Job Description – Head Chef
Trump International Golf Links & Hotel
Doonbeg IRELAND is a coastal haven, hidden on a sheltered corner of the Wild
Atlantic Way where world-class golf meets an intimate Spa, amazing food and
access to the best activities, culture, heritage and one of the most
picturesque settings Ireland has to offer for conferences, meeting, incentives
and special events.
Recognised among the best championship Links
Courses in the world and named best Golf Resort in Ireland by the Irish Golf
Tour Operators Association. At the heart of the resort is the Irish Country
house hotel with one of Irelands best Hotel Restaurants, the Ocean View
Restaurant. And Ocean is a recurring theme, ever present with stunning views of
the rolling waves and the rugged landscape stretching as far as the eye can see
to the Cliffs of Moher.
Certified as a GREAT PLACE TO WORK®,
Trump International Doonbeg is home to a proud and motivated workforce of over
300 staff during high season, offering a world class 5 Star Hotel workplace,
with the beauty and balance of west Clare living.
Job Title: Head
Chef
Department: Food &
Beverage - Culinary
Responsible
To: Executive Head Chef
Main Purpose of Job: To assist the Executive
Head Chef with the production and presentation of all the dishes which leave
the kitchen and to ensure that they are to the five-star standard. He / She is also responsible for maintaining
his / her area of work to the highest hygiene standards and to observe a proper
system of food preparation and storage.
Liaises
with: Stores,
Back of House, F&B
MAIN DUTIES
Trump
International Golf Links Hotel is now looking for a knowledgeable and
experienced Head Chef to join the team and assist the Executive Head Chef to
manage all aspects of the kitchen to deliver an excellent guest and team member
experience, while seeking customer feedback, training staff and controlling
costs.
You will
support the Executive Head Chef to deliver high standards of service and drive
profits from the business focusing on quality.
Key
Responsibilities
Have
previous experience working as an experienced Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef
within a quality hotel restaurant environment.Driving
high food standards of delivering fresh, flavoursome & finely presented
food at all times within all outlets Actively
support the Executive Head Chef in controlling budgets, managing Health &
Safety and Food Hygiene.Completing
rosters, and completing all daily orders in line with kitchen budgetsHave
a strong team work ethic, who is humble and shows respect for all their
colleaguesWriting
and delivering daily specials menus To carry out all duties requested to the
satisfaction of the Executive Head Chef.You will be expected to respond to duties requested
by the Head of Department or Management - full mobility in all areas of the
kitchen will apply.To ensure that all dishes are prepared in a timely
fashion and to the appropriate standards.To ensure all stock is kept under optimum
conditions.To ensure that any anticipated shortages are
communicated promptly.To ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and
grooming.To participate in training
programmes as required.Due to the cyclical nature of the hospitality industry,
employees may be required to work varying schedules to reflect the business
needs of the hotel which can include day, evening or weekend shifts.
OTHER DUTIES
The above is not intended to be
an exhaustive list and you will be expected to comply with any reasonable
requests or duties as directed by management.
QUALIFYING CRITERIA
Minimum
1 year experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef.Previous
experience and responsibility in a hotel, a la carte restaurant and banquetsLevel
2 food safety qualificationProven
stability within a kitchen environmentAble
to demonstrate excellent organization, communication and planning skills.Able
to demonstrate culinary expertise and knowledge of all food allergensGood
people management skills including recruitment, performance managing and
appraising.Good
knowledge of HACCP and allergensPassion
for producing good quality foodAbility
to take direction and being able to perform under pressurePositive
attitudeGood
communication and interpersonal skills.
BENEFITS
Regularly
stocked canteen for meals, snacks and beverages while on dutyDiscounts in
our Spa, Hotel & Golf course Discounted
staff and friends and family rates available in other group properties in the
United States, and the United KingdomFree Car
parkingRegular
staff appreciation initiatives.Opportunities
to develop and grow through assisted educational opportunitiesSick Benefit
schemePersonal
locker where required.