At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist in supervising kitchen operations and ensure quality standards are met.
- Company: Hastings Hotels is a family-owned luxury hotel group based in Northern Ireland.
- Benefits: Enjoy free staff meals, 29 days' holiday plus your birthday off, and career progression opportunities.
- Other info: Full-time position with a salary of £30,000 per annum, working 45 hours per week.
- Why this job: Join a talented kitchen team at the exclusive Everglades Hotel under Head Chef Raymond Callaghan.
- Qualifications: Must have NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking and a current Food Hygiene Certificate.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 30000 £ per year.
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.
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.
About The Role
- To assist in the supervision of the kitchen to ensure the Hastings standards of preparation and presentation are maintained.
- To assist in the effective supervision of the kitchen employees, to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen function.
- To promote and contribute to a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
- To ensure quality standards and procedures are fully understood and implemented, and daily checking procedures are fully applied.
- To ensure company policies relating to stock control and stock ordering are implemented and monitored.
- To ensure the junior Kitchen team receive the appropriate training and coaching to provide effective and efficient service in line with Hastings standards.
- To ensure the junior Kitchen team work to Hastings standards, providing feedback to deliver effective and efficient service.
- To maintain effective communication and relationships with other hotel departments and suppliers to maintain an effective operation and ensure guest satisfaction.
- To ensure the security of kitchen and storage areas is maintained.
- To ensure the kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained.
- To ensure a safe environment is maintained in compliance with health, safety, fire, hygiene and security legislation and company policies and procedures.
- One successful candidate can expect to prepare Breakfasts and Desserts. One successful candidate will fulfil Chef de partie duties. Any other duties as required.
About You
- We would love you to have similar previous experience gained within a quality catering establishment.
- Right to Work in the United Kingdom.
- 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.
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. 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.
Company Culture
Our guests remember the small details. 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.
Company Benefits
- Free staff meals
- Cash and credit card tips
- Employee discounts
- 29 days holiday plus your birthday
- Opportunities for career progression and development
- Vacation
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan and/or pension
- Employee development programs
- Competitive salary
- Preferential room 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
Chef de Partie TLNT1_NI in Derry employer: Hastings Hotels Group
Hastings Hotels operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, offering a range of benefits including employee discounts and free meals. The company values quality service and supports career development within its friendly team environment.
