Executive Head Chef

Aimbridge; Belfast; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Aimbridge seeks an Executive Head Chef for Novelli at City Quays, a Mediterranean and French brasserie in Belfast. This role requires a visionary leader to create innovative dishes and uphold high culinary standards while collaborating closely with renowned chef Jean-Christophe Novelli. The opportunity includes participating in menu development and fostering a successful kitchen culture.

Benefits

Industry leading training

Hotel discounts portfolio wide

Wagestream for financial wellbeing

Flexible working opportunities

Company sick pay

Access to hotel gym facilities

Minimum of 30 days holiday

Paid breaks

Free staff parking

Qualifications

• Extensive culinary experience in a similar role.
• Ability to develop creative menus and maintain food costs.
• Thorough knowledge of food safety and kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Steer kitchen team to create innovative and delicious dishes.
• Drive kitchen standards and nurture future talent.
• Maintain culinary excellence and food presentation.

Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Communication

Job description

Exciting times are ahead at Novelli City Quays, as we launch a fresh people-focused agenda and plans for growth across this exceptional hotel and restaurant. We’re now on the lookout for a visionary Executive Head Chef to bring passion, creativity, flair and leadership to our culinary offering. In this role, you’ll work in close collaboration with world-renowned chef and restaurateur Jean-Christophe Novelli, offering a rare opportunity to help shape an extraordinary dining experience and leave a lasting mark on our growing legacy.

Join our kitchen team in the heart of Belfast

Novelli at City Quays is a stylish Mediterranean and French influenced brasserie open all day offering lunch and afternoon tea through to dinner, a great place for after work cocktails and tapas at our bar.

A peek behind the scenes of the role

As Executive Head Chef, you’ll steer our kitchen team to create innovative and delicious dishes to delight our guests, whilst working in close collaboration with the world-renowned chef and restaurateur Jean-Christophe Novelli.

In this role, you will be responsible for menu development, maintaining culinary excellence and creative food presentation with the freedom to work with the freshest ingredients to drive first class guest experiences.

Beyond the pass, you’ll drive kitchen standards and a class team culture, nurturing future talent and driving your brigade forward to success.

Who are we looking for?

• Extensive culinary experience and a proven track record in a similar role
• Strong leadership and management skills to effectively lead a kitchen team
• Ability to develop creative and innovative menus while maintaining food costs
• Thorough knowledge of food safety driving kitchen standards
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure

What defines you…

• You want to show your flair for creativity with freedom to utilise the freshest ingredients
• You are a team player who thrives when leading a busy kitchen
• You work accurately with a real flair for creativity
• You take responsibility and strictly drive safety and hygiene standards.

What do we offer you?

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Company sick pay - Giving you piece of mind when you need it the most
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Minimum of 30 days holiday
• Paid breaks
• Access to hotel gym facilities
• Free staff parking

Beyond this package, this role offers you the unique opportunity to work within a renowned hospitality group with a global presence that is committed to your ongoing development and talent retention.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.

We believe in the power of diversity. Whoever you are, wherever you're from – if you’re excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. We’d love to hear your unique perspective and experience.