Commis Chef
Killeavy Castle Estate is seeking a Commis Chef for this award winning 4-star Hotel.
Experienced and motivated Commis Chef to join our team. In your role of Commis Chef, you will be responsible for being part of the kitchen and food service team within the Hotel and reporting directly to the Sous and Head Chef. To ensure the constant delivery of the core mission and values of Killeavy Castle Estate.
Role Objective;
Working as part of the kitchen and food service team, the Commis Chef will provide the highest of food service in a customer focused environment. The successful candidate will have a minimum of one year’s chef experience, preferably in the hotel industry. You will possess excellent interpersonal, communication skills and will enjoy building good relationships.
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About the role
Key Duties include;
- To prepare, cook and present all dishes within area of responsibility to the correct menu specification with regard to quality and quantity.
- Helping the sous chef and head chef to develop new dishes and menus
- Ensuring you and your team have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
- Monitoring portion and waste control to maintain profit margins
- Measuring dish ingredients and portion sizes accurately
- Dealing with deliveries and stock rotation
- To assist in the preparation of food according to recipes and cooking standards.
- To ensure that any problems with food quality are identified and dealt with or reported promptly to the appropriate person
- To maintain all storage areas with regard to temperature, ventilation and cleanliness.
- To ensure that all food items are stored under the correct conditions according to food type.
- Flexibility with working hours is essential within this role.
- Reliable, hardworking and have the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen alongside a friendly efficient team.
- Other duties as requested by management.
What you will need
Required criteria
- One year’s chef experience
- Chef qualification
- Self-motivated and have the ability to prioritise work.
- Ability to work on own initiative.
- Have the ability to multi-task in fast-paced environment.
Professional skills you’ll need for this job opportunity
Chefing Skills
Bakery Skills
Larder Skills
Killeavy Castle Estate
Our Estate provides accommodation choices of a 19th century Castle, a 45 guestrooms boutique-style Hotel, a self-catering Gatelodge. An Elemis Spa complete with Thermal areas. Having our own farm onsite allows for our award-winning Restaurant and Bistro Bar to provide a true Farm to Fork experience.
Killeavy Castle Estate is the perfect antidote for those seeking a complete escape from a busy lifestyle. As the centrepiece of 350 acres of mixed farm and woodland in County Armagh’s stunning Slieve Gullion, it’s the ideal place to escape, retreat, relax and unwind. Discover the finest in luxury accommodation in Northern Ireland, located just 10 minutes outside Newry and one hour from both Belfast and Dublin airports. Indulge in a romantic couple’s getaway, luxury spa break or simply take a restful rural retreat immersed in the picturesque beauty of nature and historic wonder. Offering a range of cosy, luxurious accommodation types from a 19th century Castle to a 45-guestroom boutique style Hotel or a quaint self-catering Gatelodge.
We aim to provide an environment for commitment and performance motivated people to flourish with us in achieving our objectives; you, as part of our team, enhance our ability to achieve this. Our vision is to become a leading hotel both in Northern Ireland and internationally with a motto of ‘Get closer to what’s important’. To guide us in fulfilling this vision, we have developed a culture based on respect - for our customers, our community, our staff and our environment. The pillars of this respect-based culture are our core values of integrity, diversity, innovation, excellent customer service and teamwork. Our success depends on each one of us making a full contribution.
Our benefits
We are still a young and developing company. This is a great time to join our team and make your mark in the company as we grow you grow. If you are not quite ready to climb the careers ladder, expand your insight and experience of the industry by working in the various departments of Killeavy Castle Estate. You can challenge yourself in a reception-based role, deliver first-class service with first-class dining in our Restaurant, Kitchen, and Bar, learn the Killeavy standards of perfection in our Accommodation department or get involved in our onsite Working Farm.
Retirement plan and/or pension
Office perks
Employee development programs
Employee discounts
Free parking
Competitive salary
Preferential room rates
Family and friends rates
Discount on spa treatments/products
Discount in gift shop
Free meals during shifts
Free parking/Discounted parking
Commis Chef
Our Estate provides accommodation choices of a 19th century Castle, a 45 guestrooms boutique-style Hotel, a self-catering Gatelodge. An Elemis Spa complete with Thermal areas. Having our own farm onsite allows for our award-winning Restaurant and Bistro Bar to provide a true Farm to Fork experience.