Executive Sous Chef

Hastings Hotels; Belfast City; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Employee discounts

Cash and card tips

Service charge shared across the team

29 days holiday + birthday

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Hastings Hotels, based in Northern Ireland, invites applications for a full-time Kitchen role at the Grand Central Hotel in Belfast. You will report to the Executive Head Chef, work approx.

45 hours per week over five shifts in seven, with typical 11:00-23:00 and 14:00-22:00 patterns. Salary is £45,000 per annum, with benefits including staff meals, discounts, tips, service charge, and generous holiday entitlement.

Qualifications

• Experience within a quality catering establishment.
• Ability to assist with management of the Kitchen and uphold Hastings standards of preparation and presentation.
• Support in managing culinary budget and kitchen expenditure.
• Ensure food hygiene regulations and 5* hygiene score compliance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the Kitchen to ensure Hastings standards of preparation and presentation are maintained.
• Help the Executive Head Chef manage the smooth and efficient operation of the Kitchens and maintain food quality for guests.
• Contribute to the development of the hotel’s business plan and initiatives to grow the hotel's market position.
• Assist in managing stock and kitchen expenditure and ensure compliance with stock policies.
• Ensure compliance with all relevant food hygiene regulations and environmental health laws.

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 are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic person to become part of our talented Kitchen team at the exclusive Grand Central Hotel

Under the leadership of our Inspiring Executive Head Chef, Damian Tumilty, 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 £45,000 per annum

In addition to a competitive salary, aligned to your experience, Hastings Hotels offer a range of benefits including free staff meals, employee discounts, cash and credit card tips, an excellent service charge shared across the team, 29 days holiday plus your birthday and opportunities for career progression and development.

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

About the Role

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

• Helping the Executive Head Chef manage the smooth and efficient operation of the Kitchens, ensuring the Hotel’s 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 hotel’s business plan, projects and initiatives in order to develop the hotel’s business and market position.


• Helping the Executive 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 Hotel’s 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’ stantand


• 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.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.


• 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