Chef de Partie

Hastings Hotels is a family owned, luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland.

We value our people. It's our people who provide the excellent experience we offer to all our guests. When we work together we can do amazing things.

We are seeking someone who is reliable and enthusiastic about becoming part of our talented Kitchen team at the exclusive Everglades Hotel.

Under the inspiring leadership of our Head Chef, Raymond Callaghan, you will have the opportunity to work with our friendly team, develop your skills, and enjoy the variety offered by a role in hospitality. Find out more about why our people love working for Hastings Hotels here.

The successful candidates can expect to work 45 hours per week (excluding breaks), five shifts out of seven including weekends. Typical shift patterns include 6am to 4pm, 8am to 6pm and 12pm to 10pm

The salary for this full-time position is £30,000 per annum, paid weekly.

We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, 29 days' holiday plus your birthday off, and opportunities for career progression and development. For further details about our employee benefits click here .

The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.

To find out more about Hastings Hotels and what our company offers please visit

Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

About The Role

To assist in the supervision of the kitchen to ensure the Hastings standards of preparation and presentation are maintained.

1. To assist in the effective supervision of the kitchen employees, to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen function.

2. To promote and contribute to a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.

3. To ensure quality standards and procedures are fully understood and implemented, and daily checking procedures are fully applied.

4. To ensure company policies relating to stock control and stock ordering are implemented and monitored.

5. To ensure the junior Kitchen team receive the appropriate training and coaching to provide effective and efficient service in line with Hastings standards.

6. To ensure the junior Kitchen team work to Hastings standards, providing feedback to deliver effective and efficient service.

7. To maintain effective communication and relationships with other hotel departments and suppliers to maintain an effective operation and ensure guest satisfaction.

8. To ensure the security of kitchen and storage areas is maintained.

9. To ensure the kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained.

10. To ensure a safe environment is maintained in compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene and security legislation and company policies and procedures.

11. One successful candidate can expect to prepare Breakfasts and Desserts.

1. One successful candidate will fulfil Chef de partie duties.

1. Any other duties as required.

About You

We would love you to have similar previous experience gained within a quality catering establishment.

Required Criteria

• Must have previous experience at a similar level gained within a high quality catering operation
• Must have NVQ level 2 or the equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking and hold a recognised current Food Hygiene Certificate
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• A clean and tidy appearance
• Good communication skills
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom, Sponsorship may be considered for suitable candidates

Desired Criteria

• Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths

Skills Needed

Food Production, Chefing Skills, HACCP/Food Safety Management Skills

About The Company

Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, a stand-alone gastro-pub, and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning.

For over 50 years this family owned business has successfully established its identity in the market because we place quality and service at the heart of everything we do. Quality in the design of our properties and their upkeep. Quality in the local sourcing of the food and drink we offer our guests... and quality in our people, people with personality, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their careers with us.

Company Culture

Our guests remember the small details.

The open fire in the lounge. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast... and the interactions they had with our people. It is more important that you have the correct behaviours and attitude than every last qualification... we can help you attain that.

We place great attention on recruitment, induction, and integrating you into your department, your hotel, and the Group. We want you to think about how you want to develop your career with us, and we promise to do what we can to help you on that journey...

Company Benefits

We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, cash and credit card tips, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday, and opportunities for career progression and development.

Vacation, Paid time off, Retirement plan and/or pension, Employee development programs, Employee discounts, Competitive salary, Preferential room rates, Family and friends rates, Discount on meals purchased , Discount on spa treatments or products, Free meals during shifts, Free parking or Discounted parking , Employee Assistance Scheme, Wellbeing Scheme, Employee Recognition Scheme, On the job learning, Access to Health & Wellbeing app, Long service awards, Staff celebration events, Company employee App

Salary

Starting from £30,000.00 per year