Head Chef

If you like working as part of a great team, this opportunity to join our kitchen brigade is the perfect opportunity.

As a Head Chef you will love all things food and want to be part of a kitchen team that works together to plate up tasty, fresh, good-looking dishes. We are looking for flexible and dedicated people who enjoy being part of a team. Reporting directly to the Executive Chef, you will assist, and take the lead, in all aspects the kitchen management - from rostering to ordering, stock control to menu development and everything in between.

As a Head Chef at The River Lee, you will be working for the family owned Doyle Collection Hotel group, which means there are plenty of opportunities for your career to grow in Ireland and further afield in the UK and the USA!

The perks of working at The River Lee Hotel

• 30 days of holiday including public holidays, increasing to 35 with length of service
• Free meals on duty as well as breakfast to get you started and all day tea and coffee for the caffeine lovers
• Discounted hotel rooms in the UK, Ireland and USA for you, your family and friends
• 50% off food when dining with the Doyle Collection
• Great location with easy access to public transport
• In-house training team dedicated to your personal development
• Reward and recognition programmes (earn bonuses, restaurant meals, overnight stays and extra days off!)
• Save money with our Cycle to Work scheme and plan for your future with our pension
• Staff summer parties, Christmas parties and regular team get togethers
• Refer a Friend Bonus Scheme
• Plus more

The River Lee, Cork

The River Lee is 'The Modern Face of Cork in the Heart of the City'. Cork, Irelands 'second city', is a lively cultural centre. The River Lee is one of Cork's leading business and social destinations comprising 182 bedrooms, NRG Fitness, 8 meeting & event spaces, The Mirror Room and The River Club restaurant/bar and river side terrace.

The Doyle Collection

The Doyle Collection is a carefully curated collection of eight Irish family-owned luxury and urban hotels located centrally in London, Dublin, Washington DC, Cork and Bristol. What binds our hotels together is the Doyle service ethos - a real warmth and thoughtfulness.

We are proud to say that The Doyle Collection has maintained it's listing as one of the 'Best Large Workplaces' with Great Places to Work since 2017. This accolade means that our people are part of a culture of continuous improvement, working for leaders who are committed to the working environment.

Inclusion and diversity are key to us. At The Doyle Collection, where everyone is valued, and everyone is treated with fairness and respect. All our team members have the opportunity to thrive with an equal opportunities employer.