Sous Chef

Hastings Hotels

Derry/Londonderry

On-site

GBP 32,000 - 39,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Free staff meals

Employee discounts

29 days holiday plus your birthday

Career progression and development

Training and development programs

Employee Recognition Scheme

Job summary

Hastings Hotels is seeking a reliable kitchen professional for its Everglades Hotel in Northern Ireland. You will join a talented team, reporting to the Head Chef, and contribute to maintaining Hastings’ high standards of food quality and presentation.

The role is full time, with a 45-hour week spread over five shifts out of seven, including weekends, with typical shifts 12pm–10pm and a salary of £35,000 per annum.

Qualifications

NVQ Level 2 or equivalent in Food Preparation and Cooking.
Current Food Hygiene Certificate required.
Right to Work in the United Kingdom; sponsorship may be considered.

Responsibilities

Assist Head Chef in managing kitchen operations to Hastings standards.
Oversee planning, preparation, cooking and presentation of food to hotel standards.
Support budget and kitchen expenditure controls.
Ensure compliance with food hygiene laws and 5* hygiene score targets.
Train and develop kitchen staff and maintain equipment and cleanliness.

Skills

Chefing Skills

Bakery Skills

Dessert Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2 in Food Preparation and Cooking

Food Hygiene Certificate

GCSE English and Maths

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 Everglades Hotel

Under the leadership of our Inspiring Head Chef, Raymond Callaghan, 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 are 12pm-10pm

The rate of pay for this full-time position ranges is £35,000.00 per annum. Sponsorship may be considered for suitable candidates.

The company reserves the right to apply enhanced short-listing criteria.

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 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 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’ stantard
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

Required Criteria

A clean and tidy appearance
Must have excellent attention to detail
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
Right to Work in the United Kingdom, Sponsorship may be considered for suitable candidates

Desired Criteria

Educated to GCSE Standard or the equivalent including English and Maths
Experience as a Executive Sous Chef

Skills Needed

Chefing Skills, Bakery Skills, Dessert Skills

About The Company

For more than 60 years, we have built a reputation for placing quality at the heart of everything we do. Our properties boast exceptional interior design and are meticulously maintained, while we source local food and drink to provide our guests with an unparalleled dining experience. At Hastings Hotels, we understand that our guests remember the small details, such an open fire in the front hall, supremely comfortable beds, and fabulous breakfast. That’s why we place a great emphasis on recruitment, induction, and integrating our staff into their department, hotel, and the Group. We believe that the right behaviours and attitudes are more critical than every last qualification, and we can help you attain that. We’re committed to working with you to help develop your career with us, and we promise to do everything we can to support you on that journey.

Company Culture

At Hastings Hotels, we know that great hospitality starts with great people. We have been proud to operate as a business grounded in care, respect, and opportunity, where every team member is valued, supported, and celebrated for who they are and what they contribute. To support your employee journey and your skills development, we provide comprehensive on-the-job training and personalise career development programs, ensuring a fulfilling career with us. This commitment to diversity and inclusion has been recognised by the Equality Commission for Northern Ireland (ECNI), and we are proud to be recognised as one of Northern Ireland’s top employers. From physical and mental wellbeing to learning, inclusion, and personal growth, our people are at the heart of everything we do.

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