Crowne Plaza - Chef De Partie

SeeMeHired.com; Edenderry; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Healthcare plan

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

Crowne Plaza in Belfast is seeking a Chef De Partie to lead their section and support the Head Chef in delivering high standards of food production and service. You will work in a fast-paced kitchen, ensuring hygiene and safety compliance and supporting a seamless operation across service periods.

The right candidate will have proven experience in a similar role, strong teamwork, and a commitment to maintaining the highest culinary standards in line with our brand.

Qualifications

• Experience in a Chef de Partie or similar role.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation or equivalent.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Managing the day-to-day running of their section.
• Good understanding of HACCP/COSHH.
• General cost and quality control for both incoming and outgoing goods.
• Ensure temperature readings are taken daily and recorded.
• Ensure kitchen equipment is maintained and used correctly.
• Keep cleaning schedules and hygiene checks up to date.
• Ensure food served meets menu specifications.

Skills

Communication

Listening skills

Education

NVQ level 2 in Food Preparation

Tools

HACCP knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Job description

Crowne Plaza - Chef De Partie

About Us

Andras Hotels is Northern Ireland’s largest hotel group with nine hotels in Belfast, Coleraine and Portrush, two apartment complexes, a Café Bar and a Health Club and Spa. We are rapidly expanding our portfolio and we are dedicated to promoting tourism and hospitality across the country. We develop our people through our Andras Academy, the industry Wellbeing and Development Promise, and we are proud to be signed up to Green Tourism.

What is the job?

This is a crucial role within a dynamic and fast paced environment. The Chef De Partie is instrumental in managing the day to day running of their section. Will assist the Head Chef/Executive Chef in ensuring the preparation, food production and food service is carried out to the highest standard and in accordance with food hygiene regulations.

Hours

40

What we offer:

· Discounted Hotel Rates across ‘000’s of hotels worldwide for employees and for family and friends

· Health Care Cash Plan

· Diamond membership of Kingsbridge Hospital Group

· Enhanced Pension Scheme

· Enhanced Maternity Pay

· Enhanced Paternity Pay

· Cycle to work

· Recruit a friend scheme

· Employee Appreciation and Social Events

· Employee of the Month Award

· £20 for completion of FLOW training

· Increased Annual leave with service

· Discount at Bodyscape – Employee rate and family and friend rate

· Cyrospa discount rate at Bodyscape

· Discount at Puregym

· Communication and advice on Health and Wellbeing

· Andras Academy – Training and Development Programmes and progression opportunities within the Andras Hotels Group

· Work for globally renowned Hotel Brands

· Reward Club Incentive Scheme

· Hotel Incentive scheme

· Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) & Wellbeing App

· Perks & Discounts – access to perks and discounts on travels, shopping and much more

About the role

Your day to day

• Managing the general day to day running of their section

• Good understanding of HACCP/COSHH

• General cost and quality control for both incoming and outgoing goods.

• Ensure that temperature readings are taken on a daily basis and taken accurately

• Ensure that all kitchen equipment, fixtures and fittings are in good working order and to ensure that no item of equipment is misused.

• Ensure all cleaning schedules are adhered to and hygiene checked daily.

• Ensure that all food served from their section is the required standard highlighted in the menu specification.

• Carry out company's relations policy and to communicate hotel services to guests.

• Wear clean, suitable uniform.

• Ensure a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming.

• Upkeep of the equal opportunities policy to ensure that there is a neutral working environment.

• Participate in any training and personnel exercises designed to improve standards and performance.

• Work in accordance with standard procedures within each department.

• Keep staff/work areas tidy, safe and report any hazard, accident, loss or damage to management and observe all requirements under Health & Safety at Work act (1989).

How do I deliver this?

We genuinely care about people, and we show this through living out our promise of True Hospitality each and every day. It’s what connects every colleague in all Crowne Plaza hotels.

Crowne Plaza hotel brand delivers True Hospitality in their own way, and at the heart of it all are specific, core service skills.

• True Attitude: being caring, wanting to make a positive difference, and building genuine connections with guests

• True Confidence: having the knowledge and skills to perform your role, and giving guests the confidence that they can trust you, to help and support them during their stay

• True Listening: focusing on what your guest is saying, picking up on body language that is often overlooked, and understanding what the guest wants and needs

• True Responsiveness: is about providing guests with what they need, and doing so in a timely and caring manner

There’s so much more to the job than we can capture here. It’s simply about creating great experiences, doing the right thing and understanding people.

The statements in this job description are intended to represent the key duties and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be ALL responsibilities or qualifications of the job.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and welcome applications from everyone. We are happy to discuss any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process.

About the company

We are a leading property development and hospitality company, established in 1981 and based in Belfast, Northern Ireland. We are the city's largest hotel group approaching 1000 bedrooms in the city.

Required Criteria

• Experience within a Chef de Partie/Chef role
• Excellent communication and listening skills
• NVQ qualification up to and including level 2 in Food Preparation
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment requiring flexible working and a genuine willingness to help guests and colleagues within the hotel
• Understanding of COSHH
• Hygiene Certificate

Desired Criteria

• 5 GCSEs at grade C and above or equivalent qualification
• Experience within the hospitality industry

Skills you'll need