Head Chef – Lead a High-Volume Hotel Kitchen

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management company in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations at a new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The role entails menu planning, budget control, and recruitment of kitchen staff. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years experience and relevant qualifications in catering and food safety, alongside strong interpersonal skills to develop a high-performing team while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.

Benefits

Staff Rates across Hilton Brand hotels

Complementary use of Hotel Leisure facilities

Employee of the Month / Year incentives

AXA Insurance Discounts

Company Group Pension

Free staff meals while on shift

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience managing a kitchen team in hospitality.
• Proven track record in managing departmental budgets and controlling costs.
• Strong emphasis on quality and presentation in kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop smooth kitchen operations.
• Menu planning, cost, and budget controlling.
• Recruitment, training, and development of kitchen staff.

Skills

Strong interpersonal skills

Experience in developing high performing teams

Budget management

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering or NVQ Level 3

Food safety level 2 or 3

Job description

A hospitality management company in Derry/Londonderry is seeking a Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations at a new DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel. The role entails menu planning, budget control, and recruitment of kitchen staff. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 3 years experience and relevant qualifications in catering and food safety, alongside strong interpersonal skills to develop a high-performing team while ensuring quality and cost-effectiveness.