Are you passionate about exceptional food, fine dining, and culinary innovation? Ready to take the lead in a prestigious, high-end kitchen environment with Ireland's leading food service management company? Look no further – we're seeking a Head Chef with a talent for fine dining, to oversee our client restaurant, hospitality and private dining spaces and lead our skilled culinary team on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, daytime.This is an exciting opportunity for a talented and driven chef to showcase creativity and leadership in delivering an outstanding dining experience using only the finest and freshest ingredients.Key Responsibilities:Lead and inspire your team to deliver a high-end culinary experience that reflects excellence in every dishPlan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food for our daily client restaurant & fine dining service, ensuring exceptional quality and presentationTake a hands-on approach to food production and menu executionCollaborate with the wider management team to meet and exceed client expectationsUphold the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and compliance (HACCP, COSHH, HS)Drive menu innovation, using seasonal and premium ingredientsMaintain tight cost controls and manage kitchen budgets effectivelySupport training, coaching and ongoing development of your kitchen teamAbout You:Proven experience as a Head Chef in a fine dining or luxury hospitality environmentCulinary qualification with a focus on high-end or gourmet cuisineA passion for premium-quality food and exceptional serviceStrong leadership and communication skillsExperience with menu development, innovation, and strategic planningDeep understanding of GP, kitchen budgets, and stock controlStrong knowledge of food safety and complianceAbility to lead, motivate and develop a professional kitchen brigadeCompass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us and pride ourselves on being an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all our colleagues. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.Please review our Privacy Notice for details on how we maintain, protect and why your personal data is collected when you apply for a job with Compass Group. We will not retain any CV\'s or job applications for longer than necessary.Job Reference: com/0207/92253001/52745236/ROI Republic of Ireland JobsproCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!