Head Chef opportunity for leading 4* hotel in Limerick, we are currently recruiting for an experienced and passionate Head Chef to join our Clients culinary team. Main Duties: Responsible for all aspects of managing the kitchen areas and personnel, ensuring the quality preparation of all menu items to the highest standards. Co-ordinates roster scheduling, labour costs, assists with recruitment and oversees staff productivity and performance. Hands on and enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and ability to control service from the front to ensure maximum results during peak periods. Passionate and creative with developing and implementing new menu ideas for special events and changing with the seasons. Ability to prioritise, organise and delegate work assignments and to oversee staff performance with prompt follow up where required. Develop, train and coach kitchen staff to the standards required by the kitchen To prepare, cook and present all dishes and sauces to a high quality and consistent standard; To ensure all dishes are prepared in a timely fashion To promote positive work relationships with suppliers, service personnel and other departments. To ensure that HACCP is implemented and documented efficiently, ensuring that all standards are maintained, reduce food and energy wastage in the Kitchens, join the Green team. To help develop a team spirit amongst the kitchen staff to maintain a cohesive team, ensuring all procedures and protocols are maintained. Maintain regular communication with staff and management through meetings, discussions and handovers To report regularly to the General Manager and to review performance, purchases etc. and implement required changes. Oversee and direct training of new hires and maintain an on-going training program for existing staff The successful candidate must have: Previous experience in a similar position, preferably in a 4* hotel environment; Be HACCP trained and hygiene focused; Have a real passion for delivering exceptional food Be innovative Possess strong communication and organisational skills; Have the ability to manage multiple tasks at one time: Be fluent in both verbal and written English. This is essential. Have a professional appearance & a positive work attitude; The successful Chef must be legally entitled to work variable shifts on a full-time basis in Ireland. The Head Chef will be required to work, full-time, 5/7 days per week, hours subject to business needs and business levels. What do we offer? Join a company and culture that put their team first Training and Development Opportunities - we invest in our people Being part of a progressive & growing company. Contributory company pension scheme. Company Life Insurance Scheme Staff meals Employee Assistance Programme Talbot Collection Friends and Family Rates on accommodation Bike to Work Christmas Savings Scheme For further details please contact Richard Lynch at CV to Skills: Standards and service Kitchen Management Bistro Restaurant bar Food HACCP banqueting and Events Head Chef Benefits: Meal Allowance / Canteen Paid holidays Car parking