Kitchen Steward
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 exclusive Ballygally Castle
Under the leadership of our Inspiring Head Chef, Kevin Osborne, 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, 7am to 3pm, 3pm to 11pm. with later hours at the weekend. Find out more about why our people love working for Hastings Hotels here.
The rate of pay ranges from £8.00 - £11.50ph depending on age.
We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts and opportunities for career progression and development.
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 https://www.hastingshotels.com/careers.html
Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About the role
To ensure that all Kitchen areas and equipment are cleaned and presented to the Hastings Standard of Cleanliness and Hygiene.
To keep all kitchen areas clean. Typical tasks include washing dishes, pots, pans, loading and unloading the dish washer, emptying, and cleaning bins.
Maintaining the cleanliness of dishwashing areas including walls, fridges, and mopping floors.
To ensure all equipment and materials are used in the correct manner and any problems are reported immediately.
To always maintain the security of stock areas at all times, immediately reporting any breaches and dealing.
To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
To comply with all health, safety and hygiene policies and procedures.
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.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to Work in the United Kingdom
- Good Command of English Language
Desired criteria
- Current food hygiene certificate.
- Previous experience.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Customer Service
Hospitality
Cleaning Skills
Food Production
Hastings Hotels
Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, one stand-alone grill bar/restaurant and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning. Over 50 years this family owned business has successfully earned its identity and in a crowded market place because we place quality at the heart of what 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.
Our guests remember small details. The open fires in the front hall. The supremely comfy beds. The fabulous breakfast... and the interactions they had with our staff. 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. As a result, we are proud to have some of the best staff retention levels in the hospitality industry.
Our 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.