Chef - Smoke BBQ Ltd (Restaurant & Outdoor Catering)
Location: Carryduff, Co. Down
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Competitive, based on experience
Join one of the leading BBQ teams in Northern Ireland.
Smoke BBQ Ltd is an award-winning Texas-style smokehouse based in Carryduff. Alongside our busy restaurant, we deliver high-quality catering at weddings, corporate events, festivals, private functions and large-scale public events throughout Ireland, the UK and, on occasion, the USA.
We're looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking chef who enjoys variety, takes pride in producing great food and wants to be part of a close-knit team that genuinely loves what we do.
No two weeks are the same. One day you could be preparing briskets and ribs in our restaurant, the next serving hundreds of guests from one of our custom-built catering units at a festival or wedding.
The Role
Your duties will include:
- Preparing and cooking food to Smoke BBQ's high standards
- Working across all sections of the kitchen
- Assisting with low and slow BBQ cooking, smokers and live fire cooking (training provided)
- Food preparation for restaurant and outdoor catering events
- Loading and preparing catering vehicles and equipment
- Working at weddings, festivals, corporate events and private functions
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Assisting with stock control and deliveries
- Working efficiently under pressure during busy service
- Supporting teammates wherever required
What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who:
- Has previous chef or professional kitchen experience
- Has a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- Can work well under pressure
- Is reliable and punctual
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Is flexible with working hours, including evenings and weekends
- Takes pride in producing consistently high-quality food
- Is happy to travel for catering events when required
A full UK driving licence would be a significant advantage but is not essential.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay based on experience
- A varied role with no two days the same
- Opportunities to work at exciting festivals, weddings and major events
- Travel opportunities throughout the UK and occasionally internationally
- Ongoing training in authentic Texas BBQ and live fire cooking
- Staff meals on shift
- Company uniform provided
- Opportunities for progression within a growing business
If you're passionate about food, enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and want to be part of one of Ireland's most exciting BBQ businesses, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and tell us why you'd be a great fit for the Smoke BBQ team.
Pay: £13.00-£16.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
