Head Chef

Whitbread Group PLC (Costa Coffee, Premier Inn, Brewers Fayre); Belfast; On-site; GBP 6,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Northern Ireland is seeking a Head Chef to join their kitchen team at BAR+BLOCK Belfast. The role offers up to £14.41 per hour for 40 hours a week, starting immediately. Ideal candidates should have catering experience and a passion for food. Employees enjoy substantial benefits including discounts on accommodation and meals, a pension scheme, and a welcoming, inclusive environment that values diversity.

Benefits

60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension

Meal voucher upon joining

Qualifications

• Immediate start with catering experience required.

Responsibilities

• Cook dishes loved by guests.
• Be part of a leading hospitality business.

Skills

Catering experience

Passion for food

Job description

Kitchen Head Chef

Contract type: Permanent
Category: Operations - Kitchen
Location: Belfast
Working 40 hours per week
Paying up to £14.41 per hour.

Immediate start, catering experience needed.

Why You'll Love It Here

Training and support: We've got the user-friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the training that'll give you a career path in our kitchens and beyond!
Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme
Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more
Have a meal on us: You'll receive a £40 voucher to spend in our restaurant when you join us.

What You'll Do

Join our team at BAR+BLOCK Belfast as a Head Chef, as part of the kitchen team cooking the dishes our guests love. Use your passion for food to move your career forward and be part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation. Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: Advertised: 27 Nov 2025 Apply now