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Head Chef

Ireland, Sligo Employment contract · Job Posted May 16, 2026
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We are seeking an experienced and passionate Head Chef to lead our Culinary Team and support our Executive Head Chef in driving excellence across all food outlets. This is a high-impact, hands-on leadership role, ideal for a chef with strong operational and people-management experience who is looking to shape menus, inspire teams, and take ownership of a dynamic, high-volume kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to join a hotel with a vibrant F&B operation, large conference and event business, and a reputation for quality, innovation, and consistency.

Job Responsibility

  • Lead, motivate, and develop a passionate culinary team
  • Oversee food preparation, presentation, and service across all outlets
  • Support the Executive Head Chef with menu creation, costing, and culinary planning
  • Ensure exceptional quality, consistency, and creativity in all dishes
  • Manage stock control, ordering, waste reduction, and supplier relationships
  • Train chefs at all levels to maintain high culinary standards
  • Deliver HACCP compliance and uphold excellent food safety practices
  • Collaborate closely with the Food & Beverage leadership team to deliver an exceptional guest dining experience
  • Drive operational efficiency while maintaining high culinary standards
  • Contribute to innovation, new concepts, and seasonal menu updates

Requirements

  • Previous experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a hotel or high-volume kitchen
  • Proven leadership and people management skills
  • Strong knowledge of HACCP, food safety, and kitchen best practice
  • Excellent organisational, communication, and time-management abilities
  • Passion for creating exceptional food and delivering consistent quality
  • Flexibility and resilience in a fast-paced kitchen environment

Nice to have

  • Experience leading culinary teams in 4-star or branded hotels
  • Strong understanding of menu engineering and financial management
  • Creativity in menu development and food concepts
  • Ability to mentor and develop rising culinary talent
  • Ambition to progress within The iNUA Hotel Collection

What we offer

  • Competitive salary
  • Health insurance contribution
  • Pension contribution
  • Career development and education support
  • Meals on duty and uniform provided
  • Group-wide hotel discounts
  • Access to the iNUA Development Academy
  • A supportive, ambitious, and collaborative working environment
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