Executive Sous Chef

SeeMeHired.com; Belfast City District; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Employee discounts

Service charge shared across team

29 days holiday + birthday

Job summary

Hastings Hotels, a family-owned luxury hotel group in Northern Ireland, seeks an Executive Sous Chef for Grand Central Hotel. You will assist in managing a busy kitchen, ensuring Hastings standards of preparation and presentation are met.

The role engages in budgeting, staff training and cross-department collaboration, with a strong focus on hygiene and service quality. Weekend shifts and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in Food Preparation and Cooking, plus a valid Food Hygiene certificate.
• Previous experience at a similar level in a high-quality catering operation.
• Right to work in the United Kingdom.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Executive Head Chef in managing the kitchen to maintain Hastings standards.
• Oversee planning, preparation, cooking and presentation to hotel standards.
• Develop the hotel's business plan and initiatives to grow the hotel’s market position.
• Help manage the culinary budget and kitchen expenditure.
• Ensure stock control, ordering, and hygiene compliance.
• Maintain 5* hygiene score and secure kitchen storage areas.
• Ensure training and development for kitchen staff.
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate standards and targets.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure a harmonious environment.
• Carry out other duties as required.

Skills

Chefing Skills

Bakery Skills

Dessert Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking

Job description

Executive 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 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

About the company

Welcome to Hastings Hotels, a family owned business that owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, offering a range of accommodation including 893 bedrooms, 21 quality apartments, 1 luxury lodge, a stand alone restaurant, and a luxurious spa. But it’s not just about the products; it’s our people who bring the Hastings experience to life. With personalities, attention to detail, and a desire to grow, our staff are at the core of what makes us stand out in a crowded market place.

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 you’ll need

• Chefing Skills


• Bakery Skills


• Dessert Skills