The role will see the successful candidate overseeing a team of 10 within a busy operation with private dining rooms. 

The venue can accommodate 150 covers and caters for corporate and local clientele. 

Responsibilities include:

• Responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen
• Specify and delegate duties of kitchen staff
• Recruitment and supervision of staff, ensuring their efficient and effective working practices, quality of work and timekeeping. 
• Manage effectively labour cost
• Hands on and lead by example 
• Ensure all kitchen and related equipment is in safe working condition and is regularly cleaned to the appropriate standard
• Promptly report to the owner any defects in the kitchen or its equipment
• Adhere to the relevant standards set and maintain such records as are required by the Food Health and Safety Regulations
• Organise regular stock takes, and ensure that the required GP is achieved.
• Take responsibility for the cost effective ordering of all supplies relevant to the efficient running of the kitchen
• Cause a check to be made of the correctness of deliveries against delivery notes including pricing of individual items.
• Ensure that stocks of food, dry goods and other necessary items are maintained at appropriate levels
• Liaise with front of house staff and ensure that effective communication is achieved between them and kitchen staff

The ideal candidate will:

- Have experience within a similar role and restaurant environment

- Have experience in high-end, authentic Italian cuisine

- Feel comfortable managing a large volumes of covers

- Have experience managing a team as well as taking full responsibility for the smooth running of the kitchen

This is an excellent opportunity for a Head Chef looking to relocate with a generous salary and support offered with accommodation (1 hour south of Dublin).