Job Ref: DAL2368
Branch: Clayton Hotel Limerick
Location: Clayton Hotel Limerick
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 39
Posted date: 25/07/2025
Closing date: 27/08/2025

HEAD CHEF

Dalata Hotel Group are currently looking for an experienced Head Chef who is eager to take ownership, elevate their teams, and drive outstanding performance while continuing to grow professionally.
In this position, you will have a unique opportunity to shape your team’s culture and success while contributing to the hotel’s strategy. If you are looking for your next opportunity or a move in your career into a supportive environment that values innovation and excellence, we invite you to be part of our thriving community at Dalata Hotel Group.

ABOUT US

Dalata Hotel Group – We bring the heart of hospitality to every hotel we own and operate. We see our growth and expansion plans as a way of spreading our unique way of caring for our guests further around the world, bringing better experiences to more people. Currently, the Dalata difference can be felt at each of our hotels in Ireland, the UK, Germany the Netherlands, and we’ll keep expanding this further, focusing on key UK cities, Dublin and Continental Europe.
Helping our people to grow and develop their careers is vitally important to us and is one of our highest priorities. We have many exciting and unique internal development programmes, each crafted to make sure our employees get the learning they need to be able to take the next step in their careers.
Dalata Hotel Group Plc is an Inclusive Employer. We actively encourage people from all backgrounds and abilities to apply to be part of our team. However, we understand everyone’s needs are different; therefore, if you require any accommodations with this application process, please highlight your needs when you are completing your application process.
At Clayton Hotel Limerick, everything we do is a little more personal.
Whether that’s getting to know you a little more or in the small gestures that make your stay that bit more memorable. We’re always dedicated to experiences that are all about you. Located on the banks of the River Shannon, indulge and relax with waterfront dining, in our indoor swimming pool or get out and explore the city. The perfect escape for a night on the town or family getaway to The Wild Atlantic Wa

• Lead kitchen operations for the hotel.
• Implement and individualise menu strategies.
• Lead and develop our skilled and ambitious culinary staff.
• Manage the purchasing delivery of food.
• Play an important role in the success of our conference and events offering.
• Manage the kitchen budget to achieve set targets.