Head Chef: Lead Culinary Mastery & Team Growth

Focus Hotels Management Limited; Derry/Londonderry; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee of the Month

Staff discounts (accommodation / rooms

Food & Beverage discounts

Leisure Centre & Spa discounts

Staff training

Employee Assistance Programme

AXA Insurance discounts

Company group pension

Recruitment & recognition incentives

Free staff meals on shift

Job summary

Focus Hotels Management Limited is seeking a Head Chef in Derry City to oversee a busy kitchen, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation while achieving budgeted margins.

You will plan menus, manage costs, recruit and train the team, and drive strict food safety and health & safety compliance across the operation. A strong track record in hotel or hospitality kitchens is required.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, and Food safety level 2 or 3.
• Experience at senior sous chef level or similar in a hotel or hospitality venue.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and develop smooth kitchen operations with emphasis on quality and presentation.
• Plan menus, control costs and manage budgets to achieve food cost targets.
• Recruit, train and develop the kitchen team to deliver exceptional service while maintaining food safety/health & safety compliance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

People management

Cost control

Menu planning

Education

City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Focus Hotels Management Limited is seeking a Head Chef in Derry City to oversee a busy kitchen, ensuring high standards of quality and presentation while achieving budgeted margins.

You will plan menus, manage costs, recruit and train the team, and drive strict food safety and health & safety compliance across the operation. A strong track record in hotel or hospitality kitchens is required.