Executive Chef

2 weeks ago


Belfast, United Kingdom The Malone Hotel Full time
Job Description

The Malone has just rebranded and has undergone an extensive refurbishment of the bar, restaurant, and wider hotel.

We have an opportunity for an Executive Chef to join our growing team at an extremely exciting time We are a locally owned, boutique four* hotel where your personality and originality will have a chance to shine

This is an incredible opportunity for an enthusiastic and experienced Executive Chef to lead and manage the kitchen operations through a restaurant bar and wider hotel rebrand. You will oversee the food offering across the restaurant, bar & function spaces, building a strong and well-trained team who consistently deliver amazing culinary experiences, day in, day out.

About The Role

An overview of your duties:

· Responsible for planning, organising, and developing the overall food strategy for pre and post opening operations across all hotel F&B outlets in line with the rebrand vision.

· Support talent selection for your kitchen team, ensure the department is adequately staffed and trained.

· Always ensure the highest level of guest and employee care and develop a positive working culture within the department and pride in their food.

· Oversee purchasing, payroll, cleaning and maintenance within the kitchen areas and any other admin required for the department.

· Help develop the departmental budgets, ensure actions and strategies are in place to meet those targets.

· Work alongside the Hotel Directors and senior team to consistently deliver an impeccable and profitable product.

· Consistently review your offerings in line with industry trends, seasonality and ensuring strong use of local produce and suppliers.

· Comply with statutory regulations and ensure the business operates within the law and ensure your team have all necessary up to date qualifications.

· Regularly review guest feedback to improve your product and service.

This job description is not exhaustive, therefore the job holder may be required, from time to time, to conduct tasks as and when requested by Management.

Interviews may take place prior to the job advertisement closing as and when suitable applications are received. If a suitable candidate is appointed the role may close early, therefore please do not hesitate to submit your application in a timely manner.

In addition, we also reserve the right to enhance the criteria at shortlisting stage. 

Skills Needed

About The Company

The Malone is a veritable secret, a hidden treasure boasting everything you want in a hotel: spacious bedrooms and suites, function rooms for inspirational wedding celebrations or corporate events and the very best of that famous Irish hospitality, every step of your stay. The Guinness is perfectly poured in our Greyhound bar – enjoy with some smoked salmon and wheaten bread or indulge in a meal to remember in the Gallery Restaurant.Here at The Malone, we have generations of experience in welcoming guests. First opened in 1945 as ‘The Bowness’, for the last 30 years, The Malone has been owned and run by two generations of the Macklin family. Relax and unwind with us. A warm Irish welcome to you

Company Culture

We are always looking for enthusiastic and talented individuals to join our team. As a family owned hotel, you're not only part of the team, you're part of the family.Our commitment to our people is to deliver a great place to not only work, but thrive. Relationships are important to us, those we have with our guests and with one another. The Malone inspires its teams to live by the company's core values; - Treat people really well- Openness, trust and understanding- The highest standards- Perseverance and enjoyment- One step ahead- FlexibilityInternal development and progression is key to our success, having been in business for 30 years.

Desired Criteria

  • Proven track record in a hotel environment operating to 4-star standard

Required Criteria

  • At least 3 years experience at Head Chef level
  • Strong people manager and an inspirational leader
  • Knowledge of working to and with financial targets
  • Guest-oriented and service-minded
  • knowledge of large scale functions/events

Closing DateSaturday 6th July, 2024


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