Executive Head Chef

Executive Head Chef

A prestigious luxury hotel with multiple high-end dining outlets is seeking an exceptional Executive Head Chef to lead its culinary operation. This is a senior leadership role requiring proven experience at the highest level, with responsibility for large teams, complex service delivery, and consistent excellence across multiple kitchens.

Your Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all culinary operations across multiple dining outlets, banqueting, and events

• Set and maintain exceptional food standards aligned with a luxury hotel environment

• Develop, execute, and evolve menus across outlets with consistency and creativity

• Manage and mentor senior kitchen leadership teams, including Head Chefs and Sous Chefs

• Take full ownership of food cost control, GP performance, and supplier management

• Drive kitchen structure, training, succession planning, and team culture

• Ensure full compliance with food safety, HACCP, and operational standards

• Work closely with senior management to support the hotel’s overall commercial strategy

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Executive Head Chef or equivalent senior role

• Demonstrated background in luxury hotel or resort environments

• Experience managing multiple outlets and large culinary teams

• Strong commercial acumen with a track record of food cost and margin control

• Inspirational leadership style with a hands-on, standards-driven approach

• Ability to operate at senior management level within a complex operation

Salary & Benefits

• €120,000 per annum

• Senior leadership position within a flagship luxury hotel

• Autonomy to shape culinary direction across multiple outlets

• Support from an established senior management team

• Long-term career opportunity at the top end of the market

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