6 jobs in Alchemy Recruitment Solutions

Established city centre Cafe/Bistro is seeking to recruit an experienced Head Chef to take responsibility for all operational procedures within the establishment's busy restaurant and function suites.

Ideal candidate will have a number of years previous experience in the capacity of Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy restaurant environment

Main Responsibilities:

• To plan menus in order to achieve and maintain the budgeted food cost.
• To purchase or requisition supplies and ensure that these are properly issued, used and accounted for. To carry out food rotation procedures.
• To supervise kitchen staff in the cooking of dishes, giving technical advice and guidance when necessary.
• To ensure that dishes are produced to the required standard of quality before serving.
• To instruct Trainees in food preparation and kitchen operations.
• To assist in the recruitment, training and development of all food production.
• To liaise with suppliers to ensure the supply and delivery of quality goods.
• To carry out stock takes as appropriate.
• To ensure compliance with Statutory and Company regulations with regard to health, safety, hygiene and fire.
• To maintain discipline of staff under your control.
• To promote and maintain good communication with all departments.
• To attend meetings when required.
• To apply the health and safety policy within your departments and ensure that day to day standards are maintained and observed by all staff under your control.

To carry out any other duties that might reasonably be required.

The successful candidate will work an average of 40 - 45 hrs per week (5 out of 7 Days). An excellent remuneration package, company pension and excellent working conditions on offer for successful candidates.

Hours of work - 8am - 6pm

Salary - £36k -£38k

Interested candidates should forward CV in strictest confidence via link below

Skills:
menu planning Management cooking Health & Safety rotas

Benefits:
Paid Holidays Pension Fund Meal Allowance / Canteen Laptop

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Our client, an well known Cafe/Bar & private function establishment based in Belfast city centre is seeking to recruit an asssitant manager to join the management team

This role supports the daily café-bar operations, leading the team to deliver excellent guest experiences, efficient service, and strong financial results. This role acts as second-in-command to the Café Bar Manager, stepping up in their absence.

Key Responsibilities

• Operations management: Oversee opening/closing, floor service, barista/bar operations, stock control, cash handling, and till reconciliation. Maintain cleanliness, ambience, and service flow throughout shifts.
• Team leadership: Train, schedule, brief, and coach staff. Lead by example on the floor, manage breaks, and conduct performance feedback. Support hiring and onboarding.
• Customer experience: Ensure warm, efficient service; handle complaints and special requests professionally; uphold service standards and brand tone.
• Product quality: Monitor drink and food preparation standards, presentation, and portion control; conduct tastings and recipe adherence; manage allergens and labeling compliance.
• Compliance and safety: Enforce health and safety, food hygiene, licensing laws, and age verification. Keep accurate records (HACCP, temperature logs, cleaning schedules, incident reports).
• Inventory and suppliers: Manage ordering, deliveries, stock rotation, waste control, and variance checks; liaise with suppliers and service contractors.
• Sales and profitability: Support menu engineering, promotions, upselling, and events; track KPIs (ATV, covers, labour %, waste, mystery guest scores) and suggest improvements.
• Administration: Prepare rotas within labour budgets; manage daily reports, bookings, and events coordination; support payroll inputs and training records.
• Maintenance: Report and follow up on equipment issues; ensure barista equipment calibration and basic troubleshooting.
• Community and brand: Maintain café appearance and merchandising; support social media content and local partnerships where relevant.

Requirements

• Experience: 12 years in a supervisory role in a café/bar/restaurant; barista and basic bar skills essential.
• Skills: Strong people leadership, guest service, cash management, multitasking, and problem-solving. Confident with POS systems and basic Excel/Sheets.
• Knowledge: Food safety Level 2+ (or willingness to obtain), allergen management, licensing/Challenge 25 (or local equivalent).
• Attributes: Calm under pressure, hands-on, organised, commercially aware, and a team-first mindset. Flexible for early mornings, evenings, weekends, and holidays.

