Head Chef

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 and 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 ..... full job details .....