Head Chef

The Mount Charles Group has an exciting opportunity for an ambitious and creative Head Chef to join our team at CAFRE Greenmount.

Mount Charles delivers dining experiences to fuel our customers within their workplace. We understand the importance of a balanced exciting menu to nurture wellbeing, promote productivity and achieve results. 
As our Head Chef, you will play a pivotal part in our dining experience. You will manage the day-to-day operation of the kitchen canteen, small retail unit and Cafe. You will ensure all of our team members are providing outstanding experiences for all staff and clients on site. You will be consistently updating various components of the restaurant to keep up to date with trends and customer feedback.
This is an exciting opportunity to demonstrate your passion and knowledge for quality food for everyone to enjoy!

Working Pattern:

Rewards:

• 28 days holiday (Inclusive of bank holidays)
• Company pension scheme 
• Health and Well-being platform inclusive of an Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Development and Training Programme

The Role:

• Create, innovate, organise & control the efficient and effective running of the service whilst inspiring your.
• Plan, organise, and direct the preparation and cooking of food ensuring that the Company's reputation for food quality is enhanced by the clients and customers.
• Responsible for compliance with Health, Safety, Food Hygiene, and COSHH regulations.
• Ensure commercial and financial controls are managed on a regular basis.
• Drive sales through centrally driven menu plans and promotions and ensure compliance through preferred suppliers.
• Provide high-quality service to customers and clients in line with a food service offer that applies to sector and client.

The Person:

• Experience in same similar role
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• Leads by example and lives our values.
• Previous experience working within a fast-paced catering/ hospitality environment.
• Previous management/ supervisory experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. The post also requires proficient skills in computer literacy.

Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

​​​​​​​The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

​​​​​​​​​​​Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview.

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