Chef Manager - Belfast

Compass Group Ireland; Belfast; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading food service management company in Belfast is seeking a Chef Manager to produce outstanding food and lead a talented team. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of catering experience and a strong background in team management. Responsibilities include food production with top-quality ingredients and ensuring the delivery of exceptional service. The position offers numerous benefits including career pathways, flexible working, and wellness programs to support employee growth.

Benefits

Free meals while at work

Accessible wellness programs

Flexible working arrangements

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in catering.
• Managed and developed a team of 3+ within catering.
• Sound knowledge of HSE requirements.

Responsibilities

• Produce outstanding food using the finest ingredients.
• Lead your team effectively.
• Ensure delivery of high-quality service.

Skills

Catering Management

Team Leadership

Food Production

Customer Service

Education

Professional Cookery / Food Production & Cooking - City & Guilds 706-1 / 2 or equivalent

Level 3 qualification in relevant area

Tools

IT systems

Job description

Chef Manager - Belfast

Passionate about food? Want to develop your career with the world's leading food service management company? Look no further, we, the leading foodservice and hospitality provider across UK and Ireland, are looking for a Chef Manager to join our talented team. This is a Permanent working 37.5 hours per week.

As Chef Manager you will produce outstanding food using the finest and freshest ingredients while also leading your team!

Personal Specification :

Always strives to deliver above and beyond the expectations set by management, customer, and client

Has a proven desire for the delivery of the highest quality of service and food offer obtainable

Has the drive to ensure that all results are attained in the most professional and honest manner

Essential :

Professional Cookery / Food Production & Cooking - City & Guilds 706-1 / 2 or equivalent

Minimum 2 years' Experience in catering

Managed and developed a team of 3+ within catering

Seasonal Menu Planning & Costing and Experience of purchasing and profit optimization

Experience in Recruitment & Training / Developing Team and Strong people management skills.

Sound knowledge of and able to manage all HSE requirements for the role

Desirable :

Experience in managing Rosters & Hours efficiently

Level 3 qualification in the relevant area [or equivalent]

Competent in IT systems

Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.

Some of the benefits we offer :

Free meals while at work

Receive Wow Points when you use the Perks@Work platform on a wide range of brands, activities and more

Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available

Career Pathways to support career progression and / or skills development

Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more

Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth

Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance

Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life

Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues

Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees

Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes

Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

And many more..

About Us :

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.