Focus Hotels Management Limited
Head Chef
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Who are we?
Situated in a beautiful setting in Derry City with panoramic views of the river Foyle and only steps away from the famous city walls, shops, bars, restaurants. Facilities include 158 bedrooms, extensive conference & banqueting facilities for up to 450 guests, a leisure centre with swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and gym, Thompson's on the River Restaurant, Coppin's Bar and secure car parking.
What is in it for you?
- Employee of the Month / Employee of the Year
- Staff Rates – Accommodation / Rooms – Food & Beverage Discounts – Leisure Centre / Spa Discounts
- Staff Training
- Employee Assistance Programme
- AXA Insurance Discounts
- Company Group Pension
- Reward & Recognition incentives from Head of Department
- Free staff meals while on shift
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As Head Chef you will be responsible for overseeing and developing smooth operations of a busy kitchen, with emphasis on quality and presentation and maximising every opportunity to ensure profit and cost margins are met and consistently kept in line with budget. You will be Menu planning, cost, and budget controlling to ensure food cost is achieved. Finally, recruitment, training, and development of the team is important to ensure we deliver exceptional service whilst maintaining strict controls of food safety/health & safety to ensure statutory compliance.
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What do we need from you?
To be successful in this role, the ideal candidate will hold City & Guilds 706/1 | 706/2 Catering, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent as well as Food safety level 2 or 3. You will also have experience at this level or senior sous chef level and a successful track record of managing a kitchen team within a hotel or hospitality venue. You should also be able to display the following strong interpersonal skills, with a proven track record developing high performing teams.
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