Chef

Bob & Berts; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff card to use on shift and for

Unlimited free hot drinks!

Free cake on your birthday!

Enhanced family friendly policies!

Length of service recognition!

Opportunities to grow your career!

Job summary

Bob & Berts Stranmillis is seeking a passionate Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting high-quality, comforting dishes using seasonal, local ingredients. You will create menus, supervise daily food prep, and uphold strict hygiene standards in a fast-paced cafe environment.

The role emphasizes originality, teamwork, and delivering consistent guest experiences, with part-time hours including weekends and early mornings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef in café, bistro or fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to create menus, manage costs and work with seasonal produce.
• Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
• Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Leadership skills to train and motivate junior staff or volunteers.
• Right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
• Prepare and cook menu items to high quality standards.
• Ensure dishes are presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
• Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer allergies.

Skills

Experience as chef or cook

Culinary knowledge

Efficiency

Leadership

Personality

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Chef

Store: Bob and Berts Stranmillis
Position Type:Part-time (incl. weekends/early mornings)

Candidates must exceed the age of18years old for this job role due to the mature nature of some duties.

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate and skilled Chef to lead our kitchen, creating high-quality, delicious, and consistent food for our guests. You will develop seasonal menus, manage daily food prep, maintain excellent food safety standards, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role is perfect for a creative chef who enjoys working with fresh, local ingredients and cares about bringing comfort food to the local community.

Key Responsibilities

• Menu & Creativity:Develop and execute creative, fresh, and seasonal cafe menus, including breakfast and lunch.
• Food Preparation:Prepare and cook menu items) to high quality standards.
• Consistency & Presentation:Ensure all dishes are prepared to spec and presented aesthetically to enhance customer experience.
• Stock & Ordering:Monitor stock levels, manage inventory, and place orders with suppliers, while minimizing wastage.
• Hygiene & Safety:Maintain a spotless kitchen workspace and strictly adhere to food safety and hygiene regulations, aiming for a high sanitation rating.
• Teamwork & Operations:Collaborate with front-of-house staff to ensure efficient service and handle customer special requests or allergies.

Qualifications & Skills

• Experience:Previous experience as a chef or cook in a café, bistro, or fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Culinary Knowledge:Proven ability to create menus, manage costs, and work with seasonal produce.
• Efficiency:Ability to work quickly and cleanly under pressure.
• Certifications:
• Food Hygiene Certificate preferred.
• Leadership:Strong organizational skills and ability to train and motivate junior staff or volunteers.
• Personality:Passionate about food, friendly, and team-oriented.
• Right to work in the UK

Benefits

• Friendly and creative work environment
• Day shifts
• 50% staff card to use on shift and with friends & family!
• Unlimited free hot drinks!
• Free cake on your birthday!
• Enhanced family friendly policies!
• Length of service recognition!
• Opportunities to grow your career!