Head Chef

New Bath Hotel & Spa; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Staff training

Assistance programme

Insurance discounts

Pension

Rewards programme

Free staff meals

Job summary

New Bath Hotel & Spa in Derry/Londonderry seeks an experienced Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, ensuring quality, presentation and profitability. You will plan menus, control costs and manage budgets to meet targets while upholding strong food safety standards.

Recruitment, training and development of the team are essential to deliver exceptional service within a premium hotel and spa environment.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 or 706/2 catering qualification or NVQ3 in catering.
• Food safety level 2 or 3 and a proven kitchen leadership track record.
• Experience managing a kitchen team in hotel or hospitality settings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop smooth operations of a busy hotel kitchen.
• Menu planning, food cost control and budget management.
• Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team to deliver service.
• Maintain strict food safety and health & safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Interpersonal skills

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 Catering

City & Guilds 706/2 Catering

NVQ Level 3 in Catering

Food Safety Level 2/3

Job description

Who are we?

Situated in a beautiful setting in Derry City with panoramic views of the river Foyle and only steps away from the famous city walls, shops, bars, restaurants. Facilities include 158 bedrooms, extensive conference & banqueting facilities for up to 450 guests, a leisure centre with swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and gym, Thompson's on the River Restaurant, Coppin's Bar and secure car parking.

What is in it for you?

• Employee of the Month / Employee of the Year
• Staff Rates – Accommodation / Rooms – Food & Beverage Discounts – Leisure Centre / Spa Discounts
• Staff Training
• Employee Assistance Programme
• AXA Insurance Discounts
• Company Group Pension
• Reward & Recognition incentives from Head of Department
• Free staff meals while on shift

A day in the life of…

As Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing and developing smooth operations of a busy kitchen, with emphasis on quality and presentation and maximising every opportunity to ensure profit and cost margins are met and consistently kept in line with budget. You will be Menu planning, cost, and budget controlling to ensure food cost is achieved. Finally, recruitment, training, and development of the team is important to ensure we deliver exceptional service whilst maintaining strict controls of food safety/health & safety to ensure statutory compliance.

What do we need from you?

To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as well as Food safety level 2 or 3. You will also have experience at this level or senior sous chef level and a successful track record of managing a kitchen team within a hotel or hospitality venue. You should also be able to display the following strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record developing high performing teams.