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Executive Head Chef - New Ulster 4* Hotel

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Full Benefits Package

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Derry, Northern Ireland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP β‰ˆ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Executive Head Chef - New Ulster 4* Hotel

My client, a new 4* Hotel in Ulster is seeking an experienced Exec Head Chef to join their Opening team. The successful applicant will have a strong background in Luxury 4* or 5* Hotels preferably with experience in a Pre-Opening property. You will oversee the day-to-day culinary operations, including training, supervising staff, and monitoring food quality. They are seeking a hands-on proactive manager capable of leading and motivating a team of talented Chefs who has a minimum of 3 years experience in a similar Senior Chef role

The Candidate:

  • Previous experience in a similar senior role in a Luxury 4* or 5* Hotel environment
  • Pre-Opening Experience
  • A Team Player, excellent Staff Developer, and innovative Team leader
  • Should have an understanding & knowledge of compiling wage forecasts, rosters, monthly stock control & budgeting, team training, cost control management, and managing HACCP.
  • Should excel and exceed in the delivery of exceptional food whilst maintaining consistency.
  • Be an ambitious person responsible for creating an environment that promotes employee morale and encourages the team to have pride and commitment to their work.
  • Excellent Communication, Organisational, and Leadership Skills
  • Have the ability to handle multiple tasks including volume production with an eye for detail and presentation.
  • Stay up to date with the latest culinary trends
  • Ensure that the Operational budgets are in line and costs are strictly controlled

For more information on this role please contact David directly at 087 2994617

At Top Staff Hospitality Recruitment, we are always interested in hearing from hospitality professionals who are looking for the next step in their careers, working in Ireland & UK. If the position you are interested in is not listed above, we would still love to hear from you. We currently have opportunities available for General Manager, Deputy General Manager; Operations Manager; Food and Beverage Manager; Restaurant Manager; Front Office Manager; Front Office Manager; Sales Manager & Director; Sales Executive; Head Chef; Sous Chef; Revenue Manager, HR Manager and much more. We are confident that we will be able to find the next best-fit position in working towards fulfilling your career ambitions.

Dublin, Wicklow, Wexford, Meath, Kildare, Louth, Westmeath, Laois, Offaly, Carlow, Kilkenny, Longford

Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Waterford, Tipperary, Clare

Galway, Mayo, Sligo, Leitrim, Roscommon,

Donegal, Cavan, Monaghan

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Application question(s):

  • What are your Salary Expectations?
  • Where are you based and are you willing to relocate for the right opportunity?
  • Do you have your own transport?

Licence/Certification:

  • Work Visa or Right to Work in Northern Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.

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Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Executive Head Chef - New Ulster 4* Hotel roles across Top Staff Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

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2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

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