Position Overview & Specifications

Company Profile

General Merchants are one of the top café/ restaurant establishments across Belfast, originally opening in Stranmillis we are now operating in 5 locations across the city. Our Cafes are renowned for our brunches and our Upper Newtownards road venue always has a great atmosphere to accompany our tasty menu.

Job advert

As we continue to grow, we are seeking to hire Chef de Parties to join our team at the East Belfast site

Job title – Chef de Partie

Salary – £11.50 p/h negotiable depending on experience

Who we are looking for

Our ideal candidate should have previous experience at a similar level and have an enthusiastic approach to working within a professional kitchen.

You must be able to work early mornings and weekends, our wage structure is based on hours worked and is paid on a weekly basis

We are extremely busy throughout the week, as we grow and continue to push boundaries in the café culture within Belfast and across NI – you will be joining a fantastic team that you will help lead through innovative menus and ideas.

Main Duties/ Responsibilities

Ensure meals are produced on time, with sufficient quantities/ portions for various areas
Ensure all food is prepared in line with food safety regulations and requirements
Maintain stock levels for all kitchen mise en place
Work with your superior chefs in providing staff feedback & enable staff development
Minimise food wastage through stock rotation and maintain thorough food prep methods
Adhere to all food, health & safety guidelines to prevent food loss
Helping with stock ordering and stock levels of individual sections
Assist team in kitchen cleaning at end of shift

Skills and abilities