Preferred

• Food Safety Level 3
• Experience with specialty coffee, latte art, cocktails, and small events.
• First aid at work; familiarity with HACCP and digital checklists.

KPIs

• Guest satisfaction and reviews
• Average transaction value and sales growth
• Labour cost percentage and scheduling accuracy
• Waste and stock variance
• Compliance audit scores and training completion

Hours of work - 5 out of 7 days - 10.00am - 8.00pm

Salary - £27k -£28k + Additional benefits

If you feel you would be a suitable candidate for this management position please forward CV in strictest confidence via link below

Skills:
Management Supervision barista food beverages

Benefits:
Paid Holidays Meal Allowance / Canteen Internet Allowance

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Our client, a residential home based in the Newry area, Co Down is seeking a caring, reliable, and enthusiastic Cook to join their warm and welcoming residential care home.

If you have a passion for preparing nutritious, home-cooked meals and enjoy making a positive difference to people's lives, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role
You will be responsible for preparing fresh, balanced meals for our residents while maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene and safety. You'll work closely with the management team to ensure individual dietary requirements, allergies, and personal preferences are always catered for.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and serve nutritious, appetizing meals and snacks.
Plan varied menus that meet residents' nutritional needs.
Cater for special diets, allergies, and cultural preferences.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen.
Ensure compliance with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety regulations.
Monitor food stock, place orders, and minimise waste.
Work within allocated budgets while maintaining quality.

What We're Looking For
Previous experience as a Cook (care home, school, catering, or similar environment preferred).
Knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
Food Hygiene Certificate (Level 2 or above desirable).
Good organisational and time management skills.
A caring, compassionate approach and excellent teamwork.
Reliability and flexibility.

What We Offer
Competitive rate of pay.
Paid annual leave.
Ongoing training and development.
Supportive and friendly working environment.
Free meals whilst on duty.
Opportunity to make a real difference every day.

Hours of work - 7.30am-4.30pm on Sat & Sunday + one day during the week

Apply Today!

If you're passionate about cooking and want to help improve the lives of our residents through delicious, nutritious meals, we'd love to hear from you.
Please forward your CV via link below or contact for further details.

Benefits:
Meal Allowance / Canteen Paid Holidays Parking

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Alchemy Hospitality is a leading provider of specialist hospitality and catering staff to a wide variety of establishments throughout the Province.

We are currently seeking to recruit a number of experienced Chefs (all grades) to join our temporary support team to service the Belfast & Greater Belfast Areas.

All candidates must be qualified to NVQ level 2 or equivalent with previous experience working as part of a team in a busy kitchen/restaurant environment.

Duties will involve food preparation and cooking and ensuring the highest standards of food hygiene maintained at all times.

Variety of shifts available - mornings and evenings. Work the hours that suit you!

IMMEDIATE STARTS AVAILABLE!

Interested candidates should forward their CV through the link below

Skills:
Chef relief chef temp chef food prep food hygiene

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Join Our Team: Head Chef Wanted! - Daytime Hours!

Were searching for a passionate Head Chef who embodies excellence in every dish. This role is not just about managing the kitchen; it's about leading a culinary team to create exceptional dining experiences.

Busy established restaurant in the Castlewellan area of Co Down is seeking an experienced Head Chef to join the current team.

This is an attractive role as it is daytime hours - 7am-4pm (5 out of 7 days)

There is a great team of chefs /FOH staff all ready & waiting for the right person to come and lead.

Ideal candidate will have successfully lead a team as Head or Sous Chef within a busy restaurant environment. The successful candidate must be organised with excellent people skills.

Excellent remuneration package of up to £40k on offer for the right candidate including pension and staff discount on other properties within the group.

If you are interested in this role please forward your CV in the strictest confidence via link below

Skills:
Menu Development Culinary Skills Restaurant kitchen Food hygiene Deli

Benefits:
Meal Allowance / Canteen Laptop Pension Fund Paid Holidays

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