Pantry Chef Manager - #2117362

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a bespoke and leading organisation within the tourism, business and leisure industry, for a Pantry Chef Manager to join their team based in Belfast.

This is a Full-Time, Permanent Position.

Working Hours: 40 hours per week over 7 days (with working across multiple venues).

With a salary of £35,589 per annum.

Job Purpose:

You will be responsible for the delivery of excellent food and presentations standards in this bistro style restaurant within a world leading visitor attraction.

Essential Criteria:

• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a Chef supervisory position within a Hospitality or similar venue location
• Current HACCP/Food Hygiene Qualification
• Experience of conducting and overseeing HACCP and Food Hygiene requirements to a 5-star minimum level
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to demonstrate the effective communication standard required in a chef manager position
• Ability to work in a busy environment and under time pressures
• Ability to work on your own initiative as well as part of a team

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Implement, monitor and maintain standards set by the Retail Outlets Manager and Executive Head Chef for all aspects of food production and delivery
• Manage all aspects of this busy kitchen to provide an efficient service for customers
• Demonstrate strong organisational skills and a proactive approach to tasks and the day to day running of the operation and The Pantry kitchen team
• Ensure counter set up, food presentation and menu selection meet the specification for The Pantry as detailed
• Support the front of house team to ensure excellent standards in all aspects of food delivery are achieved
• Support the Retail Outlets Manager to ensure staff are fully conversant in all aspects of food service including the menu, content of dishes, allergens and portion control
• Efficiently manage all stock including storage, stock movement, waste management, stock taking etc to be in line with policies, systems, procedures, and schedules
• Support the Hospitality department as may be periodically required
• Complete personal training as required, proactively identify training requirements of team and ensure these are completed
• Comply and keep up to date with all relevant company and legislative policies and procedures including food safety, HACCP, Allergens, Health and Safety etc.
• Maintain an effective cleaning regime to ensure equipment and kitchen and service areas are kept in best condition possible
• Report any damaged or faulty equipment to Retail Outlets Manager in order to facilitate efficient operations
• To undertake your duties in such a way as to enhance and protect the reputation and public profile of the business
• Proactive and positive approach to embracing and being compliant to organisational Health and Safety Culture
• Ensure your interactions with and the management of your team are of the very highest professional standards and in line with the Team Charter, culture and standards of the organisation
• Ensure adherence to and compliance with all GDPR/Data Protection related policies and procedures
• To undertake such other relevant duties as may from time to time be required

Please send your CV to Donna Kelso –