Head Chef

Job description

Job Title: Head Chef

Location: Limerick

Role Type: Full-time, Permanent (5 days over 7, including weekends)

Reports To: General Manager

About the Role:

The Noel Group is a leading recruitment agency operating nationwide across the hospitality sector. We’re proud to partner with a prestigious client in the hospitality industry to search for a talented Head Chef to overlook a busy 4-Star Hotel In Limerick City

An established 4-star hospitality property in Limerick is seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead its kitchen operation. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to a chef who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to delivering consistently high-quality food.

The successful candidate will take full responsibility for kitchen operations, team leadership, menu development, food safety compliance, and cost control, while fostering a positive and collaborative kitchen culture.

What’s in it for you?

• Opportunity to join a people-focused, progressive hospitality group
• Strong emphasis on training, development, and career progression
• €60,000-€70,000 per annum salary.
• Contributory company pension scheme
• Company life insurance
• Staff meals while on duty
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Bike to Work Scheme
• Additional staff benefits and savings initiatives

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, ensuring food is prepared and presented to the highest standards
• Lead, manage, and motivate the kitchen team, fostering a positive and cohesive working environment
• Develop, train, and coach kitchen staff, maintaining ongoing training programmes
• Plan and manage rosters, control labour costs, and support recruitment where required
• Maintain high standards of productivity, performance, and service during peak periods
• Drive creativity through seasonal menu development and special event offerings
• Ensure all dishes are prepared and delivered in a timely and consistent manner
• Implement and maintain HACCP standards, ensuring full compliance and documentation
• Manage food, energy, and waste control initiatives within the kitchen
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with suppliers and internal departments
• Communicate effectively with staff and management through meetings, briefings, and handovers
• Report regularly to senior management on performance, purchasing, and operational improvements

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen leadership role, ideally within a 4-star hotel or similar environment
• HACCP trained with a strong focus on food safety and hygiene standards
• A genuine passion for delivering exceptional food quality and guest experiences
• Creative and innovative approach to menu design
• Strong leadership, organisational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-pressure environment
• Fluent in spoken and written English
• Professional appearance with a positive, flexible attitude
• Availability to work variable shifts, 5 days over 7, including weekends
• Must be legally entitled to work full-time in Ireland