Chef Manager

Mount Charles Group; Ballymena; On-site; GBP 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering management company is seeking a Chef Manager for its Ballymena location. This role involves producing great food while maintaining high standards of quality and customer satisfaction. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and hold a Food Hygiene Level 3 qualification. The position offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.

Benefits

28 days paid holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Company Pension Scheme

Financial Education Advisory Service

Training & Development

Qualifications

• 2 years experience in a similar role.
• Self-motivated and works on initiative.
• Enthusiastic about customer service.

Responsibilities

• Produce great-tasting food ensuring quality and consistency.
• Achieve maximum efficiency in food service.
• Comply with food safety and health legislation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Flexibility

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3

Job description

Overview

Role: Chef Manager at Mount Charles Group. Location: Ballymena - Moy Park. Salary: £30000 per annum. 40 hours per week, 5 days out of 7. This is a Cook Manager role based at Moy Park, Ballymena. Closing date: Wed 29 October 2025.

Responsibilities

• You are a Chef that can produce great-tasting food, challenge standards, and ensure quality and consistency to company and brand specifications.
• Ensuring the food service achieves maximum efficiency, achieving a high standard of customer satisfaction at all times.
• Working with the General Manager to review menu costings and planning for seasonal business fluctuations.
• Ensuring all bookwork is completed within agreed timescales and company requirements.
• Ensuring all HACCP, Food Safety, and Health & Safety Legislation requirements are always adhered to.
• Working as part of a team, you will provide an efficient and friendly service to customers, assisting as directed with all aspects of food preparation and presentation to high quality standards.
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment; ensure tables, accompaniments and counters are kept clean and adequately supplied throughout the service period.
• Complying with all company and legal procedures relating to food safety, hygiene, health and safety and personal requirements.
• Ensure displays are stocked at the end of each shift.

The Person

• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• 2 Years Experience in Similar Role
• Food Hygiene Level 3 qualified
• Leads by example and lives our values.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about our customer service and reputation.
• Self-motivated, working on initiative.
• Flexible with a positive, can-do attitude.

Rewards & Benefits

• 28 days' paid holidays (pro rata)
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Company Pension Scheme
• Benefit Communication Portal with a range of additional free benefits & discounts for goods/services
• Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Training & Development
• Company Events

Requirements & Notices

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 customers on a day-to-day basis.

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. The successful applicant's job offer will be subject to providing a five-year, traceable employment history. The offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which is available upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

How to apply

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Closing date

Closing date: Wed 29 October 2025