Chef de Partie
Chef de Partie
JOIN A LEGACY OF HOSPITALITY
Welcome to Hastings Hotels, a family-owned business that owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland including 893 bedrooms, 21 quality apartments, 1 luxury lodge, a standalone gastropub, and a luxurious spa.
For more than 60 years, we have built a reputation for placing quality at the heart of everything we do. But it’s not just about the products; it’s our people who bring the Hastings experience to life.
With personalities, attention to detail, and a desire to grow, our staff are at the core of what makes us stand out in a crowded marketplace. If this sounds like you, we welcome you to apply for the position of Chef de Partie at the renowned Stormont Hotel Belfast.
You can expect to work 45 hours per week (excluding breaks), five shifts out of seven including weekends. The successful candidate should therefore have a flexible approach and be able to work on a rota basis.
We place a great emphasis on recruitment, induction, and integrating our staff into their department, hotel, and the wider Group. We believe that the right behaviours and attitudes are more critical than every last qualification – we can help you attain those – and offer an extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
We’re committed to working with you to help develop your career with us, and we promise to do everything we can to support you on that journey.
In addition to a competitive salary, aligned to your experience, Hastings Hotels offer a range of benefits including:
Complimentary meals when on duty.
An exclusive, preferential room rate across our entire portfolio of hotels.
20% Discount on food at our restaurants.
Retail discounts and perks.
Free parking at selected sites.
29 days’ holiday increasing with service, plus your birthday.
Access to an extensive health and wellbeing programme.
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/life-at-hastings/
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
- 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
Skills needed for this job opportunity
Menu/Product Knowledge
Food Production
Chefing Skills
