Head Chef

Unit: Belfast Royal Academy
Salary: £12.50 
Work Pattern: Monday to Friday 7.30am – 3.30pm 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a motivated and ambitious Head Chef with a real passion for food where you can develop your career with the world’s leading food service and facilities management company. 
Key Responsibilities include:
The Head Chef will plan, organise and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the company’s reputation for quality is enhanced with customers and clients at all times
Taking responsibility for the food production with a hands-on approach
Driving sales through centrally driven menu planning and promotions and preferred suppliers
Responsible for all aspects of food safety, HS and COSHH
The Head Chef will also be required to implement and maintain food monitoring procedures to facilitate budgetary control and to monitor all costs involved in the kitchen against agreed budgets

Essential Criteria:
Proven experience in managing and leading a kitchen team
Demonstrate innovation and strategic direction in food planning and menu development
Passion about food and customer service
Knowledge of working to a budget and achieving GP

Desirable Criteria:

Experience in a similar environment
Food Hygiene Certificate
High standards and quality driven
Knowledge of managing staffing levels and recruitment

Compass Group reserves the right to enhance the criteria, if necessary, for the purposes of shortlisting.

Why Compass?
At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are dedicated to investing in every member joining us. Apart from competitive salary, we offer
Free meals while at work
Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more
Learning & development programs
Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance
Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes

And many more benefits

Compass Group Ireland offers the best of both worlds – being empowered by a strong, global organisation, whilst maintaining the personal touch of a local company adept at tailoring ideal catering solutions for each one of our clients.
We are a leading foodservice and hospitality provider across the Island of Ireland. We believe in creating meaningful food experiences for our clients and customers. We pride ourselves on our ability to provide clients with a wide range of innovative dining solutions. We are an equal opportunity employer; we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees.

​​​​​​​NB: This role is subject to Acess NI Clearance