Head Chef

The Ivy Belfast provides a lively all-day dining experience in the heart of the city. It combines modern sophistication with a warm and welcoming atmosphere, open seven days a week. With views of the iconic City Hall, rich textures, and colourful artwork, our brasserie is a true destination for exquisite food and drink.

As Head Chef, you will be at the forefront of our kitchen operations, shaping the culinary direction of the establishment. Your role involves leading the kitchen team, maintaining high standards of food quality, monitoring KPI's and ensuring operational efficiency.

This is a pivotal leadership position for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and is committed to excellence.

• Lead the team through positive and constructive methods.
• Achieving consistent GP results.
• Accurate Labour forecast to ensure that targets are achieved.
• Maintain a high customer satisfaction score.
• Ensure the Prep Team & Goods receiver are following management instructions.
• Precise ordering to ensure full menu availability and minimum wastage.
• Ensure accurate daily due diligence.
• Looking after staff wellbeing, working towards high staff retention.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Train and mentor kitchen staff to maintain high food standards.
• Pioneer a positive work environment and fostering teamwork.

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen environment.
• Strong culinary skills and a passion for quality and creativity.
• Leadership abilities with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Complete understanding of EBITDA & GP.
• Understanding PnL's to make positive cuts, increasing overall profit.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Experience in organising and leading a large kitchen team.

• Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).
• Additionally, all managers receive an element of variable tronc.
• Eligible for a discretionary bonus scheme
  , based on performance against company KPIs.
• Annual Bonus based on site performance.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 3 extra days after 3 years
  .
• 100% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Career Development and Training
  , including Apprenticeships.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.

Join our culinary team as Head Chef to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.