Banqueting Head Chef - Cashel Palace Hotel
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What you'll do
- Plan, prepare, and lead execution of banqueting menus to the highest standard
- Manage and develop the banqueting kitchen brigade, including rostering, training, and performance
- Liaise with the Executive Sous Chef, events, and F&B teams to ensure seamless delivery across concurrent functions
- Manage food cost, wastage, and stock control for the banqueting department
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and allergen regulations
- Maintain kitchen standards during high-volume and high-pressure service periods
What they're looking for
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume banqueting or events kitchen, ideally within a luxury environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organisational ability and calm under pressure
- Relevant culinary qualification
- Up-to-date HACCP certification
- Right to work in Ireland
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Company Description
A Palladian manor, in the heart of Ireland, Cashel Palace is a luxury hideaway, meticulously restored and exquisitely reimagined. Spectacularly located by the Rock of Cashel in picturesque Co. Tipperary, the hotel is enveloped in nature and overlooked by ancient history.
Job Description
Cashel Palace Hotel is a five-star luxury property holding one Michelin Star and two Michelin Keys. We are seeking an experienced Head Banqueting Chef to lead our banqueting kitchen team and deliver consistently excellent food for weddings, private events, and large-scale functions.
The Role
- Plan, prepare, and lead execution of banqueting menus to the highest standard
- Manage and develop the banqueting kitchen brigade, including rostering, training, and performance
- Liaise with the Executive Sous Chef, events, and F&B teams to ensure seamless delivery across concurrent functions
- Manage food cost, wastage, and stock control for the banqueting department
- Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and allergen regulations
- Maintain kitchen standards during high-volume and high-pressure service periods
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume banqueting or events kitchen, ideally within a luxury environment
- Strong leadership and team management skills
- Excellent organisational ability and calm under pressure
- Relevant culinary qualification
- Up-to-date HACCP certification
- Right to work in Ireland
Additional Information
Great employee benefits as part of the overall package.
- Sick pay
- Employee discount
- Bike to work scheme
- Wellness program
- Food allowance
- Company events
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