Head Chef – Academy Restaurant
Department: Hospitality Tourism & Events Management
Campus: Belfast
Salary: £39,423 - £46,761 per annum
Closing Date: 4 April 2025
Reference Number: 035207
- 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 -
Overlooking St Anne's Cathedral on York Street, Belfast, Academy is a haven in the city centre where you can enjoy truly memorable dining experiences. Locally sourced, seasonal ingredients are crafted into beautiful dishes, packed full of flavour.
As part of Ulster University, we are proud of our state-of-the-art educational centre incorporating a restaurant, culinary school, beverage school and conference and meeting facilities.
The Head Chef will undertake the operational management and leadership of food production services and kitchen operations in the Academy; the Centre for Food, Drink, and Culture. They will support and guide 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.
- ABOUT YOU -
The postholder will be required to have:
- A Culinary Arts Degree or a relevant professional chef qualification 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 services.
- Demonstrable experience in high-end kitchen operations, including personnel management, seasonal menu design, food planning and preparation, sanitation, health codes and security, as well as tracking stock levels of food, supplies, equipment and forecasting needs, with sound knowledge, and awareness of the key issues affecting the hospitality and event sector.
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Ulster University holds a Silver 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.