Head Chef

Zachary Daniels; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Zachary Daniels is seeking an experienced Head Chef for a busy, high-volume kitchen in Derry. You will lead daily operations, ensuring fresh, high-quality dishes while upholding safety and quality standards.

The role requires strong leadership, budget awareness and the ability to work at pace. Hours are 42.5 per week across flexible shifts, with opportunity to influence menus and food costs in a thriving operation.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen.
• Relevant Catering and Food Safety qualifications.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Experience working to targets, budgets or KPIs.
• A passion for fresh, quality food.
• The ability to work at pace while maintaining high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh food to a consistently high standard.
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team.
• Allocate tasks and manage the kitchen operation.
• Manage stock, costs and waste.
• Ensure food safety, health & safety and trading standards are met.
• Support sales, profitability and commercial targets.
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Food Safety

Education

Food Safety Qualifications

Job description

Head Chef | Derry | up to £40,000 + great benefits | Full-time, 42.5 hours per week

Zachary Daniels is recruiting for an experienced Chef to join a busy, high-volume food operation.

The Role

You’ll lead the day-to-day running of the kitchen, preparing high-quality fresh food while maintaining excellent standards across food safety, quality and service.

• Prepare fresh food to a consistently high standard
• Lead, motivate and develop the kitchen team
• Allocate tasks and manage the kitchen operation
• Manage stock, costs and waste
• Ensure food safety, health & safety and trading standards are met
• Support sales, profitability and commercial targets
• Maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen

About You

We’re looking for someone with:

• Previous experience in a professional kitchen
• Relevant Catering and Food Safety qualifications
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Experience working to targets, budgets or KPIs
• A passion for fresh, quality food
• The ability to work at pace while maintaining high standards

Working hours: Monday-Sunday, between 6am-6pm, with flexibility required. Shift patterns will be discussed at interview.