Chef de Partie
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 have an exciting opportunity for a reliable and talented Chef de Partie to join our culinary team within the 5-star Culloden Estate & Spa.
Perched on the hill overlooking Belfast Lough, the Hotel is home to The Lough Bar, Vespers, and Zest Café, with each outlet offering a variety of dining experiences. We are especially proud of Vespers, winner of Good Food Ireland’s Food Lover’s Choice Award 2024, and awarded a prestigious double Rosette from the AA in 2025. The Hotel's outlets source only the finest local and seasonal produce to create an exquisite array of contemporary dishes.
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 candidate can expect to work 45 hours per week excluding breaks, five shifts out of seven including weekends.
We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, credit card tips, 29 days holiday plus your birthday, 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 https://www.hastingshotels.com/careers.html
Hastings Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
About this role
To assist in the running of the kitchen and in the preparation of dishes to the Hastings standards of preparation and presentation, and for the greatest enjoyment of our guests.
To assist in the effective supervision of the kitchen employees, to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen.
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.
Any other duties as required.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Right to Work in the United Kingdom
- Excellent attention to detail
- Good communication skills and ability to work well as part of a team
- NVQ level 2 or the equivalent in Food Preparation & Cooking
- Hold a recognised and current Food Hygiene Certificate
- A professional appearance
- Previous experience at a similar level
Desired criteria
- Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Mathematics
- Previous experience gained within a high-quality establishment, preferably a Hotel
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Menu/Product Knowledge
Exceptional Customer Service Skills
Food Production
Chefing Skills
