Commis Chef in Londonderry

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 a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our talented Kitchen team at the Everglades Hotel.

Under the leadership of our Inspiring Executive Head Chef, Ray 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. Hours vary, but typical shift patterns include 6am to 2pm, 2pm to 10pm and 3pm to 11pm. The rate of pay for this casual position ranges from £9.55ph - £10.75ph depending on age. We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts and opportunities for career progression and development.

About The Role

• To assist other chefs in the kitchen area.
• To provide the highest standards of preparation and presentation for guests needs and to ensure expectations are met.
• To ensure that the kitchen areas are maintained in a clean and tidy manner in accordance with departmental standards.
• To ensure all equipment and materials are used in correct manner and any problems are reported immediately.
• To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
• To maintain the security of stock areas at all times, immediately reporting any breaches.
• To comply with all health, safety, hygiene and licensing policies and procedures.
• To ensure that guest dissatisfactions are dealt with efficiently, reporting them to the Supervisor/Manager on duty.
• Any other duties as required by Management.

About You

• We would love you to have some similar previous experience, but this is not essential as our Kitchen Team will provide you with full training.
• Good communication skills.
• A clean and tidy appearance.
• Must have excellent attention to detail.
• Work well under pressure and be a team player.
• A right to work within the United Kingdom.

Desired Criteria

• Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths.
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate.

Skills Needed

• Exceptional Customer Service Skills.
• 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.

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

• 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 £9.55 - £12.75 per hour.