Executive Head Chef

Important Information Location: Titanic Hotel Belfast, Titanic Hotel, 8 Queens Road, Belfast, Northern Ireland, Antrim, BT3 9DT Date Posted: 27th September 2024 Closing Date: 25th October 2024 Industry: Hospitality Job Type: Full time Salary: £50,000.00 Yearly Executive Head Chef Job Purpose The Titanic Hotel Belfast, part of the Harcourt Collection, is recruiting an Executive Head Chef to join our award-winning team. We are looking to for a proactive team leader, that thrives in the Kitchen and is passionate about the hospitality industry. The Executive Head Chef is responsible for the menu creation for all outlets, food cost control, Food Safety standards, Environmental Health standards, along with overseeing the day to day running of the Kitchens within the hotel. As well as the managing of the Kitchens, it's imperative that the Executive Head Chef is focused on continuously driving standards within Titanic Hotel Belfast. About the role Main Responsibilities and Key Tasks Ensuring that the Kitchen Brigade consistently delivers exceptional food and service, putting the guest at the heart of all activities. Leading the team in the effective delivery of department goals, planning and organising work activities, seeking to continuously improve ways of working and engaging the team to do the same. Innovating and develop menus with your own distinctive style, inspiring your team and our guests alike. Maintaining a safe, healthy and secure workplace environment, following all work protocols and engaging the team with training initiatives. Building effective relationships to create a positive learning environment will be a key requirement to ensure the success of the department Making clear, confident decisions, will be second nature to you, consulting with others where needed. Leading menu development and having a good understanding of business financials including labour costs, food costs, forecasting and budgets. Directing, leading, training, motivating your team. Developing a cooperative and competitive team spirit with a positive attitude Excellent communicator and presenter, both orally and written Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team environment Ability to work to deadlines, be proactive and work a flexible schedule as and when required Strong organisational skills, with the capacity to self-prioritise Familiarise yourself with our Core Values TITANIC which link to the desired behaviours that we expect all our employees to display Displaying thorough knowledge of and adherence to the law with regard to the following company regulations: Fire regulations and procedures Health and safety regulations First aid procedures MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS Any combination of education, training or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities Previous experience in a similar luxury, multi-outlet hotel is essential Proven experience of managing, coaching and developing teams, and you will enjoy motivating others to be their best, achieve their goals and fulfil their potential. You will be excellent at building a rapport with colleagues and guests. Most of all, you will have a professional, organised and friendly approach. Delivering outstanding food and service will be your passion and motivation. Your knowledge of food will be vast, and your finger will be on the culinary pulse of the latest food trends. Your food cost adherence will be excellent Emotional Intelligence is an important part of being an Executive Head Chef at Titanic Hotel Belfast, so you will display this at all times and constantly practice self-improvement. Good written and verbal English Valid driving license PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS Any combination of education in the following fields: Hotels, Restaurants Resorts The statements in this Job Description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job. What you will need Required criteria Per Job Description Desired criteria Per Job Description Apply Register Professional skills you'll need for this job opportunity Menu/Product Knowledge Food Production Food Costing Skills Menu Engineering Skills HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process, click the Apply button below to Login/Register.