Teamworx are recruiting a Head Chef for an amazing landmark gastro bar & Restaurant in the heart of Galway City.
ATTRACTIVE SALARY ON OFFER - FULL TIME PERM CONTRACT
The successful candidate will be responsible for the day-to-day operation of our kitchen.
Main duties and responsibilities
* Manage the supervision and control of all food and beverages from the kitchen, ensuring high quality food while taking control of GP% and costings.
* Ensure that the service of all meals meets the standard of the Group Executive Chef.
* Obtain supplies and purchases from company-appointed suppliers.
* Control raw materials and portions to the highest standards.
* Prepare food using fresh, local, and Irish produce while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.
* Ensure food preparation, production, and presentation comply with high group standards.
* Complete and maintain all legislative paperwork as required by law.
* Maintain company standards of hygiene and safety, taking necessary actions.
* Develop and update cleaning schedules as necessary.
* Ensure security of the kitchen, stores, and finances.
* Keep all areas under the Chef’s control clean and tidy, ensuring equipment is switched off at the end of each shift.
* Handle administrative procedures in conjunction with the General Manager and Executive Head Chef.
* Conduct regular security checks.
* Receive and record all deliveries as per company requirements.
* Induct all new staff into kitchen procedures.
* Maintain tight stock control on all produce through bookwork, wastage, and weekly stock takes.
* Deliver weekly menu planning and engineering set in a monthly cycle.
* Understand and practice Health and Safety in the kitchen.
* Multi-task in a high-energy production kitchen.
* Understand and follow all COSHH policies and procedures at all times.
* Exhibit excellent organisational skills with the ability to balance competing priorities and workloads.
* Demonstrate relationship management skills to work with people at all levels and across diverse nationalities.
* Champion, support, and deliver business initiatives.
* Work unsupervised and take responsibility.
* Remain calm under pressure.
* Demonstrate initiative and offer new ideas.
* Be adaptable and flexible in approach to work required.
* Pay attention to detail and presentation.
* Exhibit highly developed influencing and relationship management skills.
* Possess true leadership skills necessary to achieve ambitious targets.
Qualifications and Experience
* Previous experience as a Head Chef in a working kitchen.
* Knowledge of Kitchen Health & Safety Procedures and all legislative requirements.
* Experience in stock control.
* Expertise in high-quality food production.
* Recognised professional culinary qualification.
* Knowledge of audit requirements.
* Strong organisational skills.
* Excellent people management and communication skills.
* Self-motivated and able to motivate others.
Contact Maurice on 045 898037 for more information on this amazing role.
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