Head Chef

We are seeking an exceptional and passionate foodie to join and lead our kitchen team as Head Chef. If you are an inspiring leader, a people person, and have a genuine desire to be part of something big, your journey starts here. The Head Chef will take full control of the kitchen and help us create an unforgettable experience as part of Europe's fastest moving, ground-breaking lifestyle and hospitality brand.

Generator Dublin is located in the Smithfield neighbourhood, adjacent to the Jameson Distillery, a short walk from Temple Bar. The hostel features open social spaces, a café and bar with reclaimed wood, exposed brick, and original stonework, creating an unruffled industrial feel. The city's mix of culture, music, and historic Georgian architecture informs our hospitality experience.

• Take control, accountability, and ownership of the management of the kitchen and its daily operations
• Control and direct the food preparation process and other related activities
• Construct menus with new or existing culinary creations, with the courage to try something different and deliver innovative, locally inspired food & beverage offerings appropriate to the guest community
• Monitor and control stock levels
• Work within the departmental budget figures, maximizing revenue and minimizing expenditure
• Produce departmental forecasts as required and communicate figures to the team to aid their understanding of the business and the importance of their contribution to success
• Set up control systems to ensure all goods received are checked against delivery notes and invoices
• Know all statutory legislation and ensure H&S, food hygiene and Fire Safety compliance
• Operate a clean, hygienic kitchen at all times
• Keep up to date with local food trends
• Coach and lead the team to deliver an exceptional level of service that makes guests want to return
• Identify training needs and maintain development plans for staff
• Ensure the team continually improves product knowledge to maximize revenue and service
• Other duties as reasonably required

Note: This is not an exhaustive list of duties.

• Love cooking
• Be creative, innovative, and love great food
• Always keep cool under pressure
• Show commerciality with a strong passion for driving revenue
• Understand stock control and keep costs to a minimum
• Be a 'people person', social and guest-focused
• Be willing to get hands dirty when needed
• Excellent communicator and leader
• Available to work when needed
• Eligible to work in the EU

• Experience in hospitality/service in a similar capacity for at least 3 years
• A passion for your city, travel, and trending food and drinks concepts
• Knowledge of contemporary interests and the city

• Birthday holiday in addition to yearly holiday allocation
• Employee Bounty Program for new hire referrals with no cap
• Company contribution towards gym membership for eligible employees
• Ideas Award – quarterly award with double pay for 1 month for the most valuable suggestion/feedback
• Employer-funded life assurance at two times base salary
• Employer-funded income protection at 50% of base salary
• 2 free nights' accommodation across any hostels (subject to availability)
• Reduced room rates for staff and their friends/family across 15 locations in Europe & US
• Social events and celebrations calendar
• Various employee recognition schemes
• Online learning tools

If this might be you, please send your application in English. For questions, call us or visit www.staygenerator.com or our social media pages:

www.facebook.com/stayGENERATOR/ | www.twitter.com/AskGenerator | www.instagram.com/staygenerator/ | https://www.youtube.com/user/TheGeneratorHostels | https://www.linkedin.com/company/generator-hostels

We look forward to hearing from you and joining us to achieve our vision.