Head Chef

Malmaison Hotel du Vin; Belfast; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel chain in Belfast is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their culinary team. In this full-time permanent role, you will ensure every dish meets high standards, develop a talented team, and create innovative menus showcasing local produce. The ideal candidate will have substantial culinary experience and a passion for service excellence. Attractive benefits include discounted room rates and health plans.

Benefits

Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates

Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate

35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries

Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes

High Street Discounts

Cycle to work scheme

Healthcare Cash Plans

Referral schemes

Wellness Campaign Days Calendar

Complimentary stays on anniversaries

Private Medical Healthcare after probation

Bonus Plan based on KPIs

Critical Illness cover

Life Assurance

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar quality establishment is required.
• Creative mindset with a passion for food and service excellence.
• Ability to develop and manage a team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Ensure every dish is perfect.
• Develop the team around you and set the tone for each service.
• Showcase local seasonal products in menus.

Skills

Culinary Experience

Food Handling

Kitchen Management Experience

Restaurant Experience

Food Preparation Experience

Cooking

Cost Control

Sanitation

Leadership Experience

Job description

Opened 2004

64 bedrooms

62-seater Bar & Grill

3 private event spaces - largest seats up to 45

A stunning Italianate building located in the heart of the historic Cathedral Quarter one of the most popular areas of the city were also ideally located if youre going to the SSE Arena Victoria Shopping Centre as well as some of the coolest bars and clubs the city has to offer. Belfast is the capital and largest city of Northern Ireland standing on the banks of the River Lagan on the east coast. Its got natural beauty and tons of history. Quick to charm and packed with brilliant attractions including the world-class Titanic Belfast this is a city thats bursting with creativity. Youll see it in the boundary-pushing art galleries of the Cathedral Quarter in the super-cool pop-up restaurants that spring up around the city and in the bustle of St Georges Market where artisan food producers rub shoulders with craftspeople. Dig a little deeper and youll uncover the layers of history that make Belfast such a compelling place from its Bronze Age origins to its prosperous shipbuilding past.

About the Role

Head Chef Malmaison

44k per year / 45hrs

Full Time / Permanent

Malmaison Belfast

Get paid for doing what you love get loads of perks and benefits learn something new and make a career for life with Malmaison.

Ensuring every dish is perfect goes without saying as does developing the team around you and setting the tone for each and every service but this role will require a touch of the creative a head for numbers and a passion for going the extra mile.

You will have experience in a similar quality establishment have worked in similar sized properties within a branded environment.

Our menus include a la carte daily specials and our dishes allow us the opportunity to showcase some of the best food producers who share our passion for great local and seasonal products.

About You

Benefits

Interested Click Apply Now. In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison Hotel du Vin and Frasers Hospitality with rooms available from 65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops experiences holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental optical medical and more available from 5 per month
• Referral schemes that pay up to 1500 (just for getting your mates jobs!)
• A decent uniform that doesnt make you look like an extra from a 70s TV sitcom.
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like Pay Day Lunches / Treats National Popcorn Day Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Wagestream giving instant access to your pay as its earnt. Wagestream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time stream up to 50% of the money youre already earned learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st 3rdand 5thanniversary with Dinner Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer healthier happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme free confidential advice available 24 / 7 to you and your family

Plus on completing your probationary period you will be provided with :

• Private Medical Healthcare
• Bonus Plan based on clear and transparent KPIs
• Critical Illness cover
• Life Assurance

Our Sustainability Goals :

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace

Frasers Hospitality Malmaison & Hotel Du Vin are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race sex disability religion / belief sexual orientation or age.

Key Skills

Culinary Experience,Food Handling,Restaurant Experience,Kitchen Management Experience,Food Preparation Experience,Kitchen Experience,Food Industry,Cooking,Cost Control,Baking,Sanitation,Leadership Experience

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Interested Click Apply Now