Head Chef – Authentic Mexican Cuisine Specialist

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  1. 6104164123535;-9.03351879119873;Morgans South , Askeaton , Co. Limerick , V94 E2V5

Órale – Authentic Mexican Flavor is seeking a highly experienced Head Chef to lead our culinary operations and ensure the absolute authenticity of our traditional Mexican menu.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Design and standardize authentic Mexican menus, including technical recipe cards and cost control.
  • Oversee daily kitchen production, including traditional nixtamalization processes and regional slow-cooking techniques (Pozole, Cochinita Pibil).
  • Implement and lead the HACCP Food Safety Management System and ensure full traceability of specialized imported ingredients.
  • Manage kitchen inventory, procurement, and relationships with specialized suppliers.
  • Recruit, train, and supervise kitchen staff in authentic Mexican culinary techniques and cultural storytelling.
Essential Requirements:
  • Minimum 10 years of professional experience in the hospitality and culinary sector.
  • Minimum 10 years of direct professional experience within the Mexican hospitality market is mandatory to ensure native palate calibration and deep knowledge of authentic regional flavors.
  • Proven technical mastery of ancestral techniques, including Nixtamalization and artisanal masa production.
  • Native or professional fluency in Spanish is essential for technical documentation and recipe standardization.
  • Must hold Irish HACCP/Food Safety and Manual Handling certifications.
  • Customer Service certification is highly desirable.
  • Sector:
Career Level
  • Professional
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