Chef De Partie

Chartwells Independent; Ballykinler; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I in Northern Ireland is seeking an ambitious Chef on a full-time contract (35 hours/week) to prepare high-quality food and drive menu development. You will supervise a team, respond to customer feedback, and help deliver exceptional dining experiences across our NI operations.

The role emphasizes food safety, flexible working patterns (5 days out of 7), and ongoing opportunities for progression within the organisation.

Qualifications

• Hold City & Guilds 706/1 & 706/2 or NVQ equivalent.
• Passion for great-tasting food and customer service.
• Experience supervising a team.
• Food Hygiene certificate.
• Flexible approach to working.

Responsibilities

• Prepare delicious, high-quality food for clients and customers.
• Oversee and implement menu changes.
• Identify opportunities to improve food services.
• Act on customer feedback to improve services.
• Create new menus and culinary concepts.
• Represent Northern Ireland and maintain a positive brand image.
• Monitor inventories and keep kitchens well-stocked.
• Oversee kitchen hygiene and cleaning according to regulations.

Skills

Food safety

Team supervision

Flexible

Customer service

Food hygiene

Job description

We're currently recruiting an ambitious Chef to help us create exceptional food experiences for Northern Ireland on a full time basis contracted to 35 hours per week. As a Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and serving the kind of food that truly brightens our clients' and customers' days, all within the market-leading food service company in the UK. You'll get given every opportunity to progress within a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: 5 out of 7 days

Could you bring your passion and culinary skill to Northern Ireland? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Preparing delicious, high-quality food that delights our clients and customers
• Overseeing and implementing menu changes
• Identifying opportunities to improve our food services
• Listening and acting on customer feedback to consistently improve our food services
• Supporting with the creation of new menus and creative food concepts
• Representing Northern Ireland and maintaining a positive brand image
• Monitoring inventories to keep our kitchens well-stocked
• Overseeing kitchen cleaning responsibilities to maintain hygiene standards
• Complying with Food Handling, Hygiene and Health and Satefty regulations

Our ideal Chef will:

• Be passionate about great-tasting food and exceptional customer service
• Hold a City & Guilds 706/1 & 2 or NVQ equivalent
• Have experience supervising a team
• Have experience in a similar Chef role
• Hold a Food Hygiene certificate
• Have a flexible approach to working

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Reference: com/0909/87025001/52832316/NI #Northern Ireland

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!