Chef
Malone Hotel, Belfast, has an incredible opportunity for two passionate Chefs to support the Executive Head Chef with managing kitchen operations across a restaurant, bar, and wider hotel rebrand. The successful candidate will oversee the food offering across the restaurant, bar, and function spaces, building a strong, well-trained team that consistently delivers amazing culinary experiences day in and day out.
About the role
Key Responsibilities:
Support talent selection for your kitchen team, and ensure the department is adequately staffed and trained.
Ensure the highest level of guest and employee care at all times, develop a positive working culture within the department, and foster pride in their food.
Support with purchasing, cleaning and maintenance within the kitchen areas and any other admin required for the department.
Work alongside the Executive Head Chef and senior team to consistently deliver an impeccable and profitable product.
Consistently review food offerings in line with industry trends, seasonality and ensure strong use of local produce and suppliers.
Comply with statutory regulations and ensure the business operates within the law, and ensure your team has all necessary up-to-date qualifications.
Regularly review guest feedback to improve your product and service.
Essential Criteria:
At least 2 years' experience at Chef level.
A proven track record in a hotel environment operating to a 4-star standard is desirable, or knowledge of large-scale functions/events at a minimum.
Strong people management skills.
Knowledge of working with financial targets.
Guest-oriented and service-minded.
Benefits:
As an award-winning, family-owned hotel, we offer our staff the chance to become “part of the family!”.
Competitive salary.
Internal growth and development opportunities.
28 days' holiday for full-time staff.
Departmental incentives.
Free parking.
Discounted friends and family rates
This job description is not exhaustive; therefore, the job holder may be required, from time to time, to carry out tasks as and when requested by Management.
What you will need
Required criteria
- At least 2 years experience at Chef level in a busy kitchen environment.
- Strong people management skills and ability to support and mentor junior kitchen staff.
- Guest-orientated and service-minded.
- Knowledge of executing large scale functions and events.
- Proven track record as a Chef in a Hotel environment operating to 4-star standard.
The Malone Hotel
The Malone is a veritable secret, a hidden treasure boasting everything you want in a hotel: spacious bedrooms and suites, function rooms for inspirational wedding celebrations or corporate events and the very best of that famous Irish hospitality, every step of your stay. The Guinness is perfectly poured in our Greyhound bar – enjoy with some smoked salmon and wheaten bread or indulge in a meal to remember in the Gallery Restaurant. Here at The Malone, we have generations of experience in welcoming guests. First opened in 1945 as ‘The Bowness’, for the last 30 years, The Malone has been owned and run by two generations of the Macklin family. Relax and unwind with us. A warm Irish welcome to you!
We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team. As a family owned hotel, you're not only part of the team, you're part of the family. Our commitment to our people is to deliver a great place to not only work, but thrive. Relationships are important to us, those we have with our guests and with one another. The Malone inspires its teams to live by the company's core values; - Treat people really well - Openness, trust and understanding - The highest standards - Perseverance and enjoyment - One step ahead - Flexibility Internal development and progression is key to our success, having been in business for 30 years.
Our benefits
We believe everyone has the right to grow and develop and we actively encourage those who want to make a career in hospitality, with internal and external training. Employees have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of benefits whilst working at The Malone Hotel.