Job Title: Head Chef
Department: Hospitality and Tourism Management
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £37,451 - £44,439 per annum
Closing Date: 2 April 2023
Reference Number: 019122

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The postholder will undertake the operational management and leadership of food production services and kitchen operations in the Academy; the Centre for Food, Drink and Culture, through supporting and guiding the kitchen teams and students in consistently delivering quality, variety of food and menus on offer to customers to the agreed standards, whilst ensuring fulfilment of the Academy’s educational, civic and commercial objectives under the guidance of the Academy Business Manager and the Head of Department of the Department of Hospitality and Tourism Management.

All short-listed candidates will be required to conduct a cooking demonstration with unseen ingredients as part of the interview process.

This is a full-time permanent position.

We intend to create a 12 month waiting list for same or similar roles within the University.

- ABOUT YOU -

The postholder will be required to hold:

- A Culinary Arts Degree or a relevant professional chef qualification with appropriate food production and kitchen/catering management skills gained in a similar environment, providing restaurant and food and beverage services on a similar scope and scale.

- OR Extensive and relevant experience as a Head Chef in a food and beverage setting offering a range of high-end dining experiences including restaurant, and banqueting service.

- BENEFITS -

- Competitive salary.

- Generous annual leave entitlement promoting a healthy work/life balance - plus, an additional 15 days' per year when the university is closed.

- Enrolment in USS pension scheme - employer contribution of 21.6%, employee contribution of 9.8%.

- An environment that supports flexible working and allows you to balance both work and home life.

- An open and inclusive environment that celebrates and welcomes diversity.

- Onsite and discounted sports/gym facilities (3 months' free gym membership at either the Jordanstown, Coleraine, or Magee Campus).

- Cycle to Work Scheme.

- Discounted eye tests with subsequent competitive prescription lenses and frames.

- Exposure to the very latest in cutting edge technologies including Dell, Aruba, Checkpoint, Avaya, feeding your passion for IT.

- Autonomy in your role to make impactful decisions and changes to company processes.

-ATHENA SWAN STATEMENT-

Ulster University holds a Bronze Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing gender equality in higher education, read more on our website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.