Sous Chef

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.

The successful candidate can expect to work 45 hours per week (excluding breaks), five shifts out seven including weekends.

Hours vary, but typical shift patterns include, 11am to 11pm, 2pm to 10pm.

The rate of pay for this full-time position is £33,910.00 per annum

We offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development.

About The Role

About the Role

To assist with the management of the Kitchen to ensure the Hastings standards of preparation and presentation are maintained.

• Helping the Head Chef manage the smooth and efficient operation of the Kitchens, ensuring the Hotels reputation for food quality is always maintained.
• Ensuring the planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food is to the standard required by the Hotel and its guests.
• Contributing to the development of the hotels business plan, projects and initiatives in order to develop the hotels business and market position.
• Helping the Head Chef manage the culinary budget and kitchen expenditure.
• Ensuring Company policies relating to stock management and stock ordering are implemented and monitored, taking appropriate action to resolve problems.
• Ensuring the hotel complies with all matters relating to food hygiene regulations, environmental health laws and all other relevant legislation.
• Ensuring the Hotels 5
  * hygiene score is maintained.
• Ensuring the security of the kitchen and storage areas is maintained at all times.
• Ensuring all kitchen employees receive appropriate training, coaching and development to meet the Hastings stantard
• Ensuring Hastings quality standards and procedures are fully understood, implemented and regularly reviewed, and that formal and informal feedback is delivered to ensure continual improvement. E
• Conducting team meetings on a regular basis to communicate standards required, targets and company information.
• Ensuring all kitchen areas, fixtures and equipment are properly maintained and presented to the Hastings standard.
• Working effectively with colleagues across departments to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
• Carrying out any other duties as required.

About You

We would love you to have similar previous experience gained within a quality catering establishment

Required Criteria

• Good communication skills
• A clean and tidy appearance
• Must have excellent attention to detail
• Right to Work in the United Kingdom
• Must have previous experience at a similar level gained within a high quality catering operation
• Must have NVQ level 2 or the equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking and hold a recognised current Food Hygiene Certificate

Desired Criteria

• Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths
• Basic Food Hygiene certificate
• Experience as a Executive Sous Chef

Skills Needed

Chefing Skills, Bakery Skills, Dessert Skills

About The Company

For more than 60 years, we have built a reputation for placing quality at the heart of everything we do. Our properties boast exceptional interior design and are meticulously maintained, while we source local food and drink to provide our guests with an unparalleled dining experience. At Hastings Hotels, we understand that our guests remember the small details, such an open fire in the front hall, supremely comfortable beds, and fabulous breakfast.

Thats why we place a great emphasis on recruitment, induction, and integrating our staff into their department, hotel, and the Group. We believe that the right behaviours and attitudes are more critical than every…