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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 Hotel.
Under the inspiring leadership of our 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. 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. Typical shift patterns are 11am to 7pm and 12pm to 10pm.
We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, credit card tips, 29 days holiday plus your birthday off, 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 The Role
To assist in the supervision of the kitchen to ensure the Hastings standards of preparation and presentation are maintained.
Contribute to the successful running of the kitchen including food preparation, presentation, safety, hygiene, and correct use of utensils and equipment.
To assist in the effective supervision of the kitchen employees, to ensure efficient operation of the kitchen function.
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 by the management team.
About You
We would love you to have previous experience gained within a quality catering establishment.
Skills Needed
Hospitality
About The Company
Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, a 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 by prioritizing quality in design, sourcing, and people. We focus on quality in every aspect of our service and operations.
Company Culture
Our guests remember small details. The open fires, the comfy beds, the fabulous breakfast, and our staff interactions. We value the right behaviors and attitude over qualifications, and we support your career development. Our strong recruitment, induction, and staff retention reflect our commitment to our team.
Desired Criteria
* Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Mathematics
* Previous experience in a hotel or high-quality establishment preferred
Required Criteria
* Right to Work in the UK
* Good communication skills
* Current food hygiene certificate
* NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Food Production & Cooking
* Attention to detail
* Professional appearance
Closing Date: Sunday 4th May, 2025
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