Head Chef - #2160389

Head Chef – Belfast City Centre (Permanent)

Salary: £45,000–£50,000 per annum

Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week

Reed is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-known and highly respected hospitality group for a Head Chef to join one of their popular bars located in Belfast City Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a company with an excellent reputation, operating several leading bars and restaurants across Northern Ireland.

Why Apply? – Excellent Company Benefits

• 29 days holiday (increasing with length of service)
• Contributory pension scheme
• Employee discount scheme across Bars, Off Sales and Convenience Stores
• Genuine focus on work/life balance
• Flexibility of working hours
• Career progression and development opportunities
• Full training provided
• Employee Assistance Programme

Role Overview

As Head Chef, you will oversee the full operation of a busy kitchen, managing a team of 7 chefs. You will take ownership of menu planning and design, purchasing, stock control, staff training, rostering and ensuring consistently high-quality food standards.

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 2 & 3 in Food Preparation and Cooking (or equivalent)
• Intermediate Food Safety Certificate
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a busy kitchen, including at least 2 years in a senior role
• Strong experience in menu planning and pricing
• Full understanding of EHO regulations, due diligence, temperature checks and record keeping
• Proven experience leading and developing a kitchen team
• Flexibility with working hours

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen to company standards
• Maintain cost and quality control of all goods
• Ensure correct storage, stock control and rotation
• Oversee hygiene procedures and ensure accurate documentation
• Record daily temperature checks
• Implement allergen procedures and guidelines
• Champion health & safety within the kitchen team
• Manage menu costing, planning and pricing to deadlines
• Performance manage and develop the kitchen team
• Train, mentor and support junior staff
• Control and monitor food wastage
• Ensure training is completed and accurately recorded
• Maintain high levels of personal hygiene and kitchen presentation
• Carry out any other duties relevant to the role

If you are ready for your next career move, please submit an up to date CV today via the “Apply” link, or you can call the Branch and speak to Donna