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The Marcus, Tapestry Collection by Hilton - Head Chef
About Us
Andras Hotels is Northern Irelands largest hotel group with nine hotels in Belfast, Coleraine and Portrush, two apartment complexes, a Café Bar and a Health Club and Spa. We are rapidly expanding our portfolio and we are dedicated to promoting tourism and hospitality across the country. We develop our people through our Andras Academy, the industry Wellbeing and Development Promise, and we are proud to be signed up to Green Tourism.
What is the job?
As the Head Chef you will lead the kitchen team in curating a diverse menu featuring Pan Asian cuisine alongside local breakfast and other regional dishes. Collaborating closely with the General Manager, you will oversee all aspects of kitchen operations, including menu development, staff training, inventory management, and maintaining high standards of food quality and safety. Your role is pivotal in ensuring exceptional culinary experiences for guests while upholding the reputation of the hotel.
Hours
40 Hours
What We Offer
Discounted Hotel Rates across 000s of hotels worldwide for employees and for family and friends
Health Care Cash Plan
Diamond membership of Kingsbridge Hospital Group
Enhanced Pension Scheme
Enhanced Maternity Pay
Enhanced Paternity Pay
Cycle to work
Recruit a friend scheme
Employee Appreciation and Social Events
Employee of the Month Award
£20 for completion of FLOW training
Increased Annual leave with service
Discount at Bodyscape Employee rate and family and friend rate
Cyrospa discount rate at Bodyscape
Discount at Puregym
Communication and advice on Health and Wellbeing
Andras Academy Training and Development Programmes and progression opportunities within the Andras Hotels Group
Work for globally renowned Hotel Brands
Reward Club Incentive Scheme
Hotel Incentive scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wellbeing App
Perks & Discounts access to perks and discounts on travels, shopping and much more
Apply now Back to jobs Important Information Location: The Marcus, Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 39-41 Main Street, Portrush, Northern Ireland, County Antrim, BT56 8BL Date Posted: 20th January 2026 Closing Date: 17th February 2026 Industry: Hospitality Job Type: Full time Salary: From £40,000.00 Yearly to £50,000.00 Yearly Documents Head
About The Role
Your day to day
People
Manage day-to-day staffing needs, plan and assign work and establish performance and development goals for team members. Provide mentoring, coaching and regular feedback to improve team member performance
Educate and train team members in compliance with local laws and health & safety regulations. Ensure staff are properly trained and have the tools and equipment to carry out job duties safely
Ensure your team are properly trained on systems, security, service and quality standards
Recommend, initiate and manage any HR actions where needed
Financial
Prepare forecasts, reports, and budgets to support effective management decision-making.
Contribute to the annual budgeting process and establish departmental goals.
Document dish costing and sales to monitor financial performance and inform strategic decisions.
Guest Experience
Create menu recipes and train all chefs to have consistent food quality and presentation
During service go out in Restaurant and interact with guest
Solicit guest feedback to enhance satisfaction and promptly address inquiries regarding dishes and kitchen services.
Assist the Food and Beverage Manager and General Manager in event planning to elevate guest experiences.
Responsible Business
Maintain kitchen standards to deliver exceptional guest experiences and stay abreast of industry trends for innovation.
Ensure food and beverage security and minimize waste through diligent stock management.
Uphold hygiene standards and regulatory compliance for kitchen equipment and environment.
Adhere to Company and Hilton Brand sustainability initiatives.
Accountability
Manage kitchen team
Hours or work will include mornings, evenings and weekends
Act as Duty Manager when required
The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.
We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process. Please contact us to discuss this further.
What you will need
Required criteria
Minimum 2 years experience as a sous chef of higher in a hotel
2 years experience as a sous chef or higher in Pan Asian Cuisine
A clear understanding of speaking and understanding English
Proven experience of leading and managing others
Strong IT competency
Desired criteria
2 years experience as a Head chef in Pan Asian Cuisine
Experience in a branded hotel
Experience of a hotel pre-opening
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Andras Hotels
We are a leading property development and hospitality company, established in 1981 and based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We are the city's largest hotel group approaching 1000 bedrooms in the city.
Andras House Ltd is a leading property development and hospitality company based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. Established in 1981, the company has grown into a highly successful multi-million pound organisation with an extensive portfolio of office, hotel and leisure developments.
We are proud to be at the forefront of hospitality in Northern Ireland. With seven hotels we are Belfasts largest hotel group with 1000 bedrooms in the City.
Andras Hotels is proud to be the leading hotel group in Belfast with current awards of Best Hotel in Belfast for Holiday Inn Belfast City Centre, Best Budget Hotel in Ireland for Ibis Belfast City Centre and Best Serviced Apartments for Cordia Serviced Apartments.
Andras Hotels is Northern Irelands largest hotel group and we are proud to have been at the forefront of hospitality for the past 30 years.
We subscribe to the Hospitality Employers Charter, which means we are committed to providing training, development, and support to all of our team members.
We offer a range of staff benefits and opportunities to grow your career in our fast-growing company Our Andras Academy provides training and development for all team members and we are an equal opportunities employer.
Our Benefits
What we offer
Health insurance
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Gym membership or wellness programs
Cycle to work
Referral bonus
Competitive salary
Preferential room rates
Family and friends rates
Long service recognition
Free meals during shifts
Free parking or Discounted parking
Wellbeing Scheme
Work With Charities
Social Opportunities
Employee of the Month
Employee Recognition Scheme
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