Executive Head Chef

Join the leadership team at the Radisson Blu Limerick, a stylish 4-star hotel set on beautiful landscaped gardens just minutes from Limerick city. Proudly part of The iNUA Hotel Collection, we are committed to delivering exceptional guest experiences while fostering a culture of growth, teamwork, and innovation.

With a strong reputation for outstanding food, warm Irish hospitality, and memorable dining experiences, the Radisson Blu Limerick offers an exciting opportunity for an ambitious senior culinary professional ready to lead and inspire.

About the Role

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Chef to oversee all culinary operations within the hotel. This is a full-time, senior leadership position reporting to the General Manager, with responsibility for maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency, and creativity across multiple outlets.

The successful candidate will lead a talented kitchen team, drive menu development, ensure operational excellence, and play a key role in delivering exceptional dining experiences that exceed guest expectations.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen brigade across restaurants, bars, banqueting, and in-room dining.
• Oversee daily kitchen operations, ensuring consistent quality, presentation, and taste.
• Develop innovative, seasonal menus aligned with the hotel's brand and guest preferences.
• Manage food cost, stock control, purchasing, and supplier relationships.
• Ensure full compliance with HACCP, food safety, and health and hygiene standards.
• Recruit, train, mentor, and performance-manage kitchen team members.
• Collaborate closely with the management team on events, promotions, and guest experience initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement in efficiency, sustainability, and culinary excellence.

A Day in the Life

Your day may start with a walk-through of the kitchen, ensuring preparation is on track for breakfast and upcoming events. You'll meet with your sous chefs to review menus, staffing, and service requirements, before focusing on menu testing, supplier meetings, or cost reviews.

As lunch and dinner services approach, you’ll support the pass, guide your team, and maintain the high culinary standards the hotel is known for. Throughout the day, you’ll collaborate with the General Manager and Food & Beverage leaders, ensure smooth operations, and continually look for ways to elevate the guest dining experience.

What We Are Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef, ideally at Executive Sous Chef or Head Chef level, within a high-volume 4-star or 5-star environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to inspire and motivate a diverse team.
• Proven experience in menu development, cost control, and kitchen management.
• A passion for quality, creativity, and delivering a world-class guest experience.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP, food safety regulations, and industry best practices.

Desirable

• Experience leading multi-outlet hotel culinary operations.
• Formal culinary qualifications or advanced training.
• Experience within a hotel group or similar brand-led environment.

Why Join Us

At the Radisson Blu Limerick, you’ll join a supportive, collaborative leadership team that values innovation, integrity, and excellence. As part of a growing Irish hotel group, you will have access to exceptional learning and development opportunities, plus the chance to progress within both the hotel and The iNUA Hotel Collection.

You will have the creative freedom to shape menus, elevate the dining experience, and lead a team that shares your passion for culinary excellence.

Employee Benefits

• Competitive salary package
• Career development opportunities within the hotel and The iNUA Hotel Collection
• Health insurance contribution
• Pension contribution
• Learning and development programmes
• Employee recognition initiatives
• Discounts on dining, accommodation, spa, and leisure across the hotel group

Call to Action

If you’re a passionate culinary leader ready to take the next step in your career, we would love to hear from you. Apply today and become a valued part of our leadership team—where your talent, creativity, and ambition can truly shine.

Apply Now and start your next chapter with Radisson Blu Limerick.