Head Chef at The Barton Grill

Location: On site / Kildare, Co. Kildare, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Full-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality Chefs
Salary: Competitive salary

We are now recruiting forthe role of Head Chef at The Barton Grill to join our family at The K Club. The Barton Grill is T he K Club's stylish, hotel restaurant.Why not join us and seize the opportunity to make your mark on this fresh, dynamic food concept.

A UNIQUE RESORT

The K Club is a truly captivating leisure destination secreted away in lush Irish countryside - yet on Dublin's doorstep - we are a unique resort, a renowned place of celebration, with a spirited history that spans hundreds of years. Across the 550 acres of our stunning resort we offer a tremendous variety of career opportunities.

This is a sparkling opportunity for someone with the right focus and customer know-how to take the helm alongside one of Ireland's most trailblazing hospitality teams.

At The K Club, we encourage all of our team members when introducing their own ideas, insights and innovations to their respective roles; we want you to embrace the trailblazing spirit we are renowned for.

We also support our team members in pro-actively bringing our brand principles to life on a daily basis. If this sounds like a place where you could shine, we want to talk to you.

Here's how you'll bring the K Club's trailblazing vision to life:

• To lead and manage The Barton Grill Kitchen and Hotel Kitchen team
• To liaise with the Executive Chef with regard to menu suggestions, operational issues and the day to day operations of the Kitchen.
• To be responsible for all food service from the Kitchen including outside areas and the function rooms.
• To respond to and handle guest problems and complaints.
• To ensure that guests are always receiving an exceptional dining experience representing true value for money.
• To be aware of all financial budgets and goals.
• To ensure that all recipes and product yields are accurately costed and reviewed regularly.
• Ensure that the Department's overall operational budgets are strictly adhered too.
• Ensure that a consistent first-class product of the highest quality is achieved and maintained in all culinary areas, whilst adhering to operational deadlines.
• Ensure that all relevant banquet set-ups are prepared ahead of guest's arrival and in adherence with company standards.
• To ensure that all food products received into the Kitchen are of the required standard and quality and that they are stored and rotated correctly.
• To assist with the monthly stock takes in the Kitchen
• Ensure that all kitchen operations manuals are prepared and updated.
• Ensure that rosters are entered and updated in the Time and Attendance as required by the company and the payroll deadlines are met.
• To work in close conjunction with the Food and Beverage Directorand Executive Chef, to create a yearly marketing Plan for the outlet.

This is how we see you:

• Previous experience in a similar role is essential
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to work as a team
• A genuine passion for food
• Qualification in culinary arts, or similar is desired
• Extensive knowledge of good food handling, food standards, and presentation
• Competence in all aspects of kitchen budgeting to include costing and menu planning, labour costing and waste management
• Experience in HACCP maintenance

What's on offer?

• Staff transport to and from work outside public transport hours within the local area
• Ongoing investment in your personal development with access to internal and external training programmes
• Fantastic opportunities to progress your career
• Monthly recognition programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social events
• Uniform
• Meals while on duty
• Discounts on stays at the resort and on Food & Beverage for you and your family and friends
• Life Assurance

Data Retention

Please note that all applications and CVs submitted for a role at The K Club will be kept on file for a period of 12 months.

Should you not wish for your data to be held following the closure of the application process then we would ask that you please make a note of this when submitting your application.

The Human Resources Team

The K Club