A LUXURIOUS RETREAT IN THE HEART OF NORTHERN IRELAND’S COUNTRYSIDE.

Nestled in 380 acres of lush parkland along the River Maine, just 30 minutes from Belfast, Galgorm Collection Resort is Northern Ireland’s premier luxury resort, offering a blend of traditional elegance and modern indulgence.

Whether you’re seeking a romantic getaway, a relaxing spa retreat, a world-class golfing experience, or a business escape in a serene setting, Galgorm provides an unparalleled experience with exceptional service, award-winning facilities, and breathtaking scenery.

• 125 elegantly designed guest rooms and suites
• Exclusive self-catering lodges, cottages, and shepherd huts
• Award-winning Thermal Spa Village, the largest in Ireland
• Signature treatments featuring Aromatherapy Associates and Gaia Skincare
• Three acclaimed restaurants offering gourmet and casual dining
• Chic cocktail and whiskey bars with extensive selections
• Championship golf course nearby, with bespoke golf packages
• Riverside hot tubs, saunas, and hydrotherapy pools
• Luxurious wedding and event venues with scenic backdrops
• Perfect base for exploring the Causeway Coast and Glens of Antrim

ABOUT THE ROLE:

Fratelli Ristorante provides an alternative dining experience within Roe Valley. Here we serve traditional Italian dishes with a modern twist. Our evening menu includes authentic Italian Cicchetti perfect for sharing, mouth-watering pizza, pasta dishes, and tempting mini desserts all feature on our unique menu. Serving up to and over 100+ customers mid-week and up to 200+ weekend evenings, this restaurant is popular with the locals and our hotel guests. We are seeking to recruit a talented, proactive, and dynamic Head Chef.
This is an exciting opportunity to progress in your career with the support of a welcoming team that believes the guest is at the center of everything we do. If you believe you have what it takes to lead our dedicated team of chefs and can demonstrate experience in the skills below, then we look forward to hearing from you!

THE MAIN DUTIES OF THIS ROLE INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Coordinating the activity of kitchen staff and managing daily operations to ensure that the kitchen is running efficiently on a day-to-day basis.
• Liaising with our Executive Chef to design menus, manage wage costings and food budgets.
• Ensuring all junior chefs and kitchen staff are well trained and managed.
• Ensuring that there is adequate staff cover at all times whilst achieving budgeted wage percentages.
• Managing your team to ensure the preparation and cooking of food is of a high standard and is delivered on time.
• Build strong working relationships with all resort chefs and collaborate closely with them to drive sales and continually improve standards.
• Liaising closely with Restaurant Manager and Food & Beverage Manager to drive sales and standards of service.
• Managing food stocks and ordering supplies.
• Working within and maintaining all associated Health, Safety & Hygiene guidelines and procedures.
• Working with Human Resources ensuring all people management policies and procedures are adhered to.
• Demonstrating effective communication skills with staff and managers at all levels.

Applicant Criteria:

• Previous experience working as a Head Chef managing a successful, busy kitchen.
• Proven track record and shown loyalty throughout their career.
• Have strong organisational skills.
• Have strong leadership skills.
• Have a flexible approach to working shifts pattern and weekends.
• Have a hard-working attitude and be prepared for a challenge.
• Enjoy working as part of a team and be able to work well under pressure.
• Display a pleasant manner and be well presented.

Perks of the job!!
We’re passionate about service, our guests, and, of course, our people. Whether you are new to Hospitality, fancy a different career path or want to extend your knowledge, Galgorm Collection can offer you an endless amount of opportunities. Why work for us? Click here to find out more! https://www.galgorm.com/why-work-with-us.html
We reserve the right to enhance the criteria to aid shortlisting and, in the event, that we receive large numbers of applications only those that are shortlisted will be contacted.
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Galgorm Collection is an Equal Opportunities Employer