Chef Manager

Mount Charles Group is one of Ireland’s largest privately‑owned soft facilities management, catering and ancillary service providers. As a customer‑focused business that believes people are our greatest asset, we welcome you to join a fun and family‑oriented team.

Chef Manager – Loughview Fold, Holywood

• 28 hours per week
• Week 1: 3 days – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Week 2: 4 days – 9:00 am to 5:30 pm
• Monday‑Friday
• Every other weekend off

• 22 days annual leave
• Company pension scheme
• Employee assistance programme for health & wellbeing
• Financial education and wellbeing advisory service
• Company events

• Prepare and cook all food to an exceptional standard, ensuring HACCP regulations are adhered to
• Pre‑prepare service counters in readiness for service
• Provide the highest level of customer service consistently to all facility users
• Work as part of the team to deliver service on time and to the highest standard
• Complete any administrative tasks requested, including recording food temperatures, updating cleaning schedules, cashing up tills and recording daily sales figures on the system
• Perform book‑keeping procedures in line with company requirements, notably purchasing, cash handling, banking and management of the weekly estimated trading account (ETA)
• Report defective equipment, utensils, surfaces or flooring to the relevant head‑office department
• Ensure opening and closing of all food outlets are carried out in accordance with company procedures

• Previous culinary experience
• Demonstrable knowledge of HACCP
• Previous management experience
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Ability to work successfully as part of a team or independently

• Previous experience working in a contract catering environment
• NVQ Level 2 or 3, or City & Guilds 706 / 1 & 2 or above

Mount Charles Group is an equal‑opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Due to the number of applicants we receive, we only respond to short‑listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview. The successful applicant’s offer is subject to an Access NI (Enhanced) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request.

Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex‑offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for Mount Charles Group.

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Job : RF‑2601‑51

Location: Loughview Fold, Holywood

Quantity of posts available: 1

Salary: £14.27 per hour

Closing date: Fri 20 February 2026