Sous Chef

Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves:

Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do!

We are currently recruiting for a Sous Chef to join our team based at Northern Quarter, Belfast. This is a great opportunity to join a world leading facilities management company. 


Working Pattern:

• 35 Hours Per Week
• 5 Days of Out 7
• Various Shifts between 03:00 – 22:00

Rewards:

• 28 days’ annual leave (pro rata)
• Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Benefit Communication Portal with additional free benefits & discounts for goods/services
• Voluntary Private Healthcare Scheme
• Training & Development
• Uniform Provided
• Company Events

The Role:

• Collaborate with the Head Chef in planning and directing food preparation activities.
• Supervise and mentor kitchen staff, providing guidance on culinary techniques and best practices.
• Assume leadership responsibilities in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Contribute to the development of innovative and enticing menus that meet the preferences and expectations of our guests.
• Ensure the consistent execution of menu items, maintaining high standards of taste, presentation, and portion control.
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, including food preparation, cooking, and cleaning.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to implement cost-control measures without compromising quality.
• Conduct regular quality checks on ingredients and prepared dishes to ensure adherence to established standards.
• Address and resolve any issues or discrepancies in food quality or presentation.
• Enforce strict adherence to food safety and sanitation standards.
• Conduct regular inspections to ensure a clean and organized kitchen environment.

The Person:

• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or in a similar leadership role within a culinary team.
• Culinary degree or relevant certification
• Workable knowledge of HACCP regulations
• Basic food hygiene certificate
• 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 customer on a day-today basis.

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.

Please note, the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) 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. ​​​​​​​ 


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