Chef de Partie

Hastings Hotels; Holywood; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Employee discounts

Credit card tips

29 days holiday plus your birthday

Career progression and development

Job summary

Hastings Hotels in Northern Ireland is seeking a reliable Chef de Partie to join our luxury culinary team at Culloden Estate & Spa. You will help run the kitchen and prepare dishes to Hastings standards, delivering exceptional guests experiences.

The role offers 45 hours per week over five shifts, including weekends, with staff meals, discounts, tips, and generous holiday entitlement. We value our people and provide training and opportunities for career progression.

Qualifications

• Assist in running the kitchen and preparing dishes to Hastings standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff to ensure efficient operation.
• Maintain stock levels and place orders in line with Hastings procedures.
• Uphold health, safety, hygiene and security policies.
• Train and coach junior kitchen team members for effective service.

Responsibilities

• Assist in running the kitchen and preparing dishes to Hastings standards.
• Supervise kitchen staff for smooth operation.
• Promote a harmonious team environment with respect and dignity.
• Ensure stock control procedures are followed and deliveries checked.
• Train junior kitchen team to provide efficient Hastings-standard service.
• Maintain communication with other hotel departments and suppliers to ensure guest satisfaction.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team supervision

Stock control

Food hygiene

Communication

Job description

Job Description

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 The 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.