This stylish four-star property in Co Kerry is currently recruiting an inspired Head Chef with excellent track record of developing a kitchen team to ensure all food outlets deliver a high-quality offering that truly entices guests. 

Key responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring a professional kitchen team in a collaborative, high-performance culture
• Designing creative, seasonal menus that delight guests and reflect local, fresh ingredients
• Ensuring full compliance with HACCP and FSAI standards, maintaining best-in-class hygiene and cleanliness
• Managing food cost controls, supplier relationships, stock levels, and waste reduction strategies
• Overseeing monthly stocktakes and achieving strong GP margins and budget targets
• Preparing clear kitchen SOPs, managing rosters, and ensuring smooth daily operations
• Providing consistent, nutritious staff meals within budget
• Liaising with front-of-house and hotel departments to ensure a seamless guest dining experience
• Monitoring guest feedback and continuously improving menu quality and service standards
• Staying on top of culinary trends and introducing new techniques or offerings to keep things fresh and competitive

The ideal candidate:

• 3+ years’ experience as a Head Chef in a hotel or premium dining venue.
• A flair for creativity and innovation in menu development, with deep understanding of ingredients.
• Positive leadership style with genuine dedication to mentoring and motivating the kitchen team.
• Financial and operational know-how, with experience in cost and margin control.
• Deep knowledge of HACCP, food safety, allergens, and compliance protocols. 
• A cool head under pressure and a passion for hospitality excellence.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Proficiency in kitchen admin systems, POS, Excel, GDS, etc.
• Guest-focused approach with genuine appreciation for hospitality.

If you're looking for an opportunity to showcase your creativity and help shape the culinary identity of a venue, this could be the perfect match!