Head Chef – Lead Real-Food Kitchen & Team

Lounges; Bangor; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular hospitality brand in Bangor is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a dedicated team ensuring high standards of fresh food preparation. Responsibilities include managing kitchen cleanliness, preparing dishes to specification and ensuring all prep work is completed. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef, with skills in managing KPIs and training staff. The position offers significant benefits including paid breaks, staff food, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Staff food on every shift

50% off food and drinks

Paid breaks

28 days holiday pro rata

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Loungefest staff party

Competitions and incentives

Company pension scheme

Long service awards

Wagestream pay flexibility

Emotional support via Licensed Trade Charity

Career progression opportunities

Achievable bonuses

Shared tips

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Qualifications

• Existing Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef seeking to advance.
• Experience with food prep, hygiene, and cleaning.
• Capable of leading and maintaining high kitchen standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare dishes to specification, ensuring high quality.
• Manage kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Ensure all prep work is completed for each shift.

Skills

Experience with fresh ingredients

Chef/kitchen skills

Strong work ethic

Management of KPIs

Training delivery

Job description

A popular hospitality brand in Bangor is seeking a Kitchen Manager to lead a dedicated team ensuring high standards of fresh food preparation. Responsibilities include managing kitchen cleanliness, preparing dishes to specification and ensuring all prep work is completed. Ideal candidates will have experience as a Head Chef, Kitchen Manager, or Sous Chef, with skills in managing KPIs and training staff. The position offers significant benefits including paid breaks, staff food, and career progression opportunities.