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Inspiro Learning; Antrim and Newtownabbey District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Hastings Hotels is seeking a Commis Chef to join its kitchen team in Northern Ireland. You will assist other chefs, prepare and present meals to high standards, and help maintain clean, well-organised kitchen areas.

Success in this role requires teamwork, attention to detail, and adherence to health and safety policies. The position offers progression opportunities toward Chef De Partie as you gain experience.

Responsibilities

• To assist other chefs in the kitchen area.
• To provide the highest standards of preparation and presentation for guests needs and to ensure expectations are met.
• To ensure that the kitchen areas are maintained in a clean and tidy manner in accordance with departmental standards.
• To ensure all equipment and materials are used in correct manner and any problems are reported immediately.
• To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
• To maintain the security of stock areas at all times, immediately reporting any breaches.
• To comply with all health, safety, hygiene and licensing policies and procedures.
• To ensure that guest dissatisfactions are dealt with efficiently, reporting them to the Supervisor/Manager on duty.
• Any other duties as required by Management.

Job description

Hastings Hotels owns and operates six hotels in Northern Ireland, with over 1,000 bedrooms, a stand‑alone gastro‑pub, and a luxury spa. From city centre buzz to seaside resort, each outlet has a distinctive personality and market positioning. For over 50 years this family owned business has successfully established its identity in the market because we place quality and service at the heart of everything we do. Quality in the design of our properties and their upkeep. Quality in the local sourcing of the food and drink we offer our guests... and quality in our people, people with personality, attention to detail, and a desire to develop their careers with us.

To be responsible for the preparation and presentation of meals for the greatest enjoyment of the guests and maximum profit contribution to the hotel.

Day to day responsibilities include;

• To assist other chefs in the kitchen area.
• To provide the highest standards of preparation and presentation for guests needs and to ensure expectations are met.
• To ensure that the kitchen areas are maintained in a clean and tidy manner in accordance with departmental standards.
• To ensure all equipment and materials are used in correct manner and any problems are reported immediately.
• To work effectively with colleagues to ensure a harmonious working environment where all employees are treated with respect and dignity.
• To maintain the security of stock areas at all times, immediately reporting any breaches.
• To comply with all health, safety, hygiene and licensing policies and procedures.
• To ensure that guest dissatisfactions are dealt with efficiently, reporting them to the Supervisor/Manager on duty.
• Any other duties as required by Management.

Future Prospects

Permanent job role as Commis Chef and progression within the kitchen, potential to become a Chef De Partie.