Job Ref: FOC2206
Branch: City Hotel Derry
Location: City Hotel Derry, Londonderry
Salary/Benefits: £37,065.00 Per Annum
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Hours per week: 40
Posted date: 01/05/2026
Closing date: 03/06/2026
Who are we?
Situated in a beautiful setting in Derry City with panoramic views of the river Foyle and only steps away from the famous city walls, shops, bars, restaurants. Facilities include 158 bedrooms, extensive conference banqueting facilities for up to 450 guests, a leisure centre with swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and gym, Thompson's on the River Restaurant, Coppin's Bar and secure car parking.
This is an exciting opportunity to work with our renowned Head Chef in working along side in transitioning this beautiful peoperty from The city Hotel Derry Brand to a Double Tree By Hilton with an exciting destination restaurant.
- What is in it for you?
- Employee of the Month / Employee of the Year
- Complementary use of Leisure facilities
- Staff Training
- Service Star Recognition
- Group Scheme Offers
- AXA Insurance Discounts
- Company Group Pension
- Reward Recognition incentives from Head of Department
- Free staff meals while on shift
As Sous Chef you will be working with our established kitchen team to ensure the best service possible is delivered to our guests daily. Our Kitchen Team is the magic behind each delicious dish we serve our guests. They are passionate about all things food and take great pride in each dish they prepare.
Based in the City Hotel Derry you will be part of a team of passionate people who know that being the best doesn’t always mean working around the clock.
What do we need from you?
To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards. Experience working within a branded or hotel kitchen environment at supervisory level is essential.
Situated in a beautiful setting in Derry City with panoramic views of the river Foyle and only steps away from the famous city walls, shops, bars, restaurants. Facilities include 158 bedrooms, extensive conference banqueting facilities for up to 450 guests, a leisure centre with swimming pool, jacuzzi, steam room and gym, Thompson’s on the River Restaurant, Coppin’s Bar and secure car parking.
We have over 190 members of staff at the City Hotel Derry, and with that comes a wide variety of different career and employment opportunities ranging from student placements, to full time/part time permanent positions to holiday or seasonal jobs. Whether you are just starting out in your career or have previous skills and experience, regardless of your background, we want to hear from enthusiastic people with a positive can do attitude who want to ensure our guests enjoy their stay at the City Hotel Derry. It’s our policy to invest in people and as such we are constantly training and developing our staff to help promote within and increase effectiveness. We have numerous different departments in the hotel, with a wealth of exciting employment opportunities in a number of different disciplines. This includes food beverage; sales marketing; reception; administration; maintenance and housekeeping.
