Head Chef / Sous Chef

VANRATH; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary structure

Flexible rotas

Private healthcare

Staff discounts

Progression opportunities

Supportive team

Job summary

Vanrath are partnering with a well-established Belfast restaurant to recruit experienced chefs for a busy, high-quality kitchen.

The Head Chef / Sous Chef will lead a section, train junior chefs, manage stock and ensure HACCP and food safety standards while collaborating with the Executive Chef on menu development.

This full-time, permanent role offers a structured payscale, private healthcare, staff discounts and clear progression opportunities within a passionate team.

Qualifications

• At least 3 years' experience at Senior Chef de Partie level or above in a quality restaurant or busy kitchen.
• Experience running a section or the pass in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience training and developing junior chefs.
• Working knowledge of stock control, ordering and waste management.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or above, with HACCP knowledge.
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Cooking fresh, high-quality dishes to a consistent standard during busy, high-volume service.
• Running a section or the kitchen, taking ownership of every plate that leaves the pass.
• Working alongside the Executive Chef on specials and menu development.
• Supporting the training and development of junior chefs.
• Controlling stock and wastage, and helping drive kitchen efficiency.
• Upholding food safety, health & safety and hygiene standards at all times.

Skills

Senior Chef de Partie experience

Section ownership

Training junior chefs

Stock control

Level 2 Food Hygiene / HACCP

Evenings & weekends flexibility

Education

Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or above

Job description

Head Chef / Sous Chef

VANRATH are excited to be partnering with a well-established restaurant in Belfast to recruit experienced chefs. Our client has a strong reputation for quality cooking and outstanding service and is building its kitchen team ahead of a busy period. This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious chef to step into a high-quality, fast-paced kitchen with real scope to develop.

Location

Belfast

Salary

Competitive, dependent on experience

Hours

Full-time, permanent

About the Role

Key Responsibilities

• Cooking fresh, high-quality dishes to a consistent standard during busy, high-volume service
• Running a section or the kitchen, taking ownership of every plate that leaves the pass
• Working alongside the Executive Chef on specials and menu development
• Supporting the training and development of junior chefs
• Controlling stock and wastage, and helping drive kitchen efficiency
• Upholding food safety, health & safety and hygiene standards at all times

What You Will Need

Essential

• At least 3 years' experience at Senior Chef de Partie level or above in a quality restaurant or busy kitchen
• Experience running a section, or the pass, in a high-volume kitchen
• Experience training and developing junior chefs
• Working knowledge of stock control, ordering and waste management
• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification or above, with working knowledge of HACCP
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Desirable

• Current or previous experience as a Sous Chef or Head Chef
• Level 3 Food Hygiene / Food Safety qualification
• Experience in menu development, dish costing and GP management
• Experience in rota planning and kitchen administration
• A background in premium or fine dining restaurants

Benefits

• Competitive salary on a structured payscale
• Flexible rotas with a genuine work-life balance
• Private healthcare
• Staff discounts
• Clear progression opportunities
• A supportive, passionate team