Sous Chef

Sous Chef

School: Academy Restaurant - Department of Hospitality, Tourism and Event Management- Ulster University Business School

Campus: Belfast

Salary: £28,778 - £32,097

Closing Date: 28 May 2026

Reference Number: 042446

(Full-time/Permanent)

- ABOUT US -

We are a university with a national and international reputation for excellence, innovation and regional engagement, making a major contribution to the economic, social and cultural development of Northern Ireland.

Our core business activities are teaching and learning, widening access to education, research and innovation and technology and knowledge transfer.

- THE ROLE -

The Academy Sous Chef will work alongside the Academy Head Chef in providing food production services and kitchen operations in the Academy; the Centre for Food, Drink and Culture, through supporting and guiding the kitchen teams and students in consistently delivering quality, variety of food and menus on offer to customers to the agreed standards. The Sous Chef will assist in managing the operations of the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef.

- ABOUT YOU -

• Hold A levels, BTEC HN/C in Professional Cookery, NVQ3, City & Guilds Level 3 or any other qualification relevant to the post.
• Experience as a Junior Sous Chef or Chef de Partie in a food and beverage setting offering a range of high-end dining experiences, including restaurant and banqueting service.
• Experience of high-end kitchen operations, including personnel management, seasonal menu design, food planning and preparation, sanitation, health codes and security, as well as tracking stock levels of food, supplies, equipment and forecasting needs.

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Ulster University holds a Silver Athena SWAN award in recognition of our commitment to advancing Gender equality in higher education. You can read more about what this means on our University website. The University has a range of initiatives to support a family friendly working environment, including flexible working.

The University is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community, particularly from those with disabilities. Appointment will be made on merit.