Job Introduction
We're currently recruiting an ambitious Executive Head Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Compass Group Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week, Monday tot Friday, daytime.
As a Executive Head Chef, you will be responsible for creating an outstanding culinary experience. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Could you bring your spark to Compass Group Ireland? Here's what you need to know before applying for a Head Chef position with Compass Group UK&I.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead, inspire, and develop a high-performing kitchen team, fostering a culture of excellence, innovation, and collaboration.
- Strategically plan, organise, and oversee all aspects of fine dining food production, ensuring exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Take a hands-on role in menu execution while maintaining overall oversight of kitchen operations.
- Collaborate with the executive and operations teams to exceed client expectations and deliver premium dining experiences.
- Ensure full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and regulatory standards (HACCP, COSHH, HS).
- Drive menu development and innovation, leveraging seasonal, premium, and locally sourced ingredients.
- Manage kitchen budgets, cost control, and procurement to maximise efficiency and profitability.
- Champion staff development, including training, mentoring, and succession planning for the culinary brigade.
- Continuously evaluate kitchen processes, introducing operational improvements and efficiencies.
About You:
- Proven experience as a Head or Executive Chef in a fine dining, luxury, or high-end hospitality environment.
- Formal culinary qualification with expertise in gourmet or premium cuisine.
- Exceptional leadership and team management skills, with the ability to motivate, mentor, and inspire.
- Strong strategic mindset with experience in menu development, operational planning, and kitchen management.
- In-depth understanding of food cost, GP, stock control, and kitchen financial performance.
- Comprehensive knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and compliance standards.
- Passionate about premium-quality food, culinary innovation, and delivering an exceptional guest experience.
At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.
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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!