. • Estimating costs and ensuring all purchases come within budget. • Taking care of the kitchen’s accounts and creating a work roster. • Employee Relations & Performance Management of the Kitchen Team with the assistance of the HR Department. • Management of the departments staffing levels/holidays in line with budgets. • Supervise the activities of the Kitchen team to ensure all team members are aware of their responsibilities and are performing all duties to a consistently high standard. • The Management of all stock levels in line with Budgets • To work with Owner on menu planning through monitoring of food sales and introducing new menu ideas. • To be aware and ensure compliance with all company policy’s regarding: Fire, Health & Safety, Hygiene, Food Hygiene, Customer Care & Security and contact tracing. • To read, understand and comply with your responsibilities/Management of your team’s as defined in the Health & Safety Statement and Staff Handbook. Occasional Duties: • To attend meeting/training sessions as required. • To assist in the training and assistance of a new staff member. • To carry out any other reasonable request made by Management. • During peak times it may be necessary to work in other similar related departments